Moses Ombati
@mosesombati
Swahili linguist and AI language trainer specializing in localization and model evaluation.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
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
AI Language Model Evaluator
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.
Freelance Linguist
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 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.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UNUniversity 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.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
KenyaAuthorized to work in
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