Kelvin Ngugi
@kelvinngugi
Highly accomplished PhD in Linguistics specializing in language services.
What I'm looking for
I am a highly accomplished PhD candidate in Linguistics with over 8 years of professional experience in language services, specializing in Spanish and English. My expertise lies in enhancing generative AI models through meticulous ranking of responses, writing creative content, and assessing factual accuracy. I am committed to ensuring high-quality and culturally nuanced outputs in every project I undertake.
Throughout my career, I have successfully led large-scale localization projects, conducted comprehensive linguistic quality assurance reviews, and contributed to content creation for multinational clients. My background includes freelance translation and writing, where I have demonstrated strong narrative abilities and consistently exceeded client expectations. I am proficient in various linguistic software and CAT tools, which enhance my efficiency and maintain consistency across projects.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Localization Linguist
Global Language Solutions Provider
Sep 2020 - Present (4 years 11 months)
Led and managed large-scale localization projects, ensuring high-quality linguistic and cultural adaptation of diverse content into Spanish and English for multinational clients. Conducted comprehensive linguistic quality assurance (LQA) reviews and validation of translated and localized content, providing detailed feedback to ensure adherence to style guides, terminology, and client-specific requ
Freelance Translator & Writer
Self-Employed
Jun 2016 - Aug 2020 (4 years 2 months)
Provided high-quality translation, transcreation, and professional writing services for diverse clients in sectors such as IT, legal, and creative industries, with a primary focus on Spanish and English. Managed multiple projects simultaneously, consistently meeting tight deadlines and exceeding client expectations for accuracy and quality.
Linguistic Data Annotator
AI Research Company
Mar 2018 - Feb 2019 (11 months)
Performed large-scale linguistic annotation and labeling of diverse datasets in Spanish for the training of Natural Language Processing (NLP) models. Assessed the factual accuracy and linguistic quality of AI-generated text, providing detailed corrections and feedback.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Texas at Austin
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Linguistics
2020 - 2024
Activities and societies: Relevant Coursework: Advanced Semantics, Pragmatics, Machine Learning for NLP, Translation Theory, Technical Writing, Creative Writing Workshop.
Specialized in Computational Linguistics and Applied Linguistics. Dissertation focused on the role of contextual cues in cross-lingual semantic transfer for machine translation. Key research areas included Natural Language Processing, Machine Translation Evaluation, Corpus Linguistics, Psycholinguistics, and Language Acquisition.
University of Houston
Master of Arts (M.A.), Applied Linguistics
2018 - 2020
Focused on Second Language Acquisition and Translation Studies. This program provided a strong foundation in linguistic theory and its practical applications.
University of Texas at Dallas
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Spanish Language and Literature
2014 - 2018
Grade: Magna Cum Laude
Activities and societies: Minor: Creative Writing
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Language and Literature with a minor in Creative Writing. Graduated Magna Cum Laude, demonstrating strong academic performance in language studies and creative expression.
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