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Michael Mwita

@michaelmwita

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Native Swahili linguist specializing in AI language evaluation and localization.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek remote, project-based roles in localization or AI language evaluation where I can apply Swahili<>English expertise, cultural knowledge, and rigorous LQA to improve language quality.

I am a native Swahili linguist with over three years of professional experience in translation, copy-editing, and linguistic quality review across investigator-facing, patient-facing, pharmacy, marketing, help, and UI content.

I have professional-level proficiency in English (US/GB) and deep cultural understanding of East African Swahili, enabling me to produce accurate, culturally appropriate, and guideline-compliant language outputs for global clients.

My experience includes AI language evaluation, localization workflows, CAT tools, terminology management, and adherence to style guides; I routinely evaluate and refine machine-generated Swahili outputs for fluency and contextual relevance.

I excel in remote, fast-paced, project-based environments, collaborating within structured localization processes and maintaining consistency across projects through glossaries, style guides, and issue-tracking systems.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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AI Language Contributor

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Project-Based

Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 1 month)

Evaluated and rewrote AI-generated Swahili outputs for grammar, tone, and cultural correctness, annotated language data per guidelines, and improved fluency while preserving English source meaning.

AI Evaluation Annotations Swahili Data Labeling Naturalization Of Outputs CAT Tools

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Swahili Translator

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Freelance

Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 1 month)

Translated and copy-edited investigator-facing, patient-facing, and pharmacy content from English to Swahili with regulatory sensitivity, ensuring cultural appropriateness and glossary compliance for global clients.

Swahili Copy Editing Localization CAT Tools Regulatory Cultural Adaptation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Kenyatta university

Bachelor of art, Kiswahili and information technology

2019 -

Grade: First class honours

Activities and societies: Member of the Linguistics Club, Specialized Research in Kiswahili Natural Language Processing (NLP).

Completed coursework specialized in Kiswahili linguistics with a focus on digital integration. Developed a capstone project evaluating the accuracy of AI translation tools for Swahili-speaking regions. Actively participated in research regarding the use of AI in language learning, focusing on real-time feedback and adaptive assessments. Skilled in identifying cultural nuances and idiomatic expressions that standard AI models often overlook.