Looks like you have JavaScript disabled. For the full Twine experience, you will need to re-enable it.

I’m an experienced AI data specialist and annotation expert focused on delivering high-quality, guideline-compliant data for leading AI evaluation and crowd-sourcing platforms. I’m especially careful with frame-by-frame work, inter-annotator consistency, and detailed text preference ranking to ensure outputs are accurate, consistent, and production-ready. I’ve worked across video quality comparisons, image/video labeling and segmentation, audio recording checks, and preference-ranking data collection. Alongside my recent AI data roles, I also bring a strong background in operations and client-focused work from earlier leadership and sales positions, which helps me manage repetitive tasks efficiently while meeting strict deadlines.…I’m an experienced AI data specialist and annotation expert focused on delivering high-quality, guideline-compliant data for leading AI evaluation and crowd-sourcing platforms. I’m especially careful with frame-by-frame work, inter-annotator consistency, and detailed text preference ranking to ensure outputs are accurate, consistent, and production-ready. I’ve worked across video quality comparisons, image/video labeling and segmentation, audio recording checks, and preference-ranking data collection. Alongside my recent AI data roles, I also bring a strong background in operations and client-focused work from earlier leadership and sales positions, which helps me manage repetitive tasks efficiently while meeting strict deadlines.

Vijaykumar Padinjarakut Padmanabhan

AI Prompt Engineer, Data Annotator, Data Collector, +5





I’m an experienced AI data specialist and annotation expert focused on delivering high-quality, guideline-compliant data for leading AI evaluation and crowd-sourcing platforms. I’m especially careful with frame-by-frame work, inter-annotator consistency, and detailed text preference ranking to ensure outputs are accurate, consistent, and production-ready. I’ve worked across video quality comparisons, image/video labeling and segmentation, audio recording checks, and preference-ranking data collection. Alongside my recent AI data roles, I also bring a strong background in operations and client-focused work from earlier leadership and sales positions, which helps me manage repetitive tasks efficiently while meeting strict deadlines.…I’m an experienced AI data specialist and annotation expert focused on delivering high-quality, guideline-compliant data for leading AI evaluation and crowd-sourcing platforms. I’m especially careful with frame-by-frame work, inter-annotator consistency, and detailed text preference ranking to ensure outputs are accurate, consistent, and production-ready. I’ve worked across video quality comparisons, image/video labeling and segmentation, audio recording checks, and preference-ranking data collection. Alongside my recent AI data roles, I also bring a strong background in operations and client-focused work from earlier leadership and sales positions, which helps me manage repetitive tasks efficiently while meeting strict deadlines.

Available to hire

I’m an experienced AI data specialist and annotation expert focused on delivering high-quality, guideline-compliant data for leading AI evaluation and crowd-sourcing platforms. I’m especially careful with frame-by-frame work, inter-annotator consistency, and detailed text preference ranking to ensure outputs are accurate, consistent, and production-ready.

I’ve worked across video quality comparisons, image/video labeling and segmentation, audio recording checks, and preference-ranking data collection. Alongside my recent AI data roles, I also bring a strong background in operations and client-focused work from earlier leadership and sales positions, which helps me manage repetitive tasks efficiently while meeting strict deadlines.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

AI Collection (Video)

Intermediate

AI Collection (Audio)

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Content & Research Analyst (Vetted Talent Pool) at Turing.com

December 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Passed advanced technical screening assessments and qualified for the Content & Research Analyst role. Earned placement into the global talent network after initially deferring early project offers to wait for campaigns better aligned with core professional skills.

AI Data Generalist (Talent Pool) at Mercor AI

November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025

Cleared a competitive Domain Expert interview and vetting process to achieve full profile induction. Onboarded formally to a preference ranking data collection team to evaluate and rank complex AI dataset models. Positioned in the active priority talent queue for rapid deployment when temporary project pauses occur.

Independent Contractor — Data Annotation at CrowdGen

September 1, 2025 - October 7, 2025

Performed precise video quality comparisons and video playback performance evaluations to check visual fidelity. Sliced and annotated large-scale image labeling datasets and applied accurate metadata tags for machine learning models. Maintained strict data quality standards by following detailed project guidelines and evaluation rubrics. Received an official commendation email for high dedication, accuracy, and dataset track performance quality.

AI Data Contributor (Freelance) at DataForce, Clickworker, Toloka, Neevo & Human Signal

April 1, 2024 - Present

Completed multiple short-term AI data campaigns covering facial attribute description, video dataset generation, image segmentation, and audio comparisons. Followed complex project guidelines with strict attention to detail, maintaining data quality through consistent, systematic checks and standardized rubrics. Focused on premium English-language outputs, ensuring speed and precision while delivering production-ready annotated data.

User Interviews & Product Research (Video-based) at User Interviews & ProductTube

January 1, 2024 - Present

Conducted structured qualitative user interviews and video-based product research to support global market studies. Ensured adherence to research procedures and maintained quality of observations for downstream analysis and reporting.

Independent Consultant — Export Garment Accessories (Self-employed)

February 1, 1993 - March 31, 2013

Provided expert consulting services to top garment exporters on product development and international logistics.

Manager (Passenger and Cargo Operations) at American Airlines

December 1, 1984 - June 30, 1991

Led a large team of transit professionals, managed high-volume cargo routing, and implemented strategic plans to expand client bases. Elected Vice President of The Air Cargo Club of Madras (1991) to spearhead initiatives that improved airport handling.

Sales Executive (Cargo) at Pan American World Airways (Pan Am)

April 1, 1981 - December 31, 1984

Managed commercial accounts and significantly increased regional cargo sales figures.