Balew Kassie

Key Skills

Software

Lionbridge

Appen

Clickworker

OneForma

Telus

Data Annotation Tech

CVAT

Top Subject Matter

Linguistics/AI Training

Linguistics/nlp/localization Domain Expertise

Legal Services & Contract Review

Top Data Types

Document

Image

Audio

Top Task Types

Data Collection

Transcription

Evaluation/Rating

Classification

Bounding Box

Segmentation

Polygon

Text Generation

Text Summarization

Question Answering

Prompt + Response Writing (SFT)

Object Detection

Freelancer Overview

Amharic AI Data Specialist and Linguistic QA expert with hands-on experience in data annotation, LLM evaluation, and multilingual content review (Amharic ↔ English). I have worked on large-scale AI training tasks including text classification, pairwise comparison, search relevance evaluation, and annotation using structured guidelines. I specialize in evaluating AI-generated outputs for accuracy, fluency, and cultural relevance, and in identifying linguistic and contextual errors. My work focuses on maintaining high consistency, following detailed annotation standards, and improving data quality to support AI model performance.

Labeling Experience

Amharic Language & Data Specialist (AI + Localization Focus)

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As an independent Amharic Language & Data Specialist, I translated and localized content between Amharic and English, reviewed and corrected AI-generated text, and performed classification, tagging, and labeling assignments. I ensured linguistic consistency, applied cultural adaptation, and maintained terminology accuracy. My responsibilities included QA and error detection in labeled data. • Localized and translated Amharic ↔ English content for AI workflows • Reviewed, classified, and labeled text data • Conducted quality control and corrected errors • Ensured cultural and linguistic accuracy in datasets

As an independent Amharic Language & Data Specialist, I translated and localized content between Amharic and English, reviewed and corrected AI-generated text, and performed classification, tagging, and labeling assignments. I ensured linguistic consistency, applied cultural adaptation, and maintained terminology accuracy. My responsibilities included QA and error detection in labeled data. • Localized and translated Amharic ↔ English content for AI workflows • Reviewed, classified, and labeled text data • Conducted quality control and corrected errors • Ensured cultural and linguistic accuracy in datasets

2021 - Present

Freelance AI Trainer & Linguistic Specialist

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As a Freelance AI Trainer & Linguistic Specialist at Lionbridge AI / TELUS International AI, I evaluated AI-generated outputs and performed multilingual annotation and validation for Amharic ↔ English AI training datasets. I conducted linguistic QA to ensure clarity, tone, and cultural appropriateness and rated search engine results based on relevance and user satisfaction. I maintained high accuracy and consistency across large-scale annotation workflows. • Evaluated and rated AI-generated content for accuracy and intent alignment • Annotated and validated Amharic ↔ English linguistic data • Conducted QA and ensured guideline compliance • Improved model performance with structured feedback

As a Freelance AI Trainer & Linguistic Specialist at Lionbridge AI / TELUS International AI, I evaluated AI-generated outputs and performed multilingual annotation and validation for Amharic ↔ English AI training datasets. I conducted linguistic QA to ensure clarity, tone, and cultural appropriateness and rated search engine results based on relevance and user satisfaction. I maintained high accuracy and consistency across large-scale annotation workflows. • Evaluated and rated AI-generated content for accuracy and intent alignment • Annotated and validated Amharic ↔ English linguistic data • Conducted QA and ensured guideline compliance • Improved model performance with structured feedback

2020 - 2024

Education

Work History