Ivan Mengesa

Bilingual professional with native English and fluent Swahili proficiency, trained in AI data annotation and linguistic transcription. Experienced in supporting AI language models at LILT International and TELUS International, with foundational training in Artificial Intelligence from Cisco Networking Academy. Skilled in delivering accurate, culturally aware, and contextually precise translations and transcriptions for global AI and localization projects.

Also skilled in providing comprehensive virtual assistant support—including calendar management, email coordination, customer communication, and administrative task automation—leveraging AI literacy and bilingual capabilities to deliver efficient, remote executive support.

Data Annotator - LILT International - Remote / Nairobi, Kenya

(2025-03)

• Annotate and evaluate multilingual conversational data (English and Swahili) to train and refine advanced AI language models.
• Consistently recognized for exceptional quality production and reliable, on-time delivery of complex linguistic datasets.
• Ensure strict adherence to project-specific linguistic guidelines, maintaining high accuracy and cultural relevance in localized content.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve linguistic ambiguities and continuously improve annotation workflows.

AI Data Annotation Specialist - TELUS International - Nairobi, Kenya

(2025-08 - 2025-10)

• Annotated and evaluated conversational data in English and Swahili to train AI language models.
• Performed high-quality transcription and contextual labelling with strict adherence to linguistic guidelines.
• Contributed to improving AI accuracy for East African language variants through precise, culturally informed inputs.

Training Certificate - Artificial Intelligence (AI) Fundamentals - Cisco Networking Academy (2024 - 2024)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) - Nairobi School (2021 - 2024)