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I am Svetlana Timofeeva, a senior AI quality reviewer and content audit specialist with over three years of experience in LLM training and more than two decades in editorial leadership. I excel at guideline fidelity, rubric-based scoring, and providing neutral, actionable feedback to help align models with safety, accuracy, and logical consistency. I have a proven track record evaluating large and diverse data sets for quality, safety, and factual integrity, with a meticulous attention to detail and a strong commitment to reliability.
Beyond my AI quality work, I have led editorial teams and content operations across broadcasting and journalism, including managing a 28-member team and directing content production with regulatory compliance. I am fluent in Russian and English and continually expand my technical skills in Python and SQL to support data-driven decision making and scalable QA processes.
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Language
Russian
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Work Experience
AI Language & Content Specialist (Russian LLM Focus) at Outlier
May 1, 2024 - PresentLed Russian-language quality assurance for AI model training projects, focusing on linguistic accuracy, cultural relevance, and overall localization of AI-generated content. Mastered a proprietary AI training platform to assess data quality, generate targeted feedback, and improve outputs for factuality, completeness, brevity, and grammar. Analyzed requirements and linguistic data to identify patterns, improve annotation consistency, and contribute to refining quality standards and guidelines for the Russian language. Wrote and refined prompt-based questions to produce diverse AI responses that meet high linguistic and stylistic standards. Collaborated with project managers and team members to clarify guidelines, address linguistic challenges, and optimize workflows, boosting team efficiency. Served as a subject-matter expert for Russian language and culture to ensure content appropriateness.
CEO, Chief Editor at Nesvetay
May 1, 2007 - May 1, 2016Led all operational, creative, and administrative aspects of a local television and radio company, overseeing content development and quality control across multiple platforms. Designed and managed end-to-end content production workflows to ensure high-quality output, linguistic precision, and adherence to deadlines. Supervised video and audio content production, including on-camera presence and voice recording. Mentored and developed a team of 28 journalists and technical staff, fostering a collaborative, innovative, and high-performance environment focused on effective public communication. Drove strategic planning, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement to grow audience reach and brand presence in the region.
Journalist / Correspondent at Various Newspapers & Nesvetay TV Company
January 1, 1985 - May 1, 2007Gained extensive experience in writing, editing, and content creation across print and broadcast media (television), adapting narratives for diverse audiences. Developed strong analytical, research, and linguistic adaptation skills to produce clear, concise, and impactful reports. Regularly conducted on-camera interviews and voice-overs for television segments, demonstrating proficiency in public communication and media delivery.
AI Content Evaluator & Alignment Specialist at Mercor (Project Nova)
January 1, 2024 - PresentMultimodal Model Evaluation: performed daily preference ranking of hundreds of multimodal AI outputs (images, audio, and video) against prompts to evaluate model performance and alignment. High-Volume Data Quality: maintained high accuracy and throughput in large-scale annotation workflows, contributing to reliable training data for model fine-tuning and preference optimization. Focused on evaluating content for cultural sensitivity and logical consistency, ensuring AI outputs align with human values.
AI Language & Content Specialist at Outlier
January 1, 2024 - PresentRLHF & Red Teaming Specialist: applied RLHF methodologies to align model behavior with human values; excelled in adversarial testing; identified critical safety vulnerabilities ("jailbreaks") and policy violations that others missed. Senior Quality Auditor: high-level reviewer/auditor for complex safety tasks, assessing peer work for logic and compliance. Proficient with proprietary AI training platforms for nuanced data assessment, feedback generation, and quality improvement; analyzed linguistic data to improve annotation consistency and guidelines; localized Russian-language content.
Volunteer Leadership & Community Engagement Editor & Media Coordinator at Evangelical Christian Baptist Church Community
January 1, 2016 - PresentManaged communications and newsletters for a diverse faith-based community, ensuring cultural and theological accuracy; served as a bridge between community needs and digital resources.
AI Red Teaming & Content Alignment Specialist (Contract) at Uber AI Solutions
January 1, 2025 - PresentSafety & Alignment: Conducted adversarial testing on large-scale Russian LLMs; investigated and mitigated technical abuse vectors and security vulnerabilities; analyzed datasets to detect coordinated model exploitation. Expert QA: Performed high-level reviews of model outputs focusing on linguistic accuracy, factuality, and ethical guardrails; reviewed sensitive, explicit, and high-risk content for safety and policy alignment. Adversarial Prompting: Developed complex, multi-turn prompts to stress-test robustness and jailbreaking resistance.
AI Researcher / Senior Content Specialist at Mercor
January 1, 2024 - PresentMultimodal Evaluation: Evaluated and ranked hundreds of AI-generated outputs across text, image, audio, and video modalities to optimize alignment. Data Integrity & EQ: Ensured high-throughput quality assurance for training datasets focusing on cultural sensitivity, emotional intelligence (EQ), and logical consistency in Russian outputs. Annotation Expertise: Mastered proprietary data validation interfaces for large-scale preference optimization workflows.
