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GODWIN BARASA

@godwinbarasa

Language and data specialist improving Swahili transcription and AI dataset quality through precise annotation and audio review.

Kenya
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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for full-time or part-time remote transcription and annotation work—especially long-term projects—where I can apply strict annotation guidelines, high-precision audio review, and dataset quality assurance to improve AI speech-to-text performance.

I’m a detail-oriented Language and Data Specialist focused on Swahili transcription, linguistic analysis, and AI data annotation. I review audio datasets, correct machine-generated transcripts, and help improve speech-to-text accuracy for AI systems.

In remote work, I maintain high precision while following strict annotation guidelines. I’m experienced in sentence restructuring for clarity and natural flow, handling dialectal variations, and ensuring consistency between audio and text outputs.

My background includes rigorous dataset evaluation and validation—checking grammar, spelling, contextual errors, and speech recognition quality. I also perform dataset formatting and consistency checks, including pairwise comparison of transcription results and feedback that supports ML training improvements.

Across roles including AI Data Annotator, Data Quality Analyst, and Content Moderator, I prioritize reliability, accuracy, and productivity under tight deadlines. I’m available for full-time or part-time remote transcription and annotation work, including long-term projects.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

AI Data Annotator

CloudFactory

Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 5 months)

Reviewed and corrected multilingual transcription datasets for AI training, annotating and validating text/audio outputs against strict linguistic and annotation guidelines. Conducted quality checks on machine-generated transcripts to improve dataset reliability in a remote environment.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Nairobi logoUN

University of Nairobi

Bachelor of Arts, Linguistics & Communication

2016 - 2020

Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics & Communication at the University of Nairobi from 2016 to 2020.

Daystar University logoDU

Daystar University

Diploma, Information Technology

2014 - 2016

Diploma in Information Technology at Daystar University from 2014 to 2016.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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