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David Punyua

David Punyua

Data Annotation Specialist at Sama

KENYA flag
Nairobi, Kenya
$20.00/hrExpertLabelboxCloudfactory

Key Skills

Software

LabelboxLabelbox
CloudFactoryCloudFactory

Top Subject Matter

Autonomous Vehicles
Computer Vision
E-commerce Product Data & Taxonomy

Top Data Types

ImageImage
AudioAudio

Top Task Types

Bounding Box
Classification
Transcription

Freelancer Overview

Data Annotation Specialist at Sama. Brings 4+ years of professional experience across complex professional workflows, research, and quality-focused execution. Core strengths include Labelbox and CloudFactory. Education includes Bachelor of Science, University of Nairobi (2020). AI-training focus includes data types such as Image and Audio and labeling workflows including Bounding Box, Classification, and Transcription.

ExpertSwahiliEnglish

Labeling Experience

Labelbox

Data Annotation Specialist at Sama

LabelboxImageBounding Box
As a Data Annotation Specialist at Sama, I labeled over 1,500 images weekly for autonomous vehicle projects using bounding boxes and polylines. I consistently upheld a quality score above 98.5% through strict self-review and careful adherence to client guidelines. My role also included mentoring new hires and ensuring compliance with data privacy standards. • Labeled images to identify vehicles, pedestrians, and traffic signs for autonomous vehicle AI. • Utilized tools such as Labelbox, Supervisely, CVAT, and Scale AI Platform. • Served as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for process improvement and team onboarding. • Maintained confidentiality and adherence to international data handling protocols.

As a Data Annotation Specialist at Sama, I labeled over 1,500 images weekly for autonomous vehicle projects using bounding boxes and polylines. I consistently upheld a quality score above 98.5% through strict self-review and careful adherence to client guidelines. My role also included mentoring new hires and ensuring compliance with data privacy standards. • Labeled images to identify vehicles, pedestrians, and traffic signs for autonomous vehicle AI. • Utilized tools such as Labelbox, Supervisely, CVAT, and Scale AI Platform. • Served as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for process improvement and team onboarding. • Maintained confidentiality and adherence to international data handling protocols.

2022 - Present
CloudFactory

Audio Transcriber (Junior Data Annotator) at CloudFactory

CloudfactoryAudioTranscription
During my tenure at CloudFactory, I transcribed and timestamped audio files for a voice recognition startup. The work involved maintaining a 99% accuracy rate while processing Swahili and English recordings for AI language models. The task improved the training data quality for speech-to-text systems. • Transcribed and annotated audio data for machine learning applications. • Ensured high accuracy and quality of labeled data. • Supported multiple language models with bilingual transcription tasks. • Used CloudFactory's proprietary audio transcription tools for annotation.

During my tenure at CloudFactory, I transcribed and timestamped audio files for a voice recognition startup. The work involved maintaining a 99% accuracy rate while processing Swahili and English recordings for AI language models. The task improved the training data quality for speech-to-text systems. • Transcribed and annotated audio data for machine learning applications. • Ensured high accuracy and quality of labeled data. • Supported multiple language models with bilingual transcription tasks. • Used CloudFactory's proprietary audio transcription tools for annotation.

2021 - 2022
CloudFactory

Junior Data Annotator at CloudFactory

CloudfactoryImageClassification
At CloudFactory, I worked as a Junior Data Annotator classifying e-commerce product images for a recommendation engine. My responsibilities included categorizing images into over 50 classes and helping optimize AI model training datasets. I achieved consistently high productivity and accuracy in image classification tasks. • Classified product images to support retail AI applications. • Used industry tools including CVAT and CloudFactory's proprietary tools. • Managed complex datasets with attention to detail and accuracy. • Recognized for ranking in the top 10% for processing speed and volume.

At CloudFactory, I worked as a Junior Data Annotator classifying e-commerce product images for a recommendation engine. My responsibilities included categorizing images into over 50 classes and helping optimize AI model training datasets. I achieved consistently high productivity and accuracy in image classification tasks. • Classified product images to support retail AI applications. • Used industry tools including CVAT and CloudFactory's proprietary tools. • Managed complex datasets with attention to detail and accuracy. • Recognized for ranking in the top 10% for processing speed and volume.

2021 - 2022

Education

U

University of Nairobi

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and Computer Science

Bachelor of Science
2016 - 2020

Work History

M

Microsoft

Data Analyst

Nairobi
2024 - Present
G

Google

Junior Data Analyst

Nairobi
2023 - 2024