Lincy O.

Key Skills

Software

Remotasks

Sama

Top Subject Matter

Language AI (Swahili/English)

AI/ML General Datasets

Top Data Types

Text

Audio

Top Task Types

Classification

Freelancer Overview

Freelance Swahili Linguist & Data Annotation Specialist. Brings 4+ years of professional experience across complex professional workflows, research, and quality-focused execution. Core strengths include Remotasks and Sama. Education includes Diploma in Tourism and Hotel Management, Chuka University (2020) and Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Godber Secondary School (2018). AI-training focus includes data types such as Text and labeling workflows including Evaluation, Rating, and Classification.

Labeling Experience

Freelance Swahili Linguist & Data Annotation Specialist

RemotasksText

As a Freelance Swahili Linguist & Data Annotation Specialist, worked on translation, transcription, and dataset labelling projects for AI/ML applications. Responsibilities included performing text and audio evaluation for accuracy and contextual authenticity. Proofread and edited translations while collaborating with remote teams to deliver high-quality datasets. • Managed multiple projects and adhered to confidentiality requirements. • Contributed to the quality assurance process for AI language models. • Ensured cultural and contextual appropriateness in dataset creation. • Utilized Remotasks and Ajira Digital for task delivery and coordination.

2024 - Present

Data Annotation Specialist

SamaTextClassification

As a Data Annotation Specialist at Sama Kenya Ltd, annotated and labeled text, images, and videos for diverse AI/ML datasets. Carefully followed detailed project-specific guidelines to deliver accurate annotations. Reviewed, validated, and corrected annotations to uphold quality standards. • Identified and reported unclear or edge scenarios for process improvement. • Collaborated with quality assurance teams and subject-matter experts. • Regularly met annotation targets with high attention to detail. • Tasked with maintaining consistency and accuracy in all annotations.

2021 - 2025

Education

Work History