I’m Lazarus Otiieno, a digital design and AI-focused professional with extensive experience in LLM evaluation, prompt engineering, and high-fidelity transcription quality work. I refine machine learning outputs through careful data processing, ensuring the final results are accurate, consistent, and user-focused for complex data-driven projects. I also bring strong quality assurance and domain expertise from subject-matter and QA leadership roles, where I managed high-detail data labeling and helped maintain strict standards across evolving client guidelines. Whether it’s benchmarking and RLHF workflows, converting audio to verbatim text with tight formatting rules, or improving annotation consistency through edge-case review, I’m committed to delivering reliable outcomes you can trust.

Lazarus Otiieno Otiieno

I’m Lazarus Otiieno, a digital design and AI-focused professional with extensive experience in LLM evaluation, prompt engineering, and high-fidelity transcription quality work. I refine machine learning outputs through careful data processing, ensuring the final results are accurate, consistent, and user-focused for complex data-driven projects. I also bring strong quality assurance and domain expertise from subject-matter and QA leadership roles, where I managed high-detail data labeling and helped maintain strict standards across evolving client guidelines. Whether it’s benchmarking and RLHF workflows, converting audio to verbatim text with tight formatting rules, or improving annotation consistency through edge-case review, I’m committed to delivering reliable outcomes you can trust.

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I’m Lazarus Otiieno, a digital design and AI-focused professional with extensive experience in LLM evaluation, prompt engineering, and high-fidelity transcription quality work. I refine machine learning outputs through careful data processing, ensuring the final results are accurate, consistent, and user-focused for complex data-driven projects.

I also bring strong quality assurance and domain expertise from subject-matter and QA leadership roles, where I managed high-detail data labeling and helped maintain strict standards across evolving client guidelines. Whether it’s benchmarking and RLHF workflows, converting audio to verbatim text with tight formatting rules, or improving annotation consistency through edge-case review, I’m committed to delivering reliable outcomes you can trust.

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Language

English
Fluent
Swahili
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance LLM & Transcription Expert
May 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026
Conduct high-level LLM evaluation including RLHF and prompt engineering. Perform precise transcription tasks with strong verbatim accuracy and adherence to complex linguistic and formatting guidelines. Specialize in data categorization and sentiment analysis to improve model response quality. Focus on high-fidelity data processing to support complex, accuracy-driven projects and reliable user-focused outcomes.
Associate (SME) & Quality Assurance at Sam a
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2026
Progressed from Associate to Subject Matter Expert (SME) while executing QA responsibilities to maintain high-fidelity data standards. Provided critical coverage for QA leads and managed complex data labeling across multiple projects, ensuring strict adherence to evolving client guidelines. Strengthened documentation quality and ensured label consistency by identifying edge cases and reducing annotation noise.
Assistant Chairperson & Member at PICK Group
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
Coordinated organizational activities and managed records with high precision. Ensured accuracy in attendance tracking and maintained reliable documentation.

Education

Degree in Web Design & Development at Nairobi Bit’s School of Digital Design
January 1, 2014 - September 6, 2026
ICT Certificate at Children of the Rising Sun- Home
January 1, 2012 - September 6, 2026
Grade II Certificate in Electrical & Electronics Installation at Gede Youth Polytechnic
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

ICT Certificate
January 1, 2012 - September 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other