Remote contract work in AI evaluation and SME programs: rubric-based grading, preference ranking (RLHF), document review, annotation, written rationales. I do this for Mercor, Handshake AI, AfterQuery, Turing and micro1, after 19 years running government, nonprofit and higher-ed organizations. 1099, 30-35 h/week, US Eastern. Bilingual PT-BR/EN.
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Paulo Capparelli Jr
@paulocapparellijr
I evaluate AI outputs and build high-performing service operations across government, nonprofit, and education.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I evaluate AI-generated work for AfterQuery, Handshake AI, and Mercor, using structured rubrics, preference ranking, annotation, bilingual Portuguese-English review, and evidence-based written rationales.
I've also led large-scale public, nonprofit, and education operations: directing 3,000 staff across 85 government service centers, growing a pool services company's revenue from $700K to $3M, and leading an international nonprofit network serving 262,000+ members.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
HA
Current
Independent Contractor, AI Training and Evaluation
Handshake AI
Aug 2026 - Present (1 month)
Annotated and rated audio, visual, and text tasks scored against client rubrics. Conducted Portuguese-English bilingual review under time-tracked, quality-gated conditions.
AF
Current
Independent Contractor, AI Training and Evaluation
AfterQuery
Aug 2026 - Present (1 month)
Project-based evaluation against written guidelines, including prompt rewriting, response evaluation, and research aid. Annotated and rated audio, visual, and text tasks against client rubrics.
TI
Current
President
The Vine International
Aug 2011 - Present (15 years 1 month)
Leads an international nonprofit network spanning 40+ countries, 1,000+ communities, and 262,000+ members. Accountable for governance, multi-country program design, and leadership development.
Evaluated AI-generated work products against structured quality rubrics and produced written assessments in English. Applied forced-ranking methodology and wrote evidence-based rationales.
SV
Biblical Studies Instructor
Seminario Teologico da Videira
Jan 2018 - Dec 2025 (7 years 11 months)
Designed and taught postsecondary curriculum in theology and hermeneutics. Delivered structured written feedback on student work.
SV
President and Academic Administrator
Seminario Teologico da Videira
Jan 2018 - Dec 2025 (7 years 11 months)
Presided over the seminary for five years with ownership of the academic program, graduating 1,000+ students. Built written grading rubrics and designed postsecondary curriculum in theology and hermeneutics.
PC
Business Consultant
Pool Services Company
Jan 2021 - Dec 2023 (2 years 11 months)
Grew annual revenue from $700K to $3M in two years, a 4x increase. Growth driven by digital marketing, route optimization, divesting low-margin routes, and upsell.
HG
Ombudsman, Public Health System (SUS)
Health Department, Government of Goiás
Mar 2015 - Mar 2016 (1 year)
Ran citizen complaint intake and resolution for the state health system. Synthesized user feedback into service-improvement recommendations.
GG
Career Civil Servant
Government of Goiás
Feb 2007 - Jan 2016 (8 years 11 months)
Nine years across public administration, including procurement processes, service delivery, and program oversight.
VG
Unit Implementation Manager
Vapt Vupt, Goias State Government
Feb 2012 - Feb 2015 (3 years)
Directed 3,000 staff across 85 service centers serving ~1 million citizens per month at 99% average satisfaction. Led virtualization of the program and cut payroll from ~80% to ~50% of budget.
VG
Head of Service-Unit Management / Program Manager
Vapt Vupt, Goias State Government
Feb 2012 - Feb 2015 (3 years)
Directed 3,000 staff across 85 service centers serving ~1 million citizens per month at 99% average satisfaction. Led virtualization of the program and cut payroll from ~80% to ~50% of budget.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UC
UniCambury / Faculdade Cambury
Bachelor of Business Administration, Executive Business Management
2004 - 2007
Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Business Management, completed in 2007.
UO
Universidade Salgado de Oliveira
Information Technology Systems
1999 - 2004
Studied Information Technology Systems, completing the program in 2004.
TM
The Vine Associated Ministries
Theological Formation, Theology
Completed theological formation through The Vine Associated Ministries.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Looking for a job
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
60k-130k USD
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