Senior AI Content Trainer/Auditor (Red Team) at Outlier / Scale AI
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025RLHF & Red Teaming: Specialized in jailbreaking safety guardrails for Russian language models; adversarial threat investigation. Quality Leadership: Served as high-level Reviewer and Auditor, assessing peer work for logic and compliance to ensure high data integrity. Linguistic SME: Acted as Subject Matter Expert for Russian language and culture; refined quality standards and created prompts for creative writing and analytical tasks. Platform Mastery: Leveraged proprietary RLHF platforms for nuanced data assessment and detailed feedback.
Linguistic & Audio Data Expert (Contract) at Babel, Sigma, Telus International
January 1, 2024 - PresentVoice Data Collection: Contributed high-quality audio recordings and phonetic transcriptions for ASR and TTS models. High-Accuracy Annotation: Performed precision labeling of linguistic data, ensuring grammatical correctness and natural phrasing for localized AI datasets.
CEO, CHIEF EDITOR at Television and Radio Company "Nesvetay"
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2016Media Leadership: Led a regional media organization, supervising a team of 28 journalists and technical staff. Editorial Excellence: Managed full content production cycles, ensuring linguistic precision and high-quality output for video and audio broadcasting.
Journalist / Correspondent at Various Media Outlets
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 2007Core Foundation: Established a 20+ year foundation in professional journalism, fostering exceptional skills in language analysis and complex communication.
AI Quality Auditor & Content Reviewer (Contract) at Uber AI Solutions / Mercor / Babel / Telus
January 1, 2025 - PresentGuideline Adherence: rigorously evaluated LLM outputs against detailed rubrics and safety policies, ensuring 100% compliance with complex task instructions. Structured Feedback: provided precise, actionable written feedback to training teams, identifying logical fallacies and factual inconsistencies in high volumes of data. Security & Policy: identified and flagged potential safety and integrity issues, contributing to the development of safer AI models for the Russian-speaking market.
Senior AI Trainer & Quality Lead (Reviewer) at Outlier / Scale AI
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025Editorial QA: served as a high-level Reviewer, auditing submissions for linguistic precision, logical reasoning, and adherence to evolving project standards. Evaluation Frameworks: applied consistent judgment across diverse domains, relying on documented rubrics to minimize personal bias and ensure objective scoring. Performance Metrics: maintained high accuracy scores in rapid-turnaround environments, consistently meeting rigorous quality benchmarks.
CEO & Chief Editor at Television and Radio Company "Nesvetay"
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2016Quality Control Lead: supervised a team of 28 staff, managing the full content production cycle with a focus on editorial excellence and regulatory compliance. Policy Enforcement: ensured all broadcasting met strict legal and ethical standards, acting as the final point of audit for public-facing content.
Editor & Media Coordinator at Evangelical Christian Baptist Church Community
January 1, 2016 - PresentManaged communications and newsletters for a diverse faith-based community, ensuring cultural and theological accuracy. Served as a bridge between community needs and digital resources, fostering engagement and inclusion. Deep understanding of the ethical and social values of religious organizations and how they intersect with modern technology.
Education
Master's Degree in Journalism (Philological Faculty) at Rostov State University, Russia
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1992Master's Degree in Management at Rostov State Economic University, Russia
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009Information Technology - Associate in Science at Folsom Lake College, Sacramento, CA
January 1, 2021 - December 23, 2025Master's Degree in Journalism (Philological Faculty) at Rostov State University, Russia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1992Master's Degree in Management at Rostov State Economic University, Russia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009Information Technology - Associate in Science at Folsom Lake College, Sacramento, CA
January 1, 2021 - December 23, 2025Master's Degree in Management at Rostov State Economic University, Russia
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009Master's Degree in Journalism (Philological Faculty) at Rostov State University, Russia
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1992Information Technology - Associate in Science at Folsom Lake College, Sacramento, CA
January 1, 2024 - January 3, 2026Master's Degree in Management at Rostov State Economic University, Russia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009Master's Degree in Journalism (Philological Faculty) at Rostov State University, Russia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1992Information Technology-Associate in Science at Folsom Lake College
January 1, 2024 - March 7, 2026Associate in Science at Folsom Lake College
January 1, 2024 - March 12, 2026Ethics & Trust & Safety Credential at Christian Spiritual Care Program
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015Masters Degree in Management at Rostov State Economic University, Russia
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026Masters Degree in Journalism at Rostov State University, Russia
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026Qualifications
Ethics & Trust & Safety Credential
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet, Other
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