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Phillip Otieno

@phillipotieno

Detail-oriented AI Data Trainer and Transcriptionist with multilingual skills.

Kenya
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What I'm looking for

I seek a role in a forward-thinking organization that values innovation in AI and data services, offering opportunities for growth and collaboration.

As an AI Data Trainer and Annotation Subject Matter Expert, I bring a wealth of experience in evaluating and fine-tuning large language models, particularly in Kiswahili and English. My hands-on experience includes assessing AI-generated responses for grammatical accuracy, cultural relevance, and factual completeness. I am committed to delivering structured linguistic feedback that enhances AI performance and ensures high-quality outputs.

In my previous roles, I have demonstrated my ability to manage and organize data annotation projects, contributing to machine learning pipelines with precision. My background in legal transcription has equipped me with the skills to maintain confidentiality and adhere to strict formatting guidelines while ensuring accuracy and completeness in all documentation. I thrive in fast-paced environments and consistently meet deadlines, which has earned me recognition for my attention to detail and quality assurance.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

LLM Trainer & Evaluator (Kiswahili & English)

Outlier Platform

Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)

Evaluated AI-generated Kiswahili responses for grammatical accuracy, tone, and cultural relevance. Assessed the factuality, completeness, and coherence of model outputs based on provided rubrics.

RE

AI Data Annotator & Prompt Tester

Remotasks

Feb 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 10 months)

Created and evaluated Swahili and English language training data for LLM tuning tasks. Reviewed AI-generated writing for clarity, conciseness, and contextual accuracy.

CR

Freelance 2D Annotation Specialist

CVAT, Remotasks

Jun 2022 - Apr 2024 (1 year 10 months)

Utilized CVAT to create precise annotations for various projects, including self-driving systems. Developed bounding boxes, polygons, and points to accurately mark objects in images and videos.

AL

Legal Transcriptionist

Adept Technologies Limited

Jun 2021 - Apr 2024 (2 years 10 months)

Transcribed audio recordings or handwritten notes into written documents using specialized transcription software. Ensured transcription accuracy and completeness, formatting documents according to legal guidelines.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Nairobi logoUN

University of Nairobi

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Studied Computer Science at the University of Nairobi from September 2017 to November 2022. The curriculum covered various aspects of computer science, preparing for roles in technology.

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