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Jonathan Okoko

@jonathanokoko

Detail-oriented AI Trainer and Data Annotation Specialist helping fine-tune LLMs with accurate, bilingual data.

Kenya
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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for remote, freelance, part-time, or full-time AI training and data annotation roles where I can follow detailed guidelines, maintain accuracy and quality benchmarks, and contribute bilingual English–Swahili and Luo data to improve model performance.

I’m an AI Trainer and Data Annotation Specialist with hands-on experience labeling, evaluating, and reviewing data for machine learning and large language model projects. I bring strong written English, precise task-following, and clear judgment to annotation, ranking, and content-review work.

From 2025 to present, I’ve completed structured data-labeling and annotation tasks across text, audio, and image datasets using detailed client guidelines and quality standards. I review and rate AI-generated responses for accuracy, relevance, tone, and safety, supporting preference-based training (RLHF-style tasks) through side-by-side comparison and ranking.

I also transcribe and validate audio/video content for training datasets, ensuring accurate timing, spelling, and speaker attribution. As a native-level Swahili and Luo speaker with strong English proficiency, I contribute to English–Swahili and Swahili–English dataset work to improve language-model accuracy for East African languages.

I stay consistent and accurate across high volumes by carefully following evolving annotation rubrics and style guides. I provide written rationale and feedback notes on flagged or ambiguous cases, and I’m comfortable working independently against detailed instructions to meet quality benchmarks and deadlines.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

AI Trainer & Data Annotator

Remote Annotation Platforms

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Completed structured data-labeling and AI evaluation tasks across text, audio, and image datasets in line with detailed guidelines. Reviewed and ranked model responses, transcribed and validated media, and supported bilingual English–Swahili and Swahili–English dataset work.

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Current

Freelance Writer & Language Reviewer

Self-Employed

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Provided English and Swahili writing, editing, and proofreading services with a focus on grammar, tone, and clarity. Delivered text-quality improvements that translate directly to language data annotation and review tasks.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology logoJT

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

Bachelor's Degree in Corporate Communication and Management, Corporate Communication and Management

Grade: Second Class Upper Division

Earned a Bachelor's Degree in Corporate Communication and Management at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, graduating with a Second Class Upper Division.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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