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Thamsanqa Khumalo

Prompt Engineer/ Software developer / Data Annotation

South Africa flagDurban, South Africa
$9.00/hrIntermediateData Annotation TechMicro1Telus

Key Skills

Software

Data Annotation TechData Annotation Tech
Micro1
TelusTelus
AppenAppen

Top Subject Matter

AI/Natural Language Processing
Multi-modal AI Systems
Legal Services & Contract Review

Top Data Types

TextText
ImageImage
DocumentDocument

Top Task Types

Prompt Response Writing SFT
Classification
Text Summarization
Transcription
Computer Programming Coding
Text Generation

Freelancer Overview

Prompt Engineer – Outlier AI. Brings 10+ years of professional experience across complex professional workflows, research, and quality-focused execution. Core strengths include Internal and Proprietary Tooling. Education includes Diploma in Software Engineering, WeThinkCode_ (2024) and Certificate in Electrical Engineering, Thekwini TVET College (2013). AI-training focus includes data types such as Text and labeling workflows including Prompt + Response Writing (SFT) and Classification.

IntermediateEnglishZulu

Labeling Experience

Data Annotation Specialist – RWS

TextClassification
In my role as a Data Annotation Specialist, I annotated and labeled large datasets across text, image, audio, and video modalities to train machine learning models. My main responsibility was to ensure high-quality, consistent, and accurate data labeling while collaborating with ML teams to refine annotation standards. I was diligent in identifying inconsistencies and upholding project labeling requirements across diverse projects. • Labeled multi-modal datasets to support AI model training. • Collaborated with machine learning professionals for quality assurance. • Maintained stringent accuracy and consistency standards. • Worked remotely to deliver scalable data labeling solutions.

In my role as a Data Annotation Specialist, I annotated and labeled large datasets across text, image, audio, and video modalities to train machine learning models. My main responsibility was to ensure high-quality, consistent, and accurate data labeling while collaborating with ML teams to refine annotation standards. I was diligent in identifying inconsistencies and upholding project labeling requirements across diverse projects. • Labeled multi-modal datasets to support AI model training. • Collaborated with machine learning professionals for quality assurance. • Maintained stringent accuracy and consistency standards. • Worked remotely to deliver scalable data labeling solutions.

2025 - Present

Prompt Engineer – Outlier AI

TextPrompt Response Writing SFT
As a Prompt Engineer, I developed, tested, and optimized structured prompts aimed at improving large language model outputs. My work focused on creating prompts for text generation, summarization, and classification with close collaboration among AI research teams. I maintained documentation practices to record best strategies and optimize prompt methodologies. • Produced diverse and complex prompts to enhance model performance. • Conducted evaluations to refine large language model responses. • Collaborated with researchers on prompt optimization workflows. • Documented key methodologies and prompt engineering strategies.

As a Prompt Engineer, I developed, tested, and optimized structured prompts aimed at improving large language model outputs. My work focused on creating prompts for text generation, summarization, and classification with close collaboration among AI research teams. I maintained documentation practices to record best strategies and optimize prompt methodologies. • Produced diverse and complex prompts to enhance model performance. • Conducted evaluations to refine large language model responses. • Collaborated with researchers on prompt optimization workflows. • Documented key methodologies and prompt engineering strategies.

2025 - Present

Education

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WeThinkCode_

Diploma in Software Engineering, Software Engineering

Diploma in Software Engineering
2022 - 2024
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Thekwini TVET College

Certificate in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering

Certificate in Electrical Engineering
2013 - 2013

Work History

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RWS GROUP

Data Annotation Specialist

New Germany
2025 - Present
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WeThinkCode_

Software Developer

Durban
2023 - 2024