I am Dr. Devika Garud, an AI LLM expert with a PhD and MBA, specializing in Generative AI, large language models, Agentic AI, and Machine Learning. I have a proven track record in content creation that maintains accuracy, consistency, and alignment with style guides and SEO best practices. I excel at analyzing large datasets, ensuring data quality, and creating detailed labels for AI/ML models and decision-making processes. I bring hands-on experience in prompting strategies, RLHF, data annotation (including video and audio), and training AI agents for complex web-based interactions. I am skilled at collaborating across teams to deliver responsible AI solutions that are practical, reliable, and aligned with business goals.

Dr. Devika Garud

I am Dr. Devika Garud, an AI LLM expert with a PhD and MBA, specializing in Generative AI, large language models, Agentic AI, and Machine Learning. I have a proven track record in content creation that maintains accuracy, consistency, and alignment with style guides and SEO best practices. I excel at analyzing large datasets, ensuring data quality, and creating detailed labels for AI/ML models and decision-making processes. I bring hands-on experience in prompting strategies, RLHF, data annotation (including video and audio), and training AI agents for complex web-based interactions. I am skilled at collaborating across teams to deliver responsible AI solutions that are practical, reliable, and aligned with business goals.

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I am Dr. Devika Garud, an AI LLM expert with a PhD and MBA, specializing in Generative AI, large language models, Agentic AI, and Machine Learning. I have a proven track record in content creation that maintains accuracy, consistency, and alignment with style guides and SEO best practices. I excel at analyzing large datasets, ensuring data quality, and creating detailed labels for AI/ML models and decision-making processes.

I bring hands-on experience in prompting strategies, RLHF, data annotation (including video and audio), and training AI agents for complex web-based interactions. I am skilled at collaborating across teams to deliver responsible AI solutions that are practical, reliable, and aligned with business goals.

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Work Experience

Localization Vendor Coordinator at IMCS
April 1, 2025 - Present
Remote Uber account work: evaluated prompts and outputs for quality, identified LLM bugs, and designed prompts to address inconsistencies. Implemented diverse prompt engineering techniques (Persona, Multichain, Thought Zero, Explanatory) to generate prompts, responses, and engaging dialogues. Refined conversation subjects and LLM responses for safety, factual accuracy, and creativity, supported by detailed research. Contributed to data annotation processes (video and audio) and used prompt design to proactively address model deficiencies.
LLM Prompt Writer and Evaluator at Pareto.AI
January 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025
Trajectory annotation for use cases in Presentation and Spreadsheets (Project LV - Claude.ai); AI Trajectory Captioning Specialist (Project CM - Claude.ai). Assisted training of an AI Browser Agent by augmenting steps and trajectories to improve workflow; enhanced AI understanding of complex web interactions; provided structured reasoning annotations to improve automated decision-making and video generation. Legal annotator for MSA documentation; identified and annotated errors in Python scripts; evaluated and ranked LLM prompt-answer pairs and outputs against quality frameworks.
AI Math Expert at Outlier
June 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025
Data labeling of mathematical prompts for step-by-step solutions generated by AI models to ensure accuracy and logical consistency. Created reasoning prompts and prompts with constraints to guide AI responses. Proficient in Chain-of-Thought, QA pairs, Zero-shot, and One-Shot prompts. Applied RLHF to improve AI adaptability in education, technical writing, and creative domains. Designed prompts using LaTeX to improve math-related responses.
AI Content Writer at Google (Contract)
September 1, 2023 - October 1, 2024
Wrote and refined prompts, developed persona-based prompts across diverse topics; ranked QA pairs based on quality rubrics; conducted data labeling and annotation for AI/ML models; led misalignment work to ensure data consistency and LLM quality assurance; prepared qualitative evaluation reports for the client. Performed RLHF, audited high-priority content, curated LLM answers, and ensured responsible AI & compliance. Evaluated AI-generated responses for accuracy, compliance, and tone in sensitive domains.
Web Content Writer at Jackson State Community College (Tennessee Board of Regents)
November 1, 2022 - September 1, 2023
Collaborated to redesign learning materials and website content; wrote SEO-optimized copy; defined information architecture; designed high-fidelity graphics; ensured ADA/WCAG accessibility; implemented agile iterations; authored style guides and SOPs for consistent content; improved search rankings and performed keyword research; managed content with Confluence.
Lead Digital Marketing and Marketing Content Creator at Shradhey Public School
December 1, 2021 - October 1, 2022
Created UX writing for website, social media, blog, and news; boosted SEO rankings by 15+ positions through keyword research and optimization; analyzed content performance with Google Analytics; managed Drupal CMS and ensured accessibility; trained teams on writing best practices; produced branded assets and led marketing content initiatives.
Assistant Director at Adhira International School
January 1, 2020 - December 1, 2021
Led digital marketing and UX/content development for a new K-12 school; created site navigation and content, integrated payment portal, chatbot, and communications platform; improved search rankings by 15+ positions; implemented keyword research, content optimization, and schema markup.
Assistant Professor (Statistical Methods and Business Management) at Sinhgad Institutes (Pune University)
August 1, 2010 - January 1, 2020
Delivered lectures on marketing, statistical methods, regression, data analysis, research methodology, and consumer behavior. Mentored PhD and postgraduate students in research; published research papers; created marketing content and blogs; proficient in Excel and Google Sheets for data analysis and reporting.

Education

PhD in Business Administration & Management at Savitribai Phule Pune University
January 11, 2030 - February 10, 2026
MBA in Marketing at Savitribai Phule Pune University
January 11, 2030 - February 10, 2026
Bachelor of Pharmacy at Government College of Pharmacy
January 11, 2030 - February 10, 2026

Qualifications

Diploma in Digital Marketing
January 11, 2030 - February 10, 2026
Generative AI (Google Cloud, Coursera)
January 11, 2030 - February 10, 2026
Responsible AI Practices (AWS, Coursera)
January 11, 2030 - February 10, 2026
Introduction to Image Generation (Google Cloud, Coursera)
January 11, 2030 - February 10, 2026
Prompt Engineering with Llama 2&3 (DeepLearning.AI, Coursera)
January 11, 2030 - February 10, 2026
Agile Scrum Foundation
January 11, 2030 - February 10, 2026
Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT (Vanderbilt University, Coursera)
January 11, 2030 - February 10, 2026
Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-commerce (Coursera)
January 11, 2030 - February 10, 2026
The New Trainer's Guide to Creating End User Documentation
January 11, 2030 - February 10, 2026
Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Fundamentals for Beginners
January 11, 2030 - February 10, 2026

Industry Experience

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