Hi, I'm Emmanuel Lewis Turikumwe, a data annotation and AI training specialist based in Kigali, Rwanda. I design and audit structured datasets for ML models using tools like CVAT and SQL, with a focus on image, video, text, audio, and SQL data. I enjoy building robust data workflows, enforcing guidelines, and ensuring high-quality annotations across distributed teams. Beyond annotation, I assist in preparing data for model fine-tuning, creating dashboards, and generating research insights. I hold an MPhil in Intellectual Property and a BSc in Civil Engineering, and I communicate in English (Fluent), French (Intermediate), and Spanish (Basic). I thrive in remote settings and am comfortable coordinating with international stakeholders.

Emmanuel Lewis TURIKUMWE

Hi, I'm Emmanuel Lewis Turikumwe, a data annotation and AI training specialist based in Kigali, Rwanda. I design and audit structured datasets for ML models using tools like CVAT and SQL, with a focus on image, video, text, audio, and SQL data. I enjoy building robust data workflows, enforcing guidelines, and ensuring high-quality annotations across distributed teams. Beyond annotation, I assist in preparing data for model fine-tuning, creating dashboards, and generating research insights. I hold an MPhil in Intellectual Property and a BSc in Civil Engineering, and I communicate in English (Fluent), French (Intermediate), and Spanish (Basic). I thrive in remote settings and am comfortable coordinating with international stakeholders.

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Hi, I’m Emmanuel Lewis Turikumwe, a data annotation and AI training specialist based in Kigali, Rwanda. I design and audit structured datasets for ML models using tools like CVAT and SQL, with a focus on image, video, text, audio, and SQL data. I enjoy building robust data workflows, enforcing guidelines, and ensuring high-quality annotations across distributed teams.

Beyond annotation, I assist in preparing data for model fine-tuning, creating dashboards, and generating research insights. I hold an MPhil in Intellectual Property and a BSc in Civil Engineering, and I communicate in English (Fluent), French (Intermediate), and Spanish (Basic). I thrive in remote settings and am comfortable coordinating with international stakeholders.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Independent Contractor at Sepal AI
October 1, 2025 - November 6, 2025
Annotated and evaluated SQL query datasets for AI model training; corrected schema references, syntax, and query logic for database retrieval optimization; ensured clarity and instructional accuracy in SQL tasks for machine learning pipelines.
AI Trainer – Annotation Project at Micro1
June 1, 2025 - November 6, 2025
Trained an AI model to SEE and describe the world through high-quality annotation; annotated videos and completions for fine-tuning; maintained rigorous guideline compliance and documentation standards; worked asynchronously with international teams on labeling tasks.
Data Annotator at Zipline
February 1, 2023 - November 6, 2025
Labeled drone imagery and logistics footage to train autonomous object detection and classification systems; applied bounding boxes and segmentation using CVAT; reviewed peer annotations for QA and flagged anomalies to improve annotation protocols.
Technical Support Specialist at Africabet 1XPro
November 1, 2024 - November 6, 2025
Provided first-line remote support for software setup and troubleshooting via TeamViewer; coordinated with international support teams (Germany) for complex issues; documented fixes and technical workflows for internal knowledge sharing.
Data Analysis Specialist at ZV Consulting
May 2, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Managed structured and unstructured data for research and client projects; generated visual reports and analytical summaries to support consulting insights; contributed to data preparation for machine learning use cases.

Education

MPhil in Intellectual Property at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025
BSc in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical) at University of Rwanda, College of Science and Technology
October 2, 2017 - November 18, 2022

Qualifications

Introduction to Data Annotation (DA Basics)
May 1, 2025 - May 6, 2025
Practical Data Annotation (DA Practices)
May 12, 2025 - May 20, 2025
Advanced Data Annotation (DA Connections)
May 21, 2025 - May 29, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education, Other, Computers & Electronics
    paper Luma Project

    On the LUMA Project, I worked on high-precision multimodal data annotation and evaluation tasks aimed at improving the performance of advanced AI models. My responsibilities included annotating and reviewing video content according to strict guidelines, with a strong focus on visual accuracy, temporal consistency, camera motion, scene structure, and object interactions.

    I ensured that annotations were detailed, logically coherent, and aligned with model training requirements, while consistently identifying visual artifacts, motion inconsistencies, rendering errors, and prompt deviations. The role required strong attention to detail, adherence to quality standards, and the ability to provide clear, structured justifications that supported accurate AI evaluation and model refinement.