Damien

Key Skills

Software

Remotasks

Top Subject Matter

Swahili-English bilingual audio transcription and linguistic QA

Academic qualitative research transcription

Academic and media audio transcription/editing

Top Data Types

Audio

Text

Document

Top Task Types

Transcription

Freelancer Overview

AI Data Annotator & Transcript Editor. Brings 5+ years of professional experience across legal operations, contract review, compliance, and structured analysis. Core strengths include Remotasks, N, and A. Education includes Master of Science, Kenyatta University (2023) and Bachelor of Science, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (2020). AI-training focus includes data types such as Audio and labeling workflows including Transcription.

Labeling Experience

Research Assistant

AudioTranscription

As a Research Assistant at University of Nairobi, I supported data collection and transcription for academic research projects. My tasks involved transcribing audio recordings for qualitative studies and editing transcripts for academic clarity. I collaborated with postgraduate research teams and helped document audio data for language processing studies. • Transcribed and formatted academic audio recordings into text. • Edited transcripts for accuracy, consistency, and clarity. • Contributed to language alignment and post-processing of audio data. • Engaged in audio data documentation supporting linguistic research.

As a Research Assistant at University of Nairobi, I supported data collection and transcription for academic research projects. My tasks involved transcribing audio recordings for qualitative studies and editing transcripts for academic clarity. I collaborated with postgraduate research teams and helped document audio data for language processing studies. • Transcribed and formatted academic audio recordings into text. • Edited transcripts for accuracy, consistency, and clarity. • Contributed to language alignment and post-processing of audio data. • Engaged in audio data documentation supporting linguistic research.

2023 - Present

Freelance Transcription & Writing Specialist

AudioTranscription

As a Freelance Transcription & Writing Specialist, I provided transcription and editing services for various clients. My work involved converting audio recordings into accurate, bilingual Swahili-English text and enhancing script quality. I performed linguistic review and formatting on academic and media-related transcripts for client-specific projects. • Transcribed Swahili and English audio for academic and media clients. • Edited transcripts to meet grammatical and stylistic standards. • Ensured accuracy and tone in bilingual transcripts. • Delivered transcription outputs on a freelance, remote basis.

As a Freelance Transcription & Writing Specialist, I provided transcription and editing services for various clients. My work involved converting audio recordings into accurate, bilingual Swahili-English text and enhancing script quality. I performed linguistic review and formatting on academic and media-related transcripts for client-specific projects. • Transcribed Swahili and English audio for academic and media clients. • Edited transcripts to meet grammatical and stylistic standards. • Ensured accuracy and tone in bilingual transcripts. • Delivered transcription outputs on a freelance, remote basis.

2022 - Present

AI Data Annotator & Transcript Editor

RemotasksAudioTranscription

As an AI Data Annotator & Transcript Editor at Remotasks, I focused on post-editing machine-generated transcripts from audio files in Swahili and English. My responsibilities included listening to audio clips, correcting text errors, marking speaker turns, and applying proper formatting. I ensured quality and adherence to project style guides by labeling inaudible or unclear sections and meeting strict task deadlines. • Corrected transcription errors involving slang, code-switching, and proper nouns. • Applied speaker labeling, punctuation, and formatting standards in audio transcripts. • Reviewed and annotated content across diverse Swahili dialects including Sheng. • Performed labeling remotely under tight deadlines using Remotasks platform.

As an AI Data Annotator & Transcript Editor at Remotasks, I focused on post-editing machine-generated transcripts from audio files in Swahili and English. My responsibilities included listening to audio clips, correcting text errors, marking speaker turns, and applying proper formatting. I ensured quality and adherence to project style guides by labeling inaudible or unclear sections and meeting strict task deadlines. • Corrected transcription errors involving slang, code-switching, and proper nouns. • Applied speaker labeling, punctuation, and formatting standards in audio transcripts. • Reviewed and annotated content across diverse Swahili dialects including Sheng. • Performed labeling remotely under tight deadlines using Remotasks platform.

2024 - 2026

Education

Work History