Ian M.

Key Skills

Software

Other

Appen

Top Subject Matter

Nlp Domain Expertise

LLM training

dialogue and entity labeling

Top Data Types

Text

Image

Audio

Top Task Types

Classification

Bounding Box

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Freelancer Overview

AI Data Trainer / Annotation Specialist | DataScale Inc. (Remote). Brings 6+ years of professional experience across complex professional workflows, research, and quality-focused execution. Core strengths include Other and Appen. Education includes Coursework, Coursera (2021) and Certificate, edX (2022). AI-training focus includes data types such as Text, Image, and Audio and labeling workflows including Classification, Bounding Box, and Transcription.

Labeling Experience

AI Data Trainer / Annotation Specialist | DataScale Inc. (Remote)

OtherImageBounding Box

Responsible for computer vision image labeling to support model training using detailed annotation guidelines. Ensured labeling consistency across distributed annotators and maintained high precision while meeting productivity targets. Contributed to improved model performance by delivering high-quality, QA-validated visual datasets. • Annotated 500,000+ text and image samples for CV and NLP models • Applied bounding box style labeling practices per guideline requirements • Reduced error rates by 22% through QA batch verification • Maintained 400–600 annotations per shift at high accuracy

2022 - Present

AI Data Trainer / Annotation Specialist | DataScale Inc. (Remote)

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AI Data Trainer and Annotation Specialist delivering large-scale text labeling for NLP and LLM training. Consistently produced accurate, consistent annotations aligned with complex guideline requirements for intent detection and entity extraction tasks. Performed batch review and quality checks to improve dataset reliability and reduce labeling errors. • Annotated 500,000+ text samples with 98%+ accuracy • Labeled intent detection, entity extraction, and dialogue tagging for LLMs • Conducted QA/quality-check review of team annotation batches • Partnered with managers to resolve edge cases and labeling ambiguities

2022 - Present

Freelance Data Labeler | Appen / Scale AI / Toloka (Remote)

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Freelance data labeler completing multi-client labeling tasks across audio and other modalities for AI training. Annotated speech and transcription data to support automated speech recognition (ASR) development. Applied careful judgment for sensitive content while following platform safety guidelines. • Labeled speech and transcription data for ASR model development • Performed classification-style judgment for sensitive content • Completed tasks for multiple AI clients across modalities • Achieved top-tier contributor status based on quality and completion rates

2021 - 2021

Education

Work History