Murtaza Manzoor
@murtazamanzoor
AI Data Trainer with expertise in large language models.
What I'm looking for
I am an AI Data Trainer with over 2 years of experience specializing in curating and refining high-quality datasets for training large language models (LLMs) and multimodal AI systems. My proficiency in prompt engineering, task design, and instruction tuning has allowed me to enhance model outputs and maintain annotation consistency on large-scale projects.
In my role as a Senior Associate at Innodata, I focused on optimizing prompts for image- and text-based queries, collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve solution effectiveness. My previous experience as a Data Analyst at North Hires involved conducting deep-dive statistical analyses that led to significant increases in subscriber base and revenue, showcasing my ability to leverage data for impactful decision-making.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Associate - LLM/AI
Innodata
Oct 2024 - Apr 2025 (6 months)
As a Senior Associate, I enhance LLM performance for image- and text-based queries by optimizing prompts, refining outputs, collaborating with cross-functional teams on experiments, managing deliverables, and improving solution effectiveness. I also created QA-style image-based prompts for fine-tuning multimodal large language models (MLLMs) combining visual and textual inputs.
Data Analyst
North Hires
Nov 2022 - Sep 2024 (1 year 10 months)
I conducted deep-dive statistical analyses and built predictive data models to personalize customer experiences, leading to a 32% increase in subscriber base. I also revitalized customer behavior & marketing impact by leveraging quantitative analysis, data mining, & visualization to drive a 13% surge in revenue, utilizing Python & SQL for in-depth insights.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Liverpool John Moores University
Master of Science, Data Science
Pursuing a Master of Science in Data Science with a thesis focused on Explainable AI for X-Ray Imaging-Based Coronavirus Monitoring and Analysis. Coursework included Explainable AI (XAI), Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN), Deep Learning, and Natural Language Processing.
Islamic University Of Science And Technology
Bachelor of Technology, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Studied core concepts in Electronics and Communications Engineering, gaining foundational knowledge in relevant technical disciplines. Completed a comprehensive curriculum preparing for a career in technology.
International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore
Post Graduate Diploma, Data Science
Grade: 3.63/4
Completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Data Science, covering key areas such as Data Analytics, Machine Learning, and Cloud Computing (AWS). Specialized in AWS, SQL, and ETL Pipelines, alongside coursework in Big Data and Data Visualization.
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