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Mikel Finnin

AI Research & Improvement Specialist

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Brookings, Usa
$18.00/hrExpertOther

Key Skills

Software

Other

Top Subject Matter

AI model evaluation and output improvement
Computer vision
image annotation for AI training

Top Data Types

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ImageImage
DocumentDocument

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Freelancer Overview

AI Research & Improvement Specialist. Brings 7+ years of professional experience across legal operations, contract review, compliance, and structured analysis. Core strengths include Other. Education includes Master of Science, South Dakota State University (2018) and Bachelor of Science, Georgia State University (2013). AI-training focus includes data types such as Text and Image and labeling workflows including Evaluation, Rating, and Classification.

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Labeling Experience

AI Research & Improvement Specialist

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Evaluated AI-generated outputs to identify gaps in model performance. Provided structured, detailed feedback to improve algorithm accuracy and reliability. Contributed insights for iterative model update cycles. • Conducted critical error analysis of output data • Refined evaluation metrics to enhance model assessment • Classified errors by type and frequency for reporting • Assessed impact of improvements on final results

Evaluated AI-generated outputs to identify gaps in model performance. Provided structured, detailed feedback to improve algorithm accuracy and reliability. Contributed insights for iterative model update cycles. • Conducted critical error analysis of output data • Refined evaluation metrics to enhance model assessment • Classified errors by type and frequency for reporting • Assessed impact of improvements on final results

2023 - Present

Image & AI Data Specialist

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Performed high-volume image annotation and labeling for AI training datasets. Labeled thousands of images with strict adherence to annotation guidelines. Conducted quality assurance checks to reduce errors and improve dataset reliability. • Enhanced dataset robustness through identification of edge cases • Delivered structured, well-documented outputs to support computer vision tasks • Maintained high accuracy and consistency in labeling operations • Improved overall image dataset quality via feedback and QA cycles

Performed high-volume image annotation and labeling for AI training datasets. Labeled thousands of images with strict adherence to annotation guidelines. Conducted quality assurance checks to reduce errors and improve dataset reliability. • Enhanced dataset robustness through identification of edge cases • Delivered structured, well-documented outputs to support computer vision tasks • Maintained high accuracy and consistency in labeling operations • Improved overall image dataset quality via feedback and QA cycles

2020 - 2024

Education

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South Dakota State University

Master of Science, Analytical Chemistry

Master of Science
2016 - 2018
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Georgia State University

Bachelor of Science, Pure Mathematics and Statistics

Bachelor of Science
2009 - 2013

Work History

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South Dakota State University

Research Assistant

Brookings
2016 - 2022