Lucy Blyden
@lucyblyden
Detail-driven AI content rater and language editor specializing in annotation and quality assurance.
What I'm looking for
I am an analytical AI content rater and language editor with hands-on experience in data collection, annotation, and evaluation across text, image, audio, and video modalities. I have supported large-scale machine learning pipelines through rigorous quality assurance, pairwise comparisons, and consistent data validation while collaborating remotely with cross-functional teams.
My background includes roles at Telus International, Nation Media Group, and the FAO where I improved labeling consistency, managed secure data workflows, and prepared datasets for model training. I bring native English proficiency, practical tool experience (Excel, Google Sheets, Label Studio, Figure Eight, AWS SageMaker Ground), and a strong commitment to accurate, culturally aware language work.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
AI Content Rater
Telus International
Feb 2024 - May 2025 (1 year 3 months)
Performed text and visual data annotation and pairwise evaluations to improve AI/NLP model outputs, ensuring high dataset quality and providing feedback to enhance labeling consistency.
English-Swahili Editor
Nation Media Group
Jun 2020 - Dec 2023 (3 years 6 months)
Evaluated and corrected linguistic datasets for AI training, ensured localisation and editorial compliance, and prepared and validated data for machine learning pipelines to ensure accuracy and consistency.
Content Moderator
Food and Agriculture Organization
Sep 2013 - Apr 2020 (6 years 7 months)
Monitored and reviewed user-generated content, tagged and categorized multimedia for ML training, and supported media/communication efforts for community and agricultural campaigns with attention to policy compliance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Hertfordshire
Master of Science, Communications and Business
Pursuing a Master of Science in Communications and Business with expected completion in 2026.
University of Nairobi
Bachelor's Degree, Information Technology
Completed a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology in 2012.
Kenya Institute of Management
Diploma, Business Information Technology
Completed a Diploma in Business Information Technology in 2010.
Oxford College of Marketing
CIM Level 4 Certificate in Professional Digital Marketing, Digital Marketing
Completed the CIM Level 4 Certificate in Professional Digital Marketing via a 9-month online course.
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