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Patroba Oteko

Patroba Oteko

AI Training and Data Annotation Specialist - Machine Learning Systems

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Nairobi, Kenya
$30.00/hrExpertLabel StudioSamaInternal Proprietary Tooling

Key Skills

Software

Label StudioLabel Studio
SamaSama
Internal/Proprietary Tooling

Top Subject Matter

No subject matter listed

Top Data Types

AudioAudio
Computer Code ProgrammingComputer Code Programming
DocumentDocument
ImageImage
Medical DicomMedical Dicom
TextText
VideoVideo

Top Label Types

Classification
Computer Programming Coding
Data Collection
Entity Ner Classification
Evaluation Rating
Fine Tuning
Point Key Point
Prompt Response Writing SFT

Freelancer Overview

I am an AI training and data annotation specialist with over four years of hands-on experience supporting machine learning systems. My expertise includes large-scale text annotation, response evaluation, guideline-based scoring, and rigorous quality assurance for supervised and instruction-tuned models. I have consistently maintained high-quality standards, achieving 98%+ accuracy scores across multiple AI training projects, and have a strong track record in peer QA reviews to ensure data consistency and reduce labeling variance. My background in computer science and information security allows me to analyze structured outputs for accuracy, coherence, safety, and policy compliance while troubleshooting API-driven systems. I am adept at applying detailed annotation guidelines, documenting processes, and escalating issues as needed, making me a reliable contributor to AI and data labeling teams.

ExpertEnglish

Labeling Experience

Sama

LLM Response Evaluation & Text Annotation Project

SamaTextEntity Ner Classification
Annotated and evaluated large-scale text datasets for supervised and instruction-tuned language models. Performed response grading, prompt–response alignment checks, taxonomy-based labeling, and peer QA reviews. Maintained 98%+ accuracy while adhering to strict quality guidelines and SLA-driven productivity benchmarks. Identified ambiguous or edge-case outputs to improve annotation clarity and model performance.

Annotated and evaluated large-scale text datasets for supervised and instruction-tuned language models. Performed response grading, prompt–response alignment checks, taxonomy-based labeling, and peer QA reviews. Maintained 98%+ accuracy while adhering to strict quality guidelines and SLA-driven productivity benchmarks. Identified ambiguous or edge-case outputs to improve annotation clarity and model performance.

2020 - 2024

Education

M

Maseno University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Bachelor of Science
2018 - 2022

Work History

I

Influx

Technical Specialist

Nairobi
2025 - Present
M

MSpace Solutions Limited

IT Systems Specialist

Nairobi
2024 - 2025