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Moses Ombati

@mosesombati

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Swahili linguist and AI language trainer specializing in localization and model evaluation.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can apply Swahili linguistic expertise to improve AI language models and localization, with collaborative, impact-focused teams that value data-driven evaluation and cultural nuance.

I am a Swahili linguist and AI language trainer with deep expertise in grammar, syntax, morphology, semantics, and cultural pragmatics. I have translated and localized educational, technical, and creative content, delivered tailored tutoring, and conducted linguistic analyses to ensure accuracy, tone, and regional relevance.

As a contract AI language model evaluator and freelance translator, I test models in Swahili and English, identify reproducible errors, document failure modes, and recommend data-driven improvements and evaluation rubrics for low-resource languages. I am committed to advancing AI that democratizes knowledge for Swahili speakers globally.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

AI Language Model Evaluator

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Contract

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 8 months)

Tested and evaluated AI chat models in Swahili and English, identified linguistic inaccuracies and cultural misrepresentations, and documented reproducible errors to inform dataset and model improvements. Supported development of evaluation rubrics for low-resource languages.

Model Evaluation Data Annotation Prompt Engineering Documentation Low Resource Language Evaluation

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Freelance Linguist

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Self-employed

Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 8 months)

Provide Swahili↔English translation and localization for educational, technical, and creative projects, ensuring cultural relevance and linguistic accuracy across dialects. Conduct grammar reviews, linguistic analysis, and editing to improve clarity and tone for target audiences.

Swahili Grammar Translation Localization Linguistic Analysis Editing Cultural Adaptation Quality Assurance

Swahili Language Tutor

Private Tutoring

Jan 2018 - Dec 2022 (4 years 11 months)

Delivered customized Kiswahili lessons covering grammar, phonetics, morphology, and cultural context, and supported exam preparation, translations, and academic writing for students and professionals.

Curriculum Design Lesson planning Phonetics Morphology Exam Preparation Cross Cultural Communication

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Nairobi

Bachelor of Arts, Kiswahili & Linguistics

Activities and societies: Tutoring, translation and localization projects, linguistic research and publications

Bachelor of Arts in Kiswahili and Linguistics completed at the University of Nairobi with coursework covering Swahili grammar, phonetics, morphology, syntax, semantics, and translation.