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Thomas Clarke

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Kia ora! I'm Thomas Clarke, a linguist, project manager, and quality-assurance specialist who loves audio and language data.

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Kia ora! I’m Thomas Clarke, a linguist, project manager, and quality-assurance specialist who loves audio and language data. I believe in addressing all the small things to transform client goals into efficient and fleshed-out results across transcription, localisation, data analysis, quality assurance, and AI evaluation.

I have a special knack for nuance and mentoring others, as well as communicating clearly with clients. My native English is complemented by experiences across NZ, AU, and US contexts through a variety of projects and studies.

  • 9 years' experience
  • Joined February 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Education
  • Software & Internet
  • Other
  • Computers & Electronics
  • Gaming

Work experience· 4 roles

Project Manager · Pole To WinJul 2025 – Present · 1 yr 5 mos

Manage and coordinate two teams of linguists, assigning tasks to align with client guidelines and deadlines; track productivity and hours; ensure projects stay on schedule across multiple languages; serve as primary liaison between clients and management to relay instructions and maximize efficiency.

AI Evaluator and Reviewer (Tier II) · OutlierMay 2024 – May 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

Rated and ranked AI-generated responses, providing detailed explanations to fine-tune model outputs and ensure high-quality results. Worked on privacy, safety, and policy violations, refining moderation guidelines and workflows for multiple LLM providers to enhance compliance and safety. Rapidly promoted to Tier II and Oracle teams, auditing peers’ evaluations and delivering structured feedback to improve consistency and accuracy.

Linguistic Consultant · Pole To WinJan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

Processed large volumes of US and NZ English speech data, enhancing transcription accuracy by over 50% through detailed phonemic, phonetic, and orthographic transcription and linguistic annotation. Ran strict quality checks on audio and localized scripts, reducing errors by flagging phonetic, syntactic, and stylistic issues. Improved onboarding accuracy and efficiency via detailed feedback and mentoring.

Coaching & Knowledge Consultant · Singtel OptusJan 2009 – Jan 2016 · 7 yrs 1 mo

Education

Bachelor of Arts · University of Waikato2021 – 2023

Major: Linguistics | Minor: International Languages and Cultures

Certifications and awards

GA Level 3 Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language2017 – 2026

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