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Vanis Kerubo

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Employment and project experience

Senior Developer Salesforce Inc.
January 2017 - March 2017

Full-stack Developer Microsoft Inc.
January 2019 - March 2019

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Language

Swahili
Fluent
English
Fluent
Arabic
Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior Language Specialist at Data Annotation Tech
March 1, 2021 - Present
Led Gusii and Swahili language annotation projects for major AI platforms, processing 50,000+ data points with 98% accuracy. Developed and maintained style guides and annotation protocols for Swahili NLP datasets. Conducted quality assurance reviews for machine translation outputs to identify and correct cultural nuances and idiomatic expressions. Trained and mentored a team of 12 annotators on linguistic standards and cultural sensitivity. Collaborated with AI engineers to improve model performance for Swahili language understanding tasks.
Freelance Translator & Localization Specialist at Self-Employed
January 1, 2019 - February 1, 2021
Provided English-Swahili and Gusii translation and localization services for technology companies, NGOs, and educational institutions. Localized mobile applications and software interfaces for East African markets, ensuring cultural appropriateness. Completed 200+ projects with 95% client satisfaction and consistent 5-star reviews. Specialized in technical documentation, user manuals, and digital content translation.
Language Instructor at University of Nairobi
September 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Taught Swahili language and linguistics courses to undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds. Developed curriculum materials focusing on modern Swahili usage in digital and professional contexts. Conducted research on Swahili language evolution in social media and technology platforms.

Education

Master of Arts in Linguistics at University of Nairobi
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and Kiswahili at Kenyatta University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

Certified Professional Translator (CPT)
January 1, 2020 - February 13, 2026
AI for Everyone - Coursera
January 1, 2022 - February 13, 2026
Natural Language Processing Specialization - Coursera
January 1, 2023 - February 13, 2026

Industry Experience

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