James Ngure ndirangu
@jamesngurendirangu
Generative AI specialist with linguistics background and strong annotation skills.
What I'm looking for
I am a Generative AI specialist and linguist with a BA in Linguistics from Kenyatta University, combining hands-on experience training and evaluating LLMs with strong language skills in Swahili and English. I have a proven record delivering high-quality training datasets, refining model responses, and improving search relevance across remote and global teams.
I bring practical experience from freelance and corporate roles—prototyping ML applications, integrating models into production, and exceeding KPIs—alongside prior teaching and research roles that sharpened my editing, annotation, and qualitative analysis abilities.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Generative AI Specialist
Freelance
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Train, evaluate, and refine generative models and annotations to improve clarity and alignment; collaborate with global teams to ensure data quality and performance.
Prototyped and tested ML applications, tuned systems for performance, and integrated trained models into production to improve model reliability and throughput.
Generative AI Specialist
Tech Innovators Inc.
Jan 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 11 months)
Built and reviewed training datasets for language models, exceeded KPIs, and contributed to AI training guidelines to raise model accuracy and alignment.
Content Writer
Onecrowd Writers
Aug 2021 - Mar 2023 (1 year 7 months)
Produced engaging, error-free content and marketing copy and performed editing and proofreading to ensure consistent quality and brand voice.
Search Relevance Evaluator
Oneforma
Jan 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 11 months)
Evaluated search results for accuracy, intent alignment, and relevance to improve search quality and user satisfaction.
Data Annotator
Samasource
Jan 2020 - Dec 2021 (1 year 11 months)
Labelled and annotated datasets for AI/ML projects, ensuring high-quality labeled data to support model training and validation.
Qualitative Researcher
Kantar TNS-Kenya
Jan 2021 - May 2021 (4 months)
Conducted customer qualitative research, synthesized insights, and resolved account concerns to inform client strategies and reporting.
English Teacher
Limuru Girls High School
Jan 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 11 months)
Taught English language and literature, supported students in grammar, writing, and communication, and improved classroom performance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Kenyatta University
Bachelor of Arts, Linguistics
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics at Kenyatta University, graduating in 2018 with studies in language structure, sociolinguistics, and applied linguistics.
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