Kelvin Wambua
@kelvinwambua2
AI data specialist focusing on high-quality multilingual annotation and alignment.
What I'm looking for
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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Software and tools used professionally
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