Vishwanath S Sharma
@vishwanathssharma
I improve Kannada AI data quality through annotation, LLM evaluation, transcription, translation, and editorial review.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
At Tech Mahindra, I served as the Kannada-language SME and POC for data annotation, transcription review, content moderation, prompt engineering, LLM evaluation, API rating, and PII auditing.
I've also spent 13 years across Prajavani and ETV Kannada turning interviews, broadcasts, finance, policy, and consumer-tech content into accurate Kannada text, translations, and digital stories.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Content Moderator / AI Quality Specialist & Data Annotator
Dec 2024 - May 2026 (1 year 5 months)
Served as Subject Matter Expert and Point of Contact for Kannada data annotation, transcription review, and content moderation. Annotated datasets, engineered AI prompts, evaluated LLM outputs, and enforced PII auditing protocols.
Transcriptionist & Translator
Freelance Translation
Jan 2024 - Dec 2024 (11 months)
Provided Kannada audio-to-text transcription services for media houses and research projects. Executed English-to-Kannada translation and localization for fintech, enterprise software, and consumer tech content.
Sub Editor & Transcriptionist
Prajavani Kannada Daily
Jan 2013 - Dec 2023 (10 years 11 months)
Transcribed high-profile interviews and press conferences under tight deadlines. Created and quality-assured digital content on personal finance, mutual funds, and the Indian stock market, and managed the consumer tech vertical.
Copy Editor & Audio/Video Transcriptionist
ETV Kannada News (Prism)
Jan 2011 - Jan 2013 (2 years)
Transcribed and translated raw field audio, video packages, and broadcast scripts for live television production. Reviewed video packages and scripts for structural accuracy and cultural alignment.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Karnataka State Open University
Master of Arts, Mass Communication and Journalism
Master of Arts in Mass Communication and Journalism from Karnataka State Open University, Mysore, completed in 2010.
Kuvempu University
Bachelor of Arts, Economics, Communication, and Journalism
Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Communication, and Journalism from Kuvempu University, completed in 2008.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
IndiaAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
Job categories
Skills
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