DUSTIN RODNEY TINNEY
FORT WORTH
Summary
Results-driven Data Specialist with a proven track record at IBM, leveraging Python and SQL to analyze large datasets and deliver actionable insights. Expert in data annotation and quality assurance, achieving 98% accuracy while maintaining exceptional attention to detail. Adept at independent project management and enhancing AI performance through critical reasoning and feedback.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Data Specialist
Merit America
01.2023 - Current
- Annotated and quality-assured 50,000+ text, image, and tabular data points for ML training with 98% accuracy
- Reviewed and rated AI-generated responses for quality, factual accuracy, and alignment with guidelines
- Developed annotation protocols and provided feedback to improve data consistency
- Collaborated independently to meet project deadlines with high attention to detail
Data Analyst
IBM
Fort Worth
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Analyzed large datasets using Python and SQL to identify trends and support business decisions
- Produced clear reports and data visualizations to communicate insights to technical and non-technical teams
- Ensured data integrity through validation, cleaning, and documentation processes
- Managed multiple analytics projects independently in a remote/hybrid environment
Data Annotation Contractor
Scale AI, Appen
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Completed annotation tasks for NLP, classification, and sentiment analysis projects
- Evaluated model outputs and provided human feedback to improve AI performance
- Maintained 99% adherence to project guidelines while meeting daily production targets
Education
Bachelor of Science - Data Science and Computer Science
The University of Texas
12.2020
Skills
- Python
- SQL
- Pandas
- NumPy
- Data Cleaning
- EDA
- Statistical Analysis
- Machine Learning
- Data Annotation
- Data Labeling
- Content Review
- QA
- Error Detection
- Critical Reasoning
- Jupyter
- Labelbox
- CVAT
- Excel
- Git
- ChatGPT
- Claude
- Gemini
- IBM Analytics
- Written Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Independent Work
- Research
- Problem Solving
- Data Science
- Computer Science
- AI/ML
Languages And Availability
Fluent, 20-30 hrs/week | Fully Remote | Reliable Internet | PayPal Ready
Certification
Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate - on Coursera
Timeline
Data Specialist
Merit America
01.2023 - Current
Data Analyst
IBM
01.2021 - 01.2023
Data Annotation Contractor
Scale AI, Appen
01.2020 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Data Science and Computer Science
The University of Texas