Tiny Makukuli
@tinymakukuli
Experienced IT and data professional specializing in NLP, data annotation, and systems management.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced IT and data professional with a strong foundation in computer science and linguistics, combining technical systems expertise with language-focused AI work. I have progressed from IT systems management to senior-level data and annotation roles, delivering accurate data processing and supporting model training.
In my recent role as Senior Manager I led large-scale data ingestion, verification, and database maintenance projects while ensuring high accuracy and reliability. I have also served as an AI trainer and tutor, creating training datasets, evaluating model outputs for bias and quality, and applying NLP and linguistic knowledge to improve conversational systems.
I bring attention to detail, leadership, and strong communication skills, and I thrive in challenging environments where I can apply both computer science and linguistics to produce measurable improvements in data quality and model performance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Manager
Veritas Digital Engineering Technology
Feb 2019 - Nov 2024 (5 years 9 months)
Led data transfer and validation operations, converting paper records into accurate electronic databases and maintaining data integrity across large spreadsheets and file systems over a five-year period.
IT Manager
Veritas Digital Engineering Technology
Apr 2015 - Apr 2018 (3 years)
Managed and secured IT infrastructure, led troubleshooting, system upgrades, user account administration and cybersecurity efforts to support business operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Zurich
Master in Linguistics, Linguistics
2019 -
Completed a Master in Linguistics at the University of Zurich (NQF level 9).
University of Zurich
Honours degree in Computer Science, Computer Science
2016 -
Completed an Honours degree in Computer Science at the University of Zurich (NQF level 8).
University of Zurich
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
2010 -
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at the University of Zurich (NQF level 7).
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Job categories
Interested in hiring Tiny?
You can contact Tiny and 90k+ other talented remote workers on Himalayas.
Message TinyFind your dream job
Sign up now and join over 100,000 remote workers who receive personalized job alerts, curated job matches, and more for free!
