Sammy Makandah
@sammymakandah
Freelance data annotator and language specialist delivering accurate linguistic support remotely.
What I'm looking for
I’m a freelance data annotator and language specialist with a background in Linguistics from Mount Kenya University. I provide high-quality remote services like data annotation, content writing, transcription, and virtual assistance—built on strict deadline adherence and careful attention to detail.
Since 2023, I’ve collaborated with global AI development teams to label and categorize large-scale linguistic datasets, including sentiment analysis and intent classification to improve chatbot responsiveness. I also transcribe English and Swahili audio files with 99% accuracy, while managing multiple client projects and maintaining a 5-star performance rating; earlier, I supported clients with email management, scheduling, SEO-friendly article writing, and data cleaning using Excel and Google Sheets.
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Freelance Data Annotator
Freelance
Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 5 months)
Labeled and categorized large-scale linguistic datasets for global AI teams, performing sentiment analysis and intent classification to improve chatbot responsiveness. Transcribed English/Swahili audio with 99% accuracy and managed multiple projects remotely while maintaining a 5-star performance rating.
Virtual Assistant & Content
Freelance
Jan 2022 - Jan 2024 (2 years)
Provided administrative support including email management, scheduling, and document formatting. Authored SEO-friendly articles and assisted researchers with data cleaning and organization using Excel and Google Sheets.
Education
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Mount Kenya University
Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics, Linguistics
2023 -
Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics at Mount Kenya University starting in 2023.
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