I am a multilingual linguist and GenAI specialist with over 10 years of experience in linguistics, language technology, and AI-driven linguistic services. I excel at leading multilingual teams and delivering high-quality linguistic data for AI models across 22+ languages. I enjoy bridging linguistic expertise with emerging technologies in Generative AI, NLP, and language data curation, and I actively contribute to QA, prompt evaluation, and model behavior refinement.

Halyna Varnatska

I am a multilingual linguist and GenAI specialist with over 10 years of experience in linguistics, language technology, and AI-driven linguistic services. I excel at leading multilingual teams and delivering high-quality linguistic data for AI models across 22+ languages. I enjoy bridging linguistic expertise with emerging technologies in Generative AI, NLP, and language data curation, and I actively contribute to QA, prompt evaluation, and model behavior refinement.

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I am a multilingual linguist and GenAI specialist with over 10 years of experience in linguistics, language technology, and AI-driven linguistic services. I excel at leading multilingual teams and delivering high-quality linguistic data for AI models across 22+ languages.

I enjoy bridging linguistic expertise with emerging technologies in Generative AI, NLP, and language data curation, and I actively contribute to QA, prompt evaluation, and model behavior refinement.

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Language

Ukrainian
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Ukrainian/Russian Language Auditor, Lead Auditor at SCALE AI
May 1, 2024 - Present
Supervise and perform comprehensive linguistic audits for multilingual projects designed to train and enhance GenAI and Large Language Models (LLMs). Evaluate prompts, assess outputs for factual accuracy, coherence, tone, and linguistic quality. Conduct side-by-side comparisons of AI-generated responses, review human-edited model outputs, mentor a team of linguists across 22+ languages, and collaborate with AI engineers to refine guidelines and workflows.
Ukrainian Instructor at FSI (Foreign Services Institute, State Department)
February 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Instruct U.S. diplomats in Ukrainian language and culture, develop immersive lesson plans, conduct intensive language training, provide progress feedback, and facilitate interactive sessions focused on real-life diplomatic scenarios.
Ukrainian/Russian Language Instructor at YORKTOWN SYSTEMS GROUP USA
July 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024
Conduct language classes for special operations military clients, adapt instructional materials, prepare students for DLPT and OPI, incorporate cultural context, and select appropriate teaching aids to enhance engagement.
Interpreter (Ukrainian and Russian) at INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE
October 1, 2022 - May 1, 2024
Act as a bridge between refugees and service providers across healthcare, legal, education, and social services; provide consecutive or simultaneous interpretation per context and ensure effective communication.
English Teacher at THE MACDUFFIE SCHOOL
September 1, 2021 - April 1, 2022
Designed and taught ESL curricula for primary students; assessed progress and provided individualized support; trained foreign staff through workshops and collaborative teaching initiatives.
English Teacher at JIGUAN GOVERNMENT SCHOOL
September 1, 2016 - August 1, 2021
Designed and taught interactive ESL curricula for young learners; assessed progress and provided individualized support; fostered a dynamic cross-cultural classroom environment.
Ukrainian Editor at LEARNING A-Z (Cambium Learning Group)
June 1, 2015 - February 1, 2017
Translated and culturally adapted 200+ children's books from English to Ukrainian; edited content for readability, consistency, and cultural relevance in collaboration with authors and editors.
Assistant Professor, Lecturer at DROHOBYCH STATE PEDAGOGICAL UNIVERSITY
October 1, 2009 - August 1, 2016
Developed and taught World Literature courses; conducted research and published scholarly articles; designed coursework and assignments to foster critical thinking and literary analysis.
Teacher, Vice Principal at DROHOBYCH MEDICAL COLLEGE
September 1, 1999 - October 1, 2009
Designed and delivered ESL curricula; led faculty development; managed faculty and maintained a positive learning environment.

Education

Doctoral (PhD) in Arts at Drohobych State Pedagogical University, Ukraine
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2008
MA/BA in Linguistics at Drohobych State Pedagogical University, Ukraine
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2001

Qualifications

Google AI Essentials
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026
AI + Introduction to OSINT
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026
Open-source Intelligence
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026
ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview – English – Superior Level
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026
ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview – Ukrainian – Superior Level
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026
ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview – Russian – Superior Level
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026
Military Translation Bootcamp, basic course
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026
Medical Interpreter Course - 40 hours – MITS Medical Interpreting Training School
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026
Introduction to Machine Translation and Post Editing – Translators without Borders
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Government, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization