Hi, I’m Shawn Nicholson, a data labeling and AI-safety professional based in Jacksonville, NC. I currently lead AI interaction audits at Magnit, coordinating audit processes, training teams on AI safety, and driving improvements to ensure safe, accurate AI interactions. I thrive on turning complex challenges into scalable processes that improve product safety and efficiency. I bring a psychology-driven approach to data collection and analysis, with experience designing surveys, analyzing quantitative and qualitative data, and collaborating with major brands like Disney, Apple, and Xbox. I’m passionate about applying research insights to real-world problems and sharing knowledge through mentoring and team collaboration.

Shawn Nicholson

Hi, I’m Shawn Nicholson, a data labeling and AI-safety professional based in Jacksonville, NC. I currently lead AI interaction audits at Magnit, coordinating audit processes, training teams on AI safety, and driving improvements to ensure safe, accurate AI interactions. I thrive on turning complex challenges into scalable processes that improve product safety and efficiency. I bring a psychology-driven approach to data collection and analysis, with experience designing surveys, analyzing quantitative and qualitative data, and collaborating with major brands like Disney, Apple, and Xbox. I’m passionate about applying research insights to real-world problems and sharing knowledge through mentoring and team collaboration.

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Hi, I’m Shawn Nicholson, a data labeling and AI-safety professional based in Jacksonville, NC. I currently lead AI interaction audits at Magnit, coordinating audit processes, training teams on AI safety, and driving improvements to ensure safe, accurate AI interactions. I thrive on turning complex challenges into scalable processes that improve product safety and efficiency.

I bring a psychology-driven approach to data collection and analysis, with experience designing surveys, analyzing quantitative and qualitative data, and collaborating with major brands like Disney, Apple, and Xbox. I’m passionate about applying research insights to real-world problems and sharing knowledge through mentoring and team collaboration.

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Work Experience

Data Labeling Analyst II at Magnit
May 1, 2024 - Present
Lead AI interaction audits, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and ethical standards. Coordinate audit processes and maintain high-quality standards. Collaborate with new teams to provide training on AI safety and resolve complex AI-user interaction issues. Implement process improvements to enhance review efficiency. Focus on reporting and documentation to inform product enhancements and AI safety protocols.
Data Annotator at RWS Group
August 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023
Review AI-generated responses and perform research and quality assurance to ensure responses are accurate, informative, concise, and unbiased.
Associate – Quantitative Insights at Material+
November 1, 2021 - January 31, 2023
Create and review deliverables for major leaders in entertainment and technology (Disney, Apple, Xbox). Design and program surveys to collect demographic and behavioral data. Train new team members and assist with SEO and tracking impacts of world events on products. Lead and participate in internal and client-facing meetings to solve problems and plan for the future.
Peer Tutor at Queens University of Charlotte
January 1, 2019 - May 1, 2021
Assist students in understanding psychology, statistics, and APA writing style. Collaborate with faculty and other tutors to create materials supporting departmental management, marketing, and accessibility.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Queens University of Charlotte
January 1, 2017 - May 1, 2021

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet