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A transformational senior leader and AI data professional with over 20 years of experience spanning government, nonprofit, and technology sectors. Currently supporting global AI and machine learning projects through high-precision data annotation and translation evaluation for RWS Group’s TrainAI program. Combines strategic leadership experience in sustainability, policy, and partnerships with emerging expertise in AI training workflows, linguistic quality assurance, and multimodal dataset creation. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, compliance, and analytical problem-solving within fast-paced digital environments.…A transformational senior leader and AI data professional with over 20 years of experience spanning government, nonprofit, and technology sectors. Currently supporting global AI and machine learning projects through high-precision data annotation and translation evaluation for RWS Group’s TrainAI program. Combines strategic leadership experience in sustainability, policy, and partnerships with emerging expertise in AI training workflows, linguistic quality assurance, and multimodal dataset creation. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, compliance, and analytical problem-solving within fast-paced digital environments.

James Akedi

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A transformational senior leader and AI data professional with over 20 years of experience spanning government, nonprofit, and technology sectors. Currently supporting global AI and machine learning projects through high-precision data annotation and translation evaluation for RWS Group’s TrainAI program. Combines strategic leadership experience in sustainability, policy, and partnerships with emerging expertise in AI training workflows, linguistic quality assurance, and multimodal dataset creation. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, compliance, and analytical problem-solving within fast-paced digital environments.…A transformational senior leader and AI data professional with over 20 years of experience spanning government, nonprofit, and technology sectors. Currently supporting global AI and machine learning projects through high-precision data annotation and translation evaluation for RWS Group’s TrainAI program. Combines strategic leadership experience in sustainability, policy, and partnerships with emerging expertise in AI training workflows, linguistic quality assurance, and multimodal dataset creation. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, compliance, and analytical problem-solving within fast-paced digital environments.

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A transformational senior leader and AI data professional with over 20 years of experience spanning government, nonprofit, and technology sectors. Currently supporting global AI and machine learning projects through high-precision data annotation and translation evaluation for RWS Group’s TrainAI program. Combines strategic leadership experience in sustainability, policy, and partnerships with emerging expertise in AI training workflows, linguistic quality assurance, and multimodal dataset creation. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, compliance, and analytical problem-solving within fast-paced digital environments.

Skills

AI Data Labelling

Leadership

AI Collection (Video)

AI Collection (Audio)

Experience Level

AI Data Labelling

Expert

Leadership

Expert

AI Collection (Video)

Expert

AI Collection (Audio)

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Swahili

Fluent

Work Experience

Strategic Sustainability Consultant at World Climate Corps

October 1, 2023 - Present

Formulated and executed outreach strategies mobilizing international partnerships aligned with sustainability and corporate goals. Collaborated with regional boards to align environmental strategies with global market trends. Conducted SWOT analyses to inform sustainability program design and donor engagement.

Chief Executive Officer at The Ol’ Bolosat Conservancy

September 30, 2023 - October 21, 2025

Cultivated partnerships with donors, government, and stakeholders to secure KES 85M+ annually. Advocated for supportive conservation policies through engagement with government institutions. Spearheaded strategic planning for community-led conservation and revenue generation initiatives.

Chief Officer at County Government of Busia – Department of Economic Planning, Trade, Cooperatives & Industry

June 30, 2018 - October 21, 2025

Oversaw KES 800M departmental budget and executed policy frameworks for local economic growth. Engaged county assembly and donor agencies to drive development programs and ensure compliance.

Chief Officer at County Government of Busia – Office of the Deputy Governor

June 30, 2018 - October 21, 2025

Led development of the County Strategic Plan, aligning county and national policy objectives. Coordinated partnerships with NGOs, public service boards, and private entities to enhance governance outcomes.

Project Management Consultant at Odeke Ojaamong Gubernatorial Secretariat

December 31, 2013 - October 21, 2025

Directed stakeholder engagement and fundraising initiatives for campaign strategy and execution. Built multi-stakeholder coalitions across 250,000 voters to strengthen campaign visibility.

Country Coordinator at World Corps Kenya (WCK)

June 30, 2011 - October 21, 2025

Developed donor partnerships with agencies including CIDA to support poverty alleviation and environmental programs. Secured annual grant funding and led impact reporting for donor and community accountability.