I am seeking a remote or hybrid position where I can contribute my Swahili language expertise to support the development of AI technologies. I’m particularly interested in roles involving data annotation, transcription, and language evaluation. I value clear communication, collaborative teams, and projects that promote linguistic diversity and inclusion in technology.
Joselyne Asiaba
@joselyneasiaba
Swahili data annotator skilled in transcription, annotation, and AI language training tasks.
What I'm looking for
I am a Swahili data annotator and transcriptionist with a strong foundation in language technology and a growing career in AI dataset development. With hands-on experience at companies like Sigma AI, Andela AI Labs, and Go Transcript, I’ve worked on a range of projects involving Swahili text and audio annotation, transcription, and editing machine-generated outputs for clarity, grammar, and contextual accuracy.
My academic background in Information Technology from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology equips me with the technical skills to navigate modern annotation platforms and collaborate effectively with global teams. I have consistently delivered high-quality linguistic data, followed strict project guidelines, and contributed valuable cultural insights to enhance AI training processes.
Beyond work, I am passionate about the intersection of African languages and artificial intelligence. I enjoy projects that promote the inclusion of underrepresented languages like Swahili in global tech systems. I am detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and always eager to learn new annotation tools or linguistic frameworks.
My career goal is to support organizations building multilingual AI tools that are inclusive, accurate, and culturally aware. I am especially interested in opportunities that combine language, technology, and social impact.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Remote Kiswahili Transcriptionist
GO TRANSCRIPT
Apr 2025 - Present (3 months)
Listened to audios in Kiswahili and transcribed them accordingly. Typed accurate transcriptions and proofread them.
Remote Swahili Language Specialist
SIGMA AI
Mar 2024 - Apr 2025 (1 year 1 month)
Annotated Swahili-language datasets, ensuring linguistic accuracy and cultural relevance for AI model training. Reviewed and edited machine-generated Swahili content, correcting grammar, clarity, and contextual errors to meet quality standards.
Transcription & Annotation Assistant
ANDELA AI LABS
May 2022 - Jan 2023 (8 months)
Transcribed and annotated audio for voice recognition data sets. Applied linguistic rules and project specific tags with high precision.
Education
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Jomo kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Bachelor of Science, Information Technology
2019 - 2022
Studied core concepts of information technology, including software development, database management, and network administration. Gained practical skills in IT infrastructure and system analysis.
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