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Kelvin Wambua

@kelvinwambua2

AI data specialist focusing on high-quality multilingual annotation and alignment.

Kenya
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What I'm looking for

I seek roles contributing to multilingual AI dataset creation and alignment, emphasizing rigorous QA, clear workflows, and cross-cultural sensitivity in collaborative research environments.

I am an AI data specialist with a strong foundation in linguistics and over four years designing workflows, evaluation rubrics, and multilingual datasets for AI research and alignment. I focus on improving model performance, safety, and cultural relevance through structured, repeatable processes.

My hands-on experience includes producing high-accuracy annotations across text, image, and audio modalities, localizing Swahili datasets, and collaborating with global research teams to deliver datasets with 98%+ accuracy. I have a proven record of creating QA rubrics and documentation that scale across projects.

I hold a BA in Linguistics (First Class Honors) and have been recognized as a top contributor in multilingual AI training initiatives; I bring meticulous attention to detail, strong cross-cultural competence (Swahili–English), and practical expertise with tools like Label Studio, CVAT, Prodigy, and the Forte Platform.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

FR

Swahili Localization Expert

Freelance

Jun 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 6 months)

Localized 200+ datasets and evaluated 5,000+ Swahili responses using detailed rubrics to ensure cultural nuance and improve multilingual AI safety and alignment.

RE

AI Data Annotation Specialist

Jan 2021 - Dec 2023 (2 years 11 months)

Performed 1,500+ bounding box, segmentation, and classification annotations at 98%+ accuracy and developed structured workflows and evaluation rubrics to standardize annotation processes and improve dataset quality.

IX

Data Annotator

Ison Xperiences

Jan 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 11 months)

Annotated and reviewed 150+ multilingual sessions with >98% accuracy, designed moderation workflows, and collaborated with QA teams to refine annotation quality standards.

SP

Customer Service Executive

Sun King Process

Jan 2020 - Dec 2021 (1 year 11 months)

Managed 100+ weekly client interactions with 99% CRM documentation accuracy and created workflow documentation for escalation handling to improve service outcomes.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Nairobi logoUN

University of Nairobi

Bachelor of Arts, Linguistics

Grade: First Class Honors

Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics with First Class Honors, focusing on linguistic analysis and multilingual evaluation for AI datasets.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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