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Jacinta Nyongesa

@jacintanyongesa

Linguist specializing in Kiswahili audio production, transcription, and translation for ASR-ready datasets.

Kenya
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What I'm looking for

I want to continue producing compliant, high-quality Kiswahili audio for ASR and transcription workflows, working with teams that prioritize strict technical and quality guidelines and value clear, professional communication.

I’m a native Kiswahili linguist with over 10 years’ experience in language production, transcription, translation, and audio-based projects. I focus on delivering clear, natural recordings that support call center–style use cases and ASR training quality.

Through project-based work with Sigma AI, I record high-quality Swahili audio for ASR training using scripted prompts. I deliver clean audio files using mobile recording devices while meeting technical specifications, including clear pronunciation, natural pacing, and professional tone.

I also provide freelance transcription and proofreading in Kiswahili and English for global clients through Rev.com and Verbit.ai. This work strengthens my attention to audio quality standards and speech clarity—especially when accuracy is required.

In parallel, I serve as a Part-Time Assistant Lecturer at Kibabii University, teaching communication and language-related courses. I train learners in formal spoken Kiswahili for institutional and service contexts, and I apply my BFSI domain familiarity (banking support, loan/credit inquiries, account opening, and insurance communication) to improve practical relevance.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

KU
Current

Part-Time Assistant Lecturer

Kibabii University

Jan 2019 - Present (7 years 6 months)

Taught communication and language-related courses with an emphasis on professional discourse. Trained learners in formal spoken Kiswahili suitable for institutional and service contexts.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Maseno University logoMU

Maseno University

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Sociology

PhD in Sociology (ongoing) at Maseno University.

University of Nairobi logoUN

University of Nairobi

Master of Arts (MA), Rural Sociology & Community Development

MA in Rural Sociology & Community Development from the University of Nairobi.

University of Nairobi logoUN

University of Nairobi

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Sociology, Language & Communication

BA in Sociology, Language & Communication from the University of Nairobi.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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