I am a dedicated and detail-oriented Data Annotation Specialist with extensive experience in organising and annotating diverse datasets across AI domains, including computer vision, large language models, and conversational AI. I specialize in 3D LiDAR point cloud annotations and managing complex datasets for autonomous vehicles and robotic systems. I am committed to delivering high-quality, structured datasets that enable effective machine learning training. My experience spans leading data annotation teams, implementing quality assurance measures, and developing advanced annotation training. I am proficient with various annotation tools and techniques, and I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments where attention to detail and adaptability are key.

Magoiga Kelion Mrego

I am a dedicated and detail-oriented Data Annotation Specialist with extensive experience in organising and annotating diverse datasets across AI domains, including computer vision, large language models, and conversational AI. I specialize in 3D LiDAR point cloud annotations and managing complex datasets for autonomous vehicles and robotic systems. I am committed to delivering high-quality, structured datasets that enable effective machine learning training. My experience spans leading data annotation teams, implementing quality assurance measures, and developing advanced annotation training. I am proficient with various annotation tools and techniques, and I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments where attention to detail and adaptability are key.

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I am a dedicated and detail-oriented Data Annotation Specialist with extensive experience in organising and annotating diverse datasets across AI domains, including computer vision, large language models, and conversational AI. I specialize in 3D LiDAR point cloud annotations and managing complex datasets for autonomous vehicles and robotic systems. I am committed to delivering high-quality, structured datasets that enable effective machine learning training.

My experience spans leading data annotation teams, implementing quality assurance measures, and developing advanced annotation training. I am proficient with various annotation tools and techniques, and I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments where attention to detail and adaptability are key.

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Language

English
Advanced
Swahili
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Data Annotation Associate at Digital Divide Data
August 1, 2024 - June 14, 2024
Responsible for accurate data annotation and quality assurance in a collaborative environment. Tasks include labeling and annotating data according to project-specific guidelines, conducting quality checks to ensure accuracy, utilizing various annotation tools efficiently, maintaining detailed documentation, engaging in regular team communication to ensure consistency, integrating training feedback to enhance annotation quality, and managing pilot projects from client initiation through to production.
Data Annotation Specialist at CloudFactory
June 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Focused on precise data labelling for machine learning model training. Annotated 2D and 3D datasets, followed quality control processes to ensure data accuracy, conducted self and peer reviews to identify and fix errors, collaborated with team members to meet project guidelines, and participated in team meetings to discuss updates and best practices.
Data Annotation Agent - Food Waste Management at Adept Technologies
January 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024
Specialized in annotating food-related datasets for machine learning models. Responsibilities included annotating food labels for classification and analysis, collaborating with project managers to align with machine learning goals, ensuring data quality and accuracy, and adapting to project changes to improve model performance.
Associate at Samasource Limited
July 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Engaged in data annotation and quality assurance for various datasets. Assigned tags and labels within datasets, annotated 3D lidar datasets with advanced techniques, ensured adherence to quality and accuracy standards, and collaborated across teams to meet project requirements.
LLM Data QA at RWS Group
March 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
Reviewed and validated large-scale multilingual data annotations to ensure accuracy, focusing on entities, intents, and sentiment tagging especially in Swahili and English. Performed QA testing of multilingual preference ranking models by reviewing annotated data to identify improvements. Collaborated cross-functionally to identify data quality issues and recommend solutions, providing detailed feedback for continuous process enhancement.
Data Annotation Specialist at Scale AI
September 1, 2020 - March 1, 2023
Led and mentored a team of data annotators, fostering a high-performance environment. Developed and implemented quality control measures for audio, text, video, LIDAR, and image annotation to ensure consistency. Supervised 3D point cloud annotations for autonomous vehicles and robotics. Oversaw video data annotation projects such as object detection and activity recognition, liaised between annotators and project managers, utilized industry-leading tools like Lidarlite, conducted training programs, prepared project reports, and minimized risks to ensure smooth delivery.
Purchasing and Supplies Intern at Thika West County Commissioner's Office
November 1, 2018 - March 1, 2019
Carried out tender processing, market surveys, and analysis to enhance procurement efficiency. Managed inventory control and stock optimization. Supervised waste and asset disposal, maintained accurate procurement records, assisted in purchase orders preparation, verified invoices, and kept up-to-date with industry trends and regulations.
Senior Data Annotation Associate at Label Your Data
August 1, 2024 - June 14, 2024
Responsible for accurate data annotation and quality assurance in a collaborative environment. Tasks include labeling and annotating data according to project guidelines, conducting quality checks for accuracy, utilizing various annotation tools, maintaining detailed documentation, communicating with team members to ensure consistency, integrating feedback to improve quality, and managing pilot projects from client stage to production.
Data Annotation Specialist at CloudFactory
June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Focused on precise data labeling for machine learning model training. Annotated 2D and 3D datasets, followed quality control processes, conducted self and peer reviews, collaborated to meet project guidelines, and participated in team meetings for project updates and best practices.
Data Annotation Agent - Food Waste Management at Adept Technologies
January 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024
Specialized in annotating food-related datasets for machine learning models. Annotated food labels for classification and analysis, collaborated with project managers to align with ML goals, ensured quality and accuracy of annotated data, and adapted to project changes to improve model performance.
Associate at Samasource Limited
July 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Engaged in data annotation and quality assurance for various datasets including 3D LiDAR datasets using advanced techniques. Ensured adherence and accuracy of annotations, and collaborated with teams to meet project requirements.
LLM Data QA - Kiswahili Project at RWS Group
March 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023
Reviewed and validated multilingual data annotations to ensure consistency, accuracy of entity, intent, and sentiment tagging with focus on Swahili and English. Performed QA testing for multilingual preference ranking model, collaborated with cross-functional teams to address data quality issues, and stayed updated on LLM and multilingual NLP best practices.
Data Annotation Specialist at Scale AI
September 1, 2020 - March 31, 2023
Led and mentored annotation teams, developed quality control measures for various data types including audio, text, video, LIDAR, and images. Supervised 3D point cloud annotation for autonomous vehicles and robotics, oversaw video annotation tasks, liaised between annotators and project managers, trained team members, created reports, minimized project risks to ensure smooth delivery and customer satisfaction, utilizing industry-leading annotation tools.
Purchasing and Supplies Intern at Thika West County Commissioner's Office
November 1, 2018 - March 31, 2019
Carried out tender processing, market surveys, managed stores and supplies, supervised waste and asset disposal, maintained inventory records, supported procurement activities including purchase order creation and invoice verification.

Education

Purchasing & Supplies Management at Mount Kenya University
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education at Tatang’anya Boys High School
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Purchasing & Supplies Management at Mount Kenya University
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education at Tatang’anya Boys High School
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014

Qualifications

AI101 – At Sama Source
January 11, 2030 - June 24, 2025
Google Digital Training
January 11, 2030 - June 24, 2025
Online Writing - Clear Phrases
January 11, 2030 - June 24, 2025
Lidar Annotations - Scale AI
January 11, 2030 - June 24, 2025
Basic Cyber Security - Cisco Networking
January 11, 2030 - June 24, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Transportation & Logistics, Professional Services, Government, Media & Entertainment, Computers & Electronics, Other