Kibugu Ian

Key Skills

Software

Other

Appen

Data Annotation Tech

Mercor

Micro1

SuperAnnotate

Toloka

Telus

V7 Labs

Top Subject Matter

Natural Language Processing/AI/LLMs

Machine Learning/Data Analytics

Legal Services & Contract Review

Top Data Types

Text

Document

Computer Code Programming

Top Task Types

Entity (NER) Classification

Data Collection

Segmentation

Classification

Object Detection

RLHF

Function Calling

Text Generation

Transcription

Computer Programming/Coding

Prompt + Response Writing (SFT)

Fine-tuning

Text Summarization

Freelancer Overview

AI Data Annotator & LLM Evaluation Specialist. Brings 6+ years of professional experience across complex professional workflows, research, and quality-focused execution. Core strengths include Telus and Other. Education includes Bachelor of Science, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (2019) and Certificate, Moringa School (2021). AI-training focus includes data types such as Text and labeling workflows including Entity (NER) Classification and Data Collection.

Labeling Experience

AI Data Annotator & LLM Evaluation Specialist

TelusTextEntity Ner Classification

Worked extensively on annotating and classifying text data for NLP tasks, including sentiment analysis, intent classification, and entity recognition. Evaluated responses generated by large language models to ensure accuracy and compliance with detailed guidelines. Collaborated with distributed teams to validate and maintain dataset integrity for conversational AI training workflows. • Conducted sentiment labeling and text categorization at scale. • Delivered high-precision NER tagging and intent detection work. • Used JSON, CSV, and spreadsheets for dataset structuring and validation. • Performed rigorous quality assurance to resolve annotation discrepancies.

Worked extensively on annotating and classifying text data for NLP tasks, including sentiment analysis, intent classification, and entity recognition. Evaluated responses generated by large language models to ensure accuracy and compliance with detailed guidelines. Collaborated with distributed teams to validate and maintain dataset integrity for conversational AI training workflows. • Conducted sentiment labeling and text categorization at scale. • Delivered high-precision NER tagging and intent detection work. • Used JSON, CSV, and spreadsheets for dataset structuring and validation. • Performed rigorous quality assurance to resolve annotation discrepancies.

2024 - 2026

Data Research Analyst (Freelance)

OtherTextData Collection

Curated and validated structured text datasets for machine learning and AI analytics projects across technology and finance sectors. Cleaned and prepared large volumes of text data for use in AI workflows and model training. Assisted with data pipeline preparation and delivery of analytical reports for clients. • Built and organized datasets relevant to client AI objectives. • Performed extensive data cleaning and validation tasks. • Worked with developers to optimize ML dataset structures. • Delivered analytical insights on curated data.

Curated and validated structured text datasets for machine learning and AI analytics projects across technology and finance sectors. Cleaned and prepared large volumes of text data for use in AI workflows and model training. Assisted with data pipeline preparation and delivery of analytical reports for clients. • Built and organized datasets relevant to client AI objectives. • Performed extensive data cleaning and validation tasks. • Worked with developers to optimize ML dataset structures. • Delivered analytical insights on curated data.

2021 - 2023

Education

Work History