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Thato Segodi

Thato Segodi

Data Annotator - AI and Language Technology

SOUTH_AFRICA flag
midrand, South Africa
$17.00/hrIntermediateAppenLionbridge

Key Skills

Software

AppenAppen
LionbridgeLionbridge

Top Subject Matter

No subject matter listed

Top Data Types

ImageImage
TextText

Top Label Types

Segmentation
Classification

Freelancer Overview

I am a detail-oriented data annotation and AI training data specialist with hands-on experience working on projects for search engines, voice recognition systems, and content moderation. My background includes consistently achieving high accuracy ratings while annotating and labeling data, moderating user-generated content, and providing quality assurance for AI models. I am skilled in following complex guidelines, adapting quickly to new tools, and collaborating with global teams using platforms like Google Workspace, MS Office, Slack, Trello, and Zoom. My passion for language technology and machine learning drives me to deliver high-quality results, and I am committed to supporting innovative AI projects with reliability and precision.

IntermediateEnglish

Labeling Experience

Appen

Data Labeling Specialist – Appen

AppenImageSegmentation
As a Data Labeling Specialist at Appen, I labeled and annotated over 1,000 images weekly for computer vision initiatives. I specialized in both semantic segmentation and bounding box annotation to support the development of AI models. My tasks also included text classification for sentiment analysis and quality assurance participation in each cycle.• Performed high-volume annotation and precise labeling for image data • Applied guidelines for semantic segmentation with consistent 98% accuracy • Conducted text data classification for sentiment and content • Participated in quality reviews to ensure client deliverable standards

As a Data Labeling Specialist at Appen, I labeled and annotated over 1,000 images weekly for computer vision initiatives. I specialized in both semantic segmentation and bounding box annotation to support the development of AI models. My tasks also included text classification for sentiment analysis and quality assurance participation in each cycle.• Performed high-volume annotation and precise labeling for image data • Applied guidelines for semantic segmentation with consistent 98% accuracy • Conducted text data classification for sentiment and content • Participated in quality reviews to ensure client deliverable standards

2023
Lionbridge

Junior Annotator – Lionbridge AI

LionbridgeTextClassification
As a Junior Annotator at Lionbridge AI, I annotated search engine data to improve relevance algorithms and labeled audio files for AI training. My main responsibilities were text and audio data classification for model enhancement. I maintained a high output rate while ensuring quality control and escalating complex cases for clarification.• Labeled and classified search engine and voice recognition data • Maintained consistent output of 100+ tasks per hour • Ensured quality and escalated ambiguous cases • Worked closely with leads for guideline adherence

As a Junior Annotator at Lionbridge AI, I annotated search engine data to improve relevance algorithms and labeled audio files for AI training. My main responsibilities were text and audio data classification for model enhancement. I maintained a high output rate while ensuring quality control and escalating complex cases for clarification.• Labeled and classified search engine and voice recognition data • Maintained consistent output of 100+ tasks per hour • Ensured quality and escalated ambiguous cases • Worked closely with leads for guideline adherence

2022 - 2023

Education

U

University of Johannesburg

Bachelor of Arts in English Language & Literature, English literature

Bachelor of Arts in English Language & Literature
2023 - 2025
J

Jeppe High School for Boys

National Senior Certificate, General Secondary Education

National Senior Certificate
2018 - 2018

Work History

W

Webhelp

Content Moderator

Johannesburg
2020 - 2021