Ahmad Tawaha

Key Skills

Software

Appen

Top Subject Matter

Linguistics Domain Expertise

Arabic language processing

AI modeling

Top Data Types

Text

Audio

Top Task Types

Transcription

Data Collection

Freelancer Overview

Arabic Linguist consultant. Brings 5+ years of professional experience across complex professional workflows, research, and quality-focused execution. Core strengths include Internal, Proprietary Tooling, and Appen. Education includes Bachelor of Arts, Yarmouk University (2020). AI-training focus includes data types such as Text and labeling workflows including Evaluation, Rating, and Transcription.

Labeling Experience

Arabic Linguist consultant

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As an Arabic Linguist Consultant at Cerence, I analyzed AI model behavior and reported on content accuracy and model performance. I designed task descriptions and oversaw annotator training to ensure effective data labeling. My work included text normalization, phonetic transcription, and the development of annotation guidelines to improve linguistic data quality. • Analyzed and fact-checked AI content output, reporting inconsistencies or errors. • Created and refined annotation rules and supervised annotators in their labeling tasks. • Phonetically transcribed and normalized Arabic text for AI model training. • Provided linguistic expertise for Gulf and Najdi/Hejazi Arabic dialects in AI projects.

As an Arabic Linguist Consultant at Cerence, I analyzed AI model behavior and reported on content accuracy and model performance. I designed task descriptions and oversaw annotator training to ensure effective data labeling. My work included text normalization, phonetic transcription, and the development of annotation guidelines to improve linguistic data quality. • Analyzed and fact-checked AI content output, reporting inconsistencies or errors. • Created and refined annotation rules and supervised annotators in their labeling tasks. • Phonetically transcribed and normalized Arabic text for AI model training. • Provided linguistic expertise for Gulf and Najdi/Hejazi Arabic dialects in AI projects.

2023 - 2025

Machine learning data linguist

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As a Machine Learning Data Linguist at Amazon, I performed high-quality translation and linguistic analysis for AI/ML workflows. I meticulously transcribed utterances using phonetic alphabets and categorized texts for language understanding tasks. My work contributed to training and improving natural language processing models for English and Arabic. • Executed translation and phonetic transcription between English and Arabic documents. • Classified texts based on morphological, syntactic, and semantic categories. • Supported NLP data annotation processes for model training and evaluation. • Facilitated interpretation for internal communication and project needs.

As a Machine Learning Data Linguist at Amazon, I performed high-quality translation and linguistic analysis for AI/ML workflows. I meticulously transcribed utterances using phonetic alphabets and categorized texts for language understanding tasks. My work contributed to training and improving natural language processing models for English and Arabic. • Executed translation and phonetic transcription between English and Arabic documents. • Classified texts based on morphological, syntactic, and semantic categories. • Supported NLP data annotation processes for model training and evaluation. • Facilitated interpretation for internal communication and project needs.

2021 - 2022

General Arabic linguistic services

AppenTextData Collection

At Appen, I worked with diverse types of text and speech data to deliver high-quality labeled datasets for AI and linguistic projects. I utilized in-house tools to annotate and secure data according to project requirements and confidentiality standards. My responsibilities included troubleshooting annotation tools and training teams to enhance data labeling quality. • Labeled text and speech data following precise project guidelines. • Used proprietary software for data annotation and issue reporting. • Maintained data security and confidentiality throughout all tasks. • Conducted training to raise data delivery quality within annotation teams.

At Appen, I worked with diverse types of text and speech data to deliver high-quality labeled datasets for AI and linguistic projects. I utilized in-house tools to annotate and secure data according to project requirements and confidentiality standards. My responsibilities included troubleshooting annotation tools and training teams to enhance data labeling quality. • Labeled text and speech data following precise project guidelines. • Used proprietary software for data annotation and issue reporting. • Maintained data security and confidentiality throughout all tasks. • Conducted training to raise data delivery quality within annotation teams.

2017 - 2021

Education

Work History