Mezekir Teshome
@mezekirteshome
I build high-quality multilingual AI training data through transcription, evaluation, localization, and data management.
EthiopiaWhat I'm looking for
At Appen, I deliver high-accuracy Amharic transcription, speaker labeling, segmentation, search relevance evaluation, linguistic validation, and safety-focused dataset review for AI training. I maintain 99%+ quality while applying detailed project guidelines to large-scale linguistic data.
I've also managed sensitive psychosocial and public health data at Impact Ethiopia, from qualitative interviews and verbatim transcription through translation, cleaning, and organization. My background in Electrical and Computer Engineering supports my work across data analysis, AI training, localization, and data lifecycle management.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Amharic Transcription & Segmentation (Appen – Jigglypuff Project): Delivered high-accuracy audio transcription, speaker labeling, and segmentation, ensuring strict adherence to formatting, timestamping, and project guidelines for AI training datasets.
Search Relevance Evaluation (UHRS): Performed query-result relevance assessment over a 3-month period, evaluating intent matching, ranking quality,
Worked as Data Control Specialist at Self-Employed.
Data Specialist
Mar 2019 - Present (7 years 6 months)
Worked as Data Specialist at Impact Ethiopia Psychological Services and Public Health Consultancy.
Data Management Analyst
Jan 2019 - Present (7 years 8 months)
Transcription Integrity: Managed verbatim transcription and translation of KII (Key Informant Interviews) and FGD (Focus Group Discussions), specializing in sensitive psychosocial and public health data.
Data Lifecycle Management: Oversaw the full data path from field collection and qualitative interviewing to rigorous data cleaning and organization.
Worked as Business Consultant at Ace solutions.
Worked as Technician at ambassel trading.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Addis Ababa University
Bachelor of Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Addis Ababa University
Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Electrical and Computer Engineering
2012 - 2016
Addis Ababa University
Bachelor of Applied Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering
2012 - 2016
Pursued a Bachelor of Applied Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering, gaining a strong foundation in engineering principles and computer systems.
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Software and tools used professionally
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Location
EthiopiaAuthorized to work in
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