I am an experienced AI Data Trainer and Language Specialist with a strong background in prompt and response writing, chatbot evaluation, and multimodal data annotation. I am skilled at assessing model outputs across dimensions such as instruction-following, truthfulness, tone, clarity, and safety, and I have worked with RLHF and SFT methodologies. I have delivered on projects across audio transcription, video evaluation, and language-specific work in Italian and English, including translating and reviewing English-to-Italian prompts and responses to ensure grammatical accuracy, fluency, and semantic fidelity. I am adept at improving linguistic quality in alignment with project guidelines and cultural nuances, and I am passionate about contributing to robust, ethical, and high-quality AI systems. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy designing detailed evaluation rubrics and providing high-quality data for model fine-tuning and alignment.

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I am an experienced AI Data Trainer and Language Specialist with a strong background in prompt and response writing, chatbot evaluation, and multimodal data annotation. I am skilled at assessing model outputs across dimensions such as instruction-following, truthfulness, tone, clarity, and safety, and I have worked with RLHF and SFT methodologies. I have delivered on projects across audio transcription, video evaluation, and language-specific work in Italian and English, including translating and reviewing English-to-Italian prompts and responses to ensure grammatical accuracy, fluency, and semantic fidelity. I am adept at improving linguistic quality in alignment with project guidelines and cultural nuances, and I am passionate about contributing to robust, ethical, and high-quality AI systems. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy designing detailed evaluation rubrics and providing high-quality data for model fine-tuning and alignment.

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I am an experienced AI Data Trainer and Language Specialist with a strong background in prompt and response writing, chatbot evaluation, and multimodal data annotation. I am skilled at assessing model outputs across dimensions such as instruction-following, truthfulness, tone, clarity, and safety, and I have worked with RLHF and SFT methodologies. I have delivered on projects across audio transcription, video evaluation, and language-specific work in Italian and English, including translating and reviewing English-to-Italian prompts and responses to ensure grammatical accuracy, fluency, and semantic fidelity.

I am adept at improving linguistic quality in alignment with project guidelines and cultural nuances, and I am passionate about contributing to robust, ethical, and high-quality AI systems. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy designing detailed evaluation rubrics and providing high-quality data for model fine-tuning and alignment.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

AI Data Trainer & Reviewer at Scale AI
April 1, 2024 - November 5, 2025
Collaborated on multiple AI training projects using RLHF and SFT; wrote high-quality prompts and responses; evaluated model outputs across instruction-following, truthfulness, fluency, safety, and language quality; performed audio-related tasks including recordings, scripted conversations, and transcription in Italian and English; served as a Reviewer to ensure quality and consistency; selected as an Oracle member for outstanding performance; translated and revised English-to-Italian prompts and responses containing sensitive content to improve grammar, fluency, and naturalness; designed detailed evaluation rubrics to define high-quality response criteria.
Voice AI Trainer & Audio Transcriber at LingoTribe
August 1, 2025 - November 5, 2025
Engaged in authentic, unscripted Italian voice conversations using professional equipment to create high-quality audio samples for AI training; collaborated with a language-specific community group to share feedback and improve recording practices; contributed to inclusive AI development by discussing everyday topics and culture in natural speech; transcribed Italian audio recordings with accuracy and consistency, following formatting standards and preserving fidelity to spoken language.
Chain-of-Thought Data Curator at micro1
September 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Developed and curated gold-standard Chain-of-Thought datasets to enhance multi-step reasoning in LLMs; designed scalable rubrics to assess logical flow, correctness, and clarity; wrote and reviewed high-quality CoT responses; identified common model failure modes and documented them to guide improvements; collaborated with trainers and evaluators to refine benchmarks and protocols.
AI Data Trainer at Alignerr
March 1, 2025 - November 5, 2025
Contributed to multiple Generative AI projects focusing on prompt writing and evaluating chatbot responses for linguistic quality, relevance, factual accuracy, and safety; worked on advanced video annotation tasks; applied critical thinking to ensure high-quality data for model fine-tuning and alignment.
Search Relevance Rater at Innodata
August 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Evaluated the relevance of search results to improve AI-powered ranking and recommendation systems; analyzed user queries for linguistic, semantic, and cultural accuracy to ensure high-quality user experience; conducted research to support optimization of search algorithms and language models.
Transcription Specialist at One Forma
July 1, 2025 - November 5, 2025
Reviewed and corrected Italian audio transcripts with a focus on pre-ITN accuracy; identified and corrected transcription errors to improve alignment between spoken content and textual output; contributed to improving the linguistic precision of ASR systems through detailed linguistic and phonetic analysis.
AI Data Trainer at Appen
June 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Contributed to multilingual LLM development through domain-specific data collection, annotation, and evaluation; ensured contextual accuracy and linguistic integrity across language domains; performed data preprocessing and quality assurance; assisted in evaluating model outputs for scalability; evaluated English-to-Italian translations of prompts and responses containing sensitive content for grammatical correctness, fluency, and translation accuracy.
AI Data Trainer at One Forma
November 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Evaluated AI-generated responses from a virtual shopping assistant, focusing on seven key components to ensure relevance and usefulness; assessed multi-turn conversations, product detail references, and customer intent alignment within an Amazon app environment; applied structured evaluation criteria to provide high-quality feedback.
AI Data Trainer at Super Annotate
September 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Generated high-quality prompts and responses to train and evaluate generative AI models; ensured clarity, relevance, and naturalness in outputs; contributed to refining model behavior across diverse use cases by writing diverse and localized content in Italian.
Ads Quality Rater at Welocalize
May 1, 2024 - November 5, 2025
Analyzed and rated online advertisements, landing pages, and keyword-query matches to ensure quality, clarity, and relevance for Italian-language users; reviewed and flagged sensitive or misleading content across digital platforms, including video-based search engines like YouTube; applied strict evaluation criteria to optimize user ad experience.
Ads Quality Rater at Telus Digital
November 1, 2022 - November 5, 2025
Evaluated relevance and accuracy of online ads, landing pages, and content based on user queries; assessed search term quality, keyword-query matches, and potential misleading content, including YouTube evaluations; ensured alignment with current advertising and content guidelines.
Sales Agent at Optima Italia
July 1, 2020 - July 1, 2020
Promoted and upsold products and services; demonstrated features to customers and discussed technical details to overcome objections; upheld high customer service standards and used a consultative approach to identify customer needs.
Digital Marketing Consultant at Marketing Italia
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Provided weekly updates on digital marketing campaigns; analyzed competitor pages for backlink and keyword opportunities; engaged with clients to establish relationships and led meetings to determine project requirements and action plans to enhance client success.
Digital Marketing Consultant at Digital & Viral
November 1, 2016 - November 1, 2016
Used a consultative approach to understand client needs, responded to requests for information, followed up with customers to provide support, and contributed to increasing website traffic through effective SEO strategies.
Sports Journalist at Ilmionapoli.it
March 1, 2015 - March 1, 2015
Delivered authoritative sports coverage with careful attention to game facts, statistics, and predictions; managed online sports columns, blogs, and video pieces; supported social promotions and engagement; edited multiple pieces weekly to ensure accuracy and quality.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communication Studies at Università Suor Orsola Benincasa, Naples, Italy
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012
High School Diploma at Liceo Scientifico Galileo Galilei, Naples, Italy
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2008

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services, Other