Drake Enzoveli

Motivated and detail-oriented AI Data Specialist with hands-on experience in data annotation, quality assurance, and AI-assisted workflows.

Native

Swahili speaker with C1-level English proficiency, combining strong linguistic skills with practical exposure to machine learning tools and AI platforms. Proven track record of delivering accurate, consistent annotation work on Appen and freelance projects via Upwork. Participant in the Google Cloud Gemini Hackathon, demonstrating initiative in exploring cutting-edge AI technologies.

Currently advancing academic knowledge in Literature at Kitale National Polytechnic, bringing both analytical depth and cultural fluency to AI content evaluation tasks.

Data Annotator & AI Trainer - Appen - Remote Contract

(2023-01 - 2024-12)

• Annotated and labeled diverse datasets including text, audio, image, and video content to train and improve machine learning models.
• Performed pairwise comparisons and ranked AI-generated responses for quality, relevance, and safety — directly improving model output.
• Maintained consistently high accuracy scores, meeting Appen's quality benchmarks across sustained project engagement (approx. 12 months).
• Worked with Swahili-language datasets, leveraging native fluency to ensure cultural and linguistic accuracy in annotations.
• Followed detailed annotation guidelines and adapted quickly to evolving task formats and labeling schemas.

Freelance Data & Content Specialist - Upwork - Remote

(2022-01)

• Delivered data collection, tagging, and content review tasks for international clients across various industries.
• Completed translation and transcription projects between Swahili and English, ensuring high linguistic fidelity.
• Built a track record of positive client feedback by consistently meeting deadlines and maintaining output quality.
• Managed personal workflow, invoicing, and client communication independently as a self-directed freelancer.

Diploma - Literature - Kitale National Polytechnic (2023-01)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) (2016-01 - 2019-12)