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Ian User

@ianuser

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Detail-oriented English language annotator with a passion for AI.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that allows me to leverage my skills in AI and language processing, with opportunities for growth and collaboration in innovative projects.

I am an experienced English language annotator with over 3 years in AI training projects. My expertise lies in labeling, prompt writing, and quality-checking text and audio data for natural language processing (NLP) systems. I have a strong command of both US and UK English conventions, ensuring semantic accuracy, grammar, and cultural relevance in all my work.

In my current role at TELUS International AI, I annotate English text for various linguistic features and evaluate AI-generated responses for correctness and tone. My freelance experience has also allowed me to develop prompts for generative AI systems, enhancing my skills in editing and localizing content for different English dialects. I am passionate about contributing to ethical and high-quality AI development, and I thrive in collaborative environments where I can utilize my attention to detail and adherence to complex guidelines.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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English Language Annotator

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TELUS International AI / Appen

Mar 2021 - Present (4 years 5 months)

Annotated English text for sentiment, intent, named entities, and other linguistic features. Evaluated AI-generated responses for grammatical correctness, tone, and cultural relevance. Labeled and categorized text datasets for chatbot and search engine models.

Annotating NLP Data Labeling Quality Assurance Jira Labelbox Prodigy Google Docs Excel

English Content Reviewer & Prompt Writer

Freelance

Jan 2020 - Feb 2021 (1 year 1 month)

Developed fictional and instructional prompts for use in generative AI systems. Edited English text for clarity, tone, and user intent alignment. Worked with clients to localize content for different English dialects (US, UK, KE).

Prompt Generation Content Review Localization Generative AI Editing User Intent

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Kenyatta University

Bachelor of Arts, Linguistics & Communication

Graduated in 2019 with a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics & Communication. This program provided a strong foundation in language structure, communication theories, and their practical applications.