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  • iMerit
    Mathematics Expert and Data Annotation Specialist
    iMerit
    Jan 2023 - Oct 2024 (1 year 10 months)
    Delivered mathematical insights and annotated datasets Bounding Box, Classification, Cuboid, Polygon using Ango Hub and Prodigy, improving AI model accuracy and query specificity. Conducted quality checks to ensure 98 guideline compliance, resolving data issues to enhance outputs by 20. Developed predictive models using Text and Computer Code/Programming annotations to optimize AI performance.
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    Data Annotator
    Anytown Tech Solutions
    Jun 2022 - Nov 2024 (2 years 6 months)
    Annotated conversational AI datasets, improving accuracy by 18 via Text, Audio, and Classification tasks using Labelbox and Excel. Conducted quality checks, mentored juniors for 98 compliance, and used Excel for performance tracking. Collaborated via Outlook, resolving data issues to enhance outputs by 20.
  • Mindrift
    Linguistic AI Trainer and Prompt Engineer
    Mindrift
    Jun 2022 - Sep 2024 (2 years 4 months)
    Transcribed 500+ hours of audio (US and UK English accents) with 98 accuracy using internal tools and Otter, enhancing LLM linguistic comprehension. Crafted prompts and rationales for Audio/Text annotations, edited AI content for clarity, and increased inter-rater agreement by 25. Applied retail domain knowledge to improve customer-facing content and mentored junior annotators for quality compliance.
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    Content Editor
    Retail Insights Co.
    Apr 2021 - May 2022 (1 year 2 months)
    Edited e-commerce content on WordPress/Shopify, improving delivery by 12 and customer retention by 10. Provided feedback to reduce errors by 25 and created PowerPoint reports for stakeholders, leveraging retail trends.
  • Toloka
    Data Annotation and Evaluation Specialist
    Toloka
    Mar 2021 - May 2022 (1 year 3 months)
    Annotated data across Bounding Box, Classification, Cuboid, Polygon, Text, and Computer Code/Programming using Toloka's internal platforms, ensuring 100 compliance with safety protocols. Evaluated queries, reduced ambiguity by 15, and used Python scripting and PowerPoint for stakeholder reporting. Improved system performance through iterative feedback and quality assurance processes.
  • Scale AI
    Senior Mathematics & Linguistic AI Trainer
    Scale AI
    May 2020 - Dec 2024 (4 years 8 months)
    Enhanced LLM accuracy by 18 through human feedback on mathematical and linguistic content, annotating Text, Classification, and Evaluation/Rating datasets using internal tools and Labelbox. Developed and evaluated prompts to improve AI contextual relevance, incorporating Audio and Text annotations, and performed Bounding Box/Polygon tasks for visual data integration. Conducted quality assurance, achieving 95 consistency with gold-standard examples, reducing errors by 15, and mentored junior annotators to improve workflows by 10. Analyzed search queries, provided rubric-aligned rationales, and utilized Excel for data analysis and Outlook for team collaboration.
  • Appen
    AI Trainer and Linguistic Annotator
    Appen
    Jan 2020 - Feb 2021 (1 year 2 months)
    Trained AI models on US and UK English datasets (Audio, Text, Classification) using Appen's proprietary tools, improving pronunciation and grammar accuracy. Proofread AI content, verified terminology, and applied retail knowledge for e-commerce applications. Conducted real-time linguistic evaluations to enhance model performance.
  • freelance
    Technical Writer
    freelance
    Jan 2020 - Mar 2021 (1 year 3 months)
    Authored user guides for software/retail applications and documented chatbot flows, ensuring 100 specification adherence. Used Word/Excel for project tracking, enhancing end-user comprehension with clear documentation.
  • OneForma
    Prompt Engineering and Data Annotation Expert
    OneForma
    Jun 2019 - Dec 2019 (7 months)
    Created and edited prompts for Text and Evaluation/Rating tasks using OneForma's internal tools and WordPress/Shopify, improving delivery efficiency by 12. Performed Bounding Box, Cuboid, and Polygon annotations, reducing editorial errors by 25 through feedback. Ensured full compliance with project guidelines in remote settings.
  • CloudFactory
    Mathematics and AI Evaluation Consultant
    CloudFactory
    Jun 2018 - May 2019 (1 year)
    Built predictive models with Text, Bounding Box, and Polygon annotations using CloudFactory's internal tools, authored technical documentation, and mentored juniors for 98 compliance. Evaluated AI responses, published internal reports, and used Word/Excel for project management.
  • Columbia University
    Assistant Professor of Mathematics
    Columbia University
    Jan 2015 - Apr 2020 (5 years 4 months)
    Taught Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Statistical Modeling, published AI-focused research, and mentored graduate students.
  • Boston Consulting Group BCG
    Mathematics Consultant
    Boston Consulting Group BCG
    Jun 2011 - Jul 2015 (4 years 2 months)
    Delivered quantitative solutions and predictive models for Fortune 500 clients in finance and technology.
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  • Columbia University
    Ph.D. in Mathematics
    Columbia University
    Jan 2015 - Dec 2020 (6 years)
  • University of California
    Master of Arts in English
    University of California
    Jan 2011 - Jan 2015 (4 years 1 month)