Jason Alphan

Key Skills

Software

Appen

Telus

Top Subject Matter

General AI/Data Annotation

Video/Object Recognition

Content/Linguistic Annotation

Top Data Types

Text

Video

Image

Top Task Types

Entity Ner Classification

Object Detection

Classification

Freelancer Overview

Senior Data Annotation Specialist. Brings 2+ years of professional experience across complex professional workflows, research, and quality-focused execution. Core strengths include Appen, Telus, and Internal. Education includes Bachelor of Arts, University of Texas (2014). AI-training focus includes data types such as Text and Video and labeling workflows including Entity (NER) Classification, Object Detection, and Classification.

Labeling Experience

Senior Data Annotation Specialist

AppenTextEntity Ner Classification

As a Senior Data Annotation Specialist at Appen Global, I annotated diverse data types including text, audio, image, and video for AI and machine learning applications. My work involved sentiment analysis, entity recognition, content moderation, and AI model evaluation with RLHF tasks. I was responsible for ensuring annotation quality, training new annotators, and reviewing team outputs. • Delivered large-scale labeled datasets across multiple modalities • Led quality assurance to exceed 98% accuracy benchmarks • Performed advanced annotation tasks for sentiment and entity detection • Supported RLHF and AI model evaluation in production settings.

As a Senior Data Annotation Specialist at Appen Global, I annotated diverse data types including text, audio, image, and video for AI and machine learning applications. My work involved sentiment analysis, entity recognition, content moderation, and AI model evaluation with RLHF tasks. I was responsible for ensuring annotation quality, training new annotators, and reviewing team outputs. • Delivered large-scale labeled datasets across multiple modalities • Led quality assurance to exceed 98% accuracy benchmarks • Performed advanced annotation tasks for sentiment and entity detection • Supported RLHF and AI model evaluation in production settings.

2018 - Present

Data Annotation Specialist

TelusVideoObject Detection

At Lionbridge AI (now TELUS AI), I worked as a Data Annotation Specialist focusing on video tagging and object recognition for machine learning models. My role included linguistic annotation, dataset labeling, and transcription tasks under strict guidelines. I ensured high-quality, consistent annotations while meeting project deadlines. • Labeled and categorized video and multimedia datasets • Conducted object detection and video tagging annotation • Performed linguistic and transcription labeling tasks • Maintained adherence to quality and timing standards for AI projects.

At Lionbridge AI (now TELUS AI), I worked as a Data Annotation Specialist focusing on video tagging and object recognition for machine learning models. My role included linguistic annotation, dataset labeling, and transcription tasks under strict guidelines. I ensured high-quality, consistent annotations while meeting project deadlines. • Labeled and categorized video and multimedia datasets • Conducted object detection and video tagging annotation • Performed linguistic and transcription labeling tasks • Maintained adherence to quality and timing standards for AI projects.

2015 - 2018

Content Analyst

TextClassification

As a Content Analyst at DataCore Solutions, I reviewed and categorized written content to support AI system development. I leveraged my linguistic expertise to improve data quality and created annotated datasets for early-stage machine learning projects. I collaborated with in-house teams to refine and enhance annotation guidelines. • Categorized and prepared written content datasets for annotation • Applied linguistics for precise data classification • Participated in annotation guideline refinement initiatives • Supported initial data preparation for AI applications.

As a Content Analyst at DataCore Solutions, I reviewed and categorized written content to support AI system development. I leveraged my linguistic expertise to improve data quality and created annotated datasets for early-stage machine learning projects. I collaborated with in-house teams to refine and enhance annotation guidelines. • Categorized and prepared written content datasets for annotation • Applied linguistics for precise data classification • Participated in annotation guideline refinement initiatives • Supported initial data preparation for AI applications.

2014 - 2015

Education

Work History