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Roman Bankhead

@romanbankhead

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I build high-quality AI training datasets through annotation, transcription, and LLM output evaluation.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for remote or global AI data training, annotation, transcription, or research-data work where I can deliver accurate, guideline-aligned outputs with flexible hours across time zones.

I develop and curate AI/ML training datasets through text, image, and audio annotation, helping improve model performance with clean, consistent outputs.

As a freelance AI Data Trainer and Annotator, I perform NER, sentiment labeling, intent classification, semantic tagging, and RLHF feedback for large language model fine-tuning.

I transcribe audio and video in verbatim and clean-read formats, applying speaker labels, timestamps, punctuation precision, and multi-accent audio handling. I also review AI-generated transcripts and LLM outputs for accuracy, safety, tone, and client-guideline alignment.

My economics background and research data work strengthened my quantitative reasoning, data cleaning, verification, and structured reporting. I bring careful QA, inter-annotator consistency checks, and research writing to every project.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Freelance AI Data Trainer & Annotator

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Self-Employed

Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 8 months)

Developed and curated high-quality training datasets for AI/ML models, including text, image, and audio annotation tasks. Performed NER, sentiment labeling, intent classification, and semantic tagging to support large language model fine-tuning.

AI Data Training RLHF Feedback LLM Output Evaluation Data Annotation Audio Transcription NER Sentiment Tagging Image Annotation Research Writing Proofreading QA Python HTML CSS Microsoft Office Canva Blender Unity Unreal Engine

Research Data Associate

Independent Research Contractor

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 11 months)

Collected, classified, and cleaned primary research data in strict compliance with study protocols. Maintained data integrity and consistency across large structured datasets under senior researcher oversight.

Data Collection Data Cleaning Data Integrity Research Documentation Attention To Detail data review Verification Corrections

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Online Coursework

Full-Stack Web Development Certificate, Full-Stack Web Development

2024 - 2024

Completed a Full-Stack Web Development Certificate covering HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Python, providing technical literacy for AI training platforms and data pipelines.

Online Coursework

Interactive Media & Game Development, Interactive Media & Game Development

2023 - 2024

Completed coursework in interactive media and game development, demonstrating adaptability with new tools and digital systems.

San Diego State University

Bachelor of Science, Economics

2019 - 2024

Pursued a Bachelor of Science in Economics with a strong foundation in quantitative reasoning, analytical writing, and research documentation. Coursework included econometrics, statistics, and data modeling.