Nehemiah Getubo
@nehemiahgetubo
Experienced Kiswahili writer and AI data annotation specialist.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am an experienced Kiswahili writer and linguist with over eight years crafting engaging content, translating between English and Kiswahili, and improving AI language models through careful annotation and evaluation.
I have delivered high-quality translations, short stories, technical documents, and culturally accurate localized content while collaborating on AI training projects to label, rank, and refine model outputs.
Detail-oriented and creative, I combine strong linguistic instincts with proficiency in AI training tools to provide actionable feedback that improves model accuracy and supports better user experiences.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Content Moderator & Translator
Freelance
Jan 2017 - Present (8 years 8 months)
Translated and localized materials between English and Kiswahili, created engaging Kiswahili short stories and technical content, and evaluated AI-generated Kiswahili responses to improve model accuracy.
Customer Support Representative
Teleperformance
Jan 2022 - Dec 2024 (2 years 11 months)
Managed customer queries via email and chat in Kiswahili and English, resolved concerns efficiently, and maintained high service standards across remote support channels.
AI Data Annotation Specialist
SamaSource Kenya Ltd
Jan 2015 - Dec 2023 (8 years 11 months)
Collaborated on AI training projects by labeling, annotating, and ranking Kiswahili and English data, and delivered targeted feedback to improve language model performance and cultural appropriateness.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
SUSt. Paul's University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from St. Paul's University, completed in 2016.
Availability
Location
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