Lwando Thwala

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Lwando Thwala

@lwandothwala

Junior AI specialist focused on AI training, evaluation, and data analysis.

What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can train and evaluate AI models, work on NLP and data projects, and grow technical skills in a collaborative, learning-focused environment.

I am a junior AI specialist with hands-on experience training AI systems, evaluating search engines, and contributing to crowd-sourced AI projects. I have worked remotely on transcription, tutoring, search evaluation (UHRS), Appen contributions, and independent AI trainer roles, supporting AI, marketing, research and technology projects.

With a foundation in computer science coursework through Cisco Academy and ongoing IT studies at Whitestone FET College, I bring practical skills in machine learning, NLP, deep learning, data analysis, and AI management. I am driven to improve model performance through careful annotation, evaluation, and training workflows while applying strong problem solving, critical thinking, and writing abilities.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

OU

Current

Junior AI Specialist

Current

Outlier

Mar 2024 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Independent AI trainer helping train AI systems and bot technology to interpret human requests with high accuracy and reduce error rates across SEE and NDA projects.

AI Training Natural Language Processing Machine Learning Data Analysis Deep Learning Research Prompt Engineering Model Evaluation

AP

Current

Contributor

Current

Oct 2023 - Present (2 years 1 month)

Worked on search evaluation (SEE) tasks and confidential AI, marketing and research technology projects to improve model relevance and search quality.

Data Annotation Quality Assurance NLP AI Training UHRS Task Management Remote Collaboration

CL

Search Engine Evaluator

Clickworker

Jun 2023 - Sep 2024 (1 year 3 months)

Evaluated search results via UHRS and related platforms to ensure steady function and relevance of various search engines, improving result accuracy.

UHRS Data Labeling Quality Control Remote Work Research Attention To Detail

CA

Tutor

Nov 2022 - May 2023 (6 months)

Provided online tutoring services and created educational documents for students, supporting language learning and study preparation.

online tutoring Content Creation Communication Lesson planning Customer Service Time Management

RE

Transcriber

Rev.com

Jan 2022 - Aug 2022 (7 months)

Performed remote transcription work for approximately eight months, delivering accurate transcriptions for audio and video content.

Transcription Audio Editing Attention To Detail Time Management Written Communication Remote Collaboration

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

WC

Whitestone FET College

Further Education and Training Certificate, Information Technology / Data Science

2024 -

Currently studying as an IT student pursuing a career in data science at Whitestone FET College.

NS

Nirvana Secondary School

High School Diploma, General Secondary Education

Completed high school at Nirvana Secondary School, graduating in 2021.

CA

Cisco Networking Academy

Professional Coursework, Computer Science / Artificial Intelligence

Completed coursework in computer science and AI essentials through the Cisco Networking Academy.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

Gmail

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