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Joseph Winburn

San Diego

Summary

Detail-oriented and analytical AI Data Trainer with a strong background in linguistic analysis, content evaluation, and data annotation. Adept at refining AI-generated content, enhancing conversational models, and improving machine learning outputs. Demonstrated expertise in evaluating AI responses for factual accuracy, coherence, and contextual relevance. Passionate about contributing to the advancement of ethical and effective AI systems.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior AI Data Trainer

Scale AI
01.2022 - Current
  • Spearheaded AI model training efforts by curating and analyzing vast datasets to enhance language models' conversational abilities
  • Evaluated AI-generated text for coherence, factual accuracy, and logical reasoning, ensuring high-quality output
  • Provided detailed feedback on model behavior to optimize performance and mitigate biases
  • Conducted qualitative and quantitative assessments to refine AI alignment with human responses

AI Content Evaluator

Appen
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Assessed AI-generated text for grammatical accuracy, clarity, and contextual appropriateness
  • Developed structured guidelines for AI annotation tasks, improving workflow efficiency
  • Participated in linguistic research projects, contributing to AI's understanding of nuanced language patterns
  • Collaborated with AI researchers to enhance response accuracy and mitigate biases

Linguistic Data Analyst

Lionbridge
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Analyzed linguistic patterns to train AI systems in natural language understanding (NLU)
  • Reviewed and refined AI-generated conversational outputs for major tech companies
  • Annotated large datasets to support machine learning and NLP model development
  • Assisted in refining voice recognition software by evaluating phonetic accuracy and dialectal variations

Freelance Content Moderator & AI Trainer

Self-Employed
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Evaluated and moderated AI-generated responses for accuracy, tone, and engagement
  • Assisted in training AI chatbots to enhance conversational fluency and response relevance
  • Provided insights on AI system performance through detailed linguistic analysis
  • Ensured AI-generated content adhered to ethical and factual standards

Education

Master of Science - Computational Linguistics

University of California, San Diego
San Diego, CA
01.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics & Artificial Intelligence

University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
01.2016

Some College (No Degree) - AI Training

Stanford University Online
Stanford

Skills

  • Natural Language Processing (NLP)
  • AI Model Training & Annotation
  • Data Analysis & Content Evaluation
  • Machine Learning Algorithms
  • Linguistic Data Labeling
  • Speech & Voice Recognition Analysis
  • Ethical AI Development
  • Multilingual Proficiency
  • Machine learning
  • Information Systems
  • Data Annotation
  • Image Annotation

Certification

  • AI Ethics & Bias Mitigation, Harvard Online, 01/01/21
  • Data Annotation for Machine Learning, Udacity, 01/01/20
  • Advanced Linguistic Analysis, MITx, 01/01/19

Accomplishments

  • Recognized as a Top Performer in AI Evaluation at Scale AI (2023).
  • Co-authored a research paper on AI language model biases published in Journal of Computational Linguistics (2022).
  • Developed a standardized AI response evaluation framework adopted by multiple AI research teams.
  • Contributed to AI model training that improved chatbot accuracy by 35% in user interactions.

Affiliations

  • Awarded the Data Science Excellence Award for outstanding contributions to AI model training and evaluation (2022).
  • Member of the Association for Computational Linguistics (ACL), participating in AI research forums and linguistic model development discussions.
  • Certified in Machine Learning & AI Data Training by Stanford University via Coursera (2021).
  • Lead Coordinator for AI Ethics and Bias Mitigation Seminar, advocating for responsible AI training protocols (2023).
  • Speaker at the 2022 AI & Linguistics Summit, presenting research on improving AI’s conversational accuracy and contextual awareness.
  • Recognized as a Top Contributor in AI Model Evaluation at [Previous Employer], enhancing AI response accuracy by 15%.
  • Published research on AI conversational modeling in the Journal of Artificial Intelligence Research (JAIR, 2023).
  • Volunteer AI Literacy Trainer, conducting workshops on ethical AI use and data bias awareness for non-technical professionals.
  • Organizer of AI Training & Evaluation Bootcamp, mentoring professionals on best practices for AI-assisted content generation (2024).

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
C2

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior AI Data Trainer

Scale AI
01.2022 - Current

AI Content Evaluator

Appen
01.2020 - 01.2022

Linguistic Data Analyst

Lionbridge
01.2018 - 01.2020

Freelance Content Moderator & AI Trainer

Self-Employed
01.2016 - 01.2018

Master of Science - Computational Linguistics

University of California, San Diego

Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics & Artificial Intelligence

University of California, Berkeley

Some College (No Degree) - AI Training

Stanford University Online
Joseph Winburn