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Khare Sayali

@kharesayali

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Linguist with 6+ years of experience in NLP and lexicography.

India

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters innovation in linguistics and NLP, offering opportunities for collaboration and growth.

I am a linguist with over six years of experience at the intersection of Sanskrit, linguistics, and natural language processing (NLP). My journey has been marked by a commitment to advancing the understanding of language through innovative research and practical applications. Currently pursuing a PhD at IIT Bombay, I focus on semantics and socio-linguistics, specifically disambiguating Sanskrit homonyms through contextual factors.

Throughout my career, I have honed my skills in lexicography, content development, and digital humanities. My role as a Sanskrit Content Writer at Resanskrit Publications LLP has allowed me to publish numerous articles and create engaging content for social media platforms. Additionally, my experience as a Project Research Assistant at IIT Bombay has involved collaborating with NLP scientists on various projects, including automated question and answer systems and visual data annotation for large language models.

My academic background includes a Master's degree in Linguistics from the University of Mumbai and a Bachelor's degree in Sanskrit. I am passionate about bridging the gap between traditional linguistics and modern technology, and I am eager to contribute my expertise to projects that explore the depths of language and its applications in the digital age.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Sanskrit Content Writer

Current

Resanskrit Publications LLP

Jun 2024 - Present (1 year 1 month)

Authored and proofread Sanskrit content, including articles, reel scripts, and video scripts, resulting in over 5 published articles and 20 created reels. Managed content planning, curation, and research for social media platforms, alongside translating content from Sanskrit to Hindi and English for wider audience reach.

Sanskrit Content Writing Proofreading Translation Digital Humanities Content Research

Project Research Assistant

IIT Bombay

Apr 2017 - Present (8 years 3 months)

Collected lexical data, including word collection, glossary creation, and grammatical feature assignment for the Shabdamitra project. Collaborated with NLP scientists and illustrators for website testing and assisted in field tests across approximately 10 schools in Maharashtra.

NLP Collaboration Field Testing

Transcreation Manager

VMC Anuvaad LLP

Jan 2017 - Present (8 years 6 months)

Managed translation projects for various clients, including Strepsils, Dove, and Nail Lounge. Conducted English to Marathi translations and cultural reviews, while also coordinating with voice-over artists.

Cultural Review Voice Over Coordination Localization Project Coordination

Language Lead

Lionbridge Technologies

Jul 2015 - Present (10 years)

Ensured quality assurance and managed language arbitration for diverse projects, including those for Google India, Dell, and Philips. Maintained comprehensive style guides and prepared localization kits to streamline project workflows.

Quality Assurance Language Arbitration Localization Style Guide Management Project Coordination Linguistic Review Vendor Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

IIT BOMBAY

PhD, Sanskrit

Grade: 8.75/10.00

Focused on Semantics & Socio-linguistics, with a thesis topic on disambiguating Sanskrit homonyms through contextual factors in Bhartṛhari’s Vākyapadīya. Achieved a GPA of 8.75/10.00.