Michael S.

Mathematics Expert and Data Annotations Specialist

Dallas, United States

Experience

Jan 2023 - Oct 2024
1 year 10 months

Mathematics Expert and Data Annotations Specialist

I Merit

  • Delivered mathematical insights and annotated datasets using Ango Hub and Prodigy across Bounding Box, Classification, Cuboid and Polygon modalities
  • Ensured 98% guideline compliance through quality checks and resolved data issues to enhance outputs by 20%
  • Developed predictive models using Text and Computer Code/Programming annotations to optimize AI performance
Jun 2022 - Nov 2024
2 years 6 months
New York, United States

Data Annotator

Anytown Tech Solutions

  • Annotated conversational AI datasets with Text, Audio, and Classification tasks using Labelbox and Excel, improving accuracy by 18%
  • Conducted quality checks and mentored junior annotators for 98% compliance
  • Used Excel for performance tracking
  • Collaborated via Outlook to resolve data issues and enhance outputs by 20%
Jun 2022 - Sep 2024
2 years 4 months

Linguistic AI Trainer and Prompt Engineer

Mindrift

  • Transcribed 500+ hours of audio (US and UK English accents) with 98% accuracy using internal tools and Otter, enhancing LLM linguistic comprehension
  • Crafted prompts and rationales for Audio and Text annotations, increasing inter-rater agreement by 25%
  • Conducted rigorous quality assurance reviews to ensure 98% guideline compliance and reduced errors by 15%
  • Applied retail domain knowledge to improve customer-facing content and mentored junior annotators
Apr 2021 - May 2022
1 year 2 months
New York, United States

Content Editor

Retail Insights Co.

  • Edited e-commerce content on WordPress and Shopify, improving delivery by 12% and customer retention by 10%
  • Provided actionable feedback to cross-functional teams and reduced errors by 25%
  • Created PowerPoint reports for stakeholders leveraging retail trends
Mar 2021 - May 2022
1 year 3 months

Data Annotation and Evaluation Specialist

Toloka

  • Annotated data across Bounding Box, Classification, Cuboid, Polygon, Text, and Computer Code/Programming using internal platforms, ensuring 100% compliance with safety protocols
  • Crafted precise prompts to enhance AI contextual accuracy and user intent alignment
  • Managed retail/e-commerce content on CMS platforms, improving delivery by 12%
  • Evaluated queries, reduced ambiguity by 15%, and used Python scripting and PowerPoint for stakeholder reporting
  • Improved system performance through iterative feedback and quality assurance processes
May 2020 - Dec 2024
4 years 8 months
San Francisco, United States

Senior Mathematics & Linguistic AI Trainer

Scale AI

  • Enhanced LLM accuracy by 18% through human feedback on mathematical and linguistic content
  • Annotated Text, Classification, Audio, Computer Code/Programming, Bounding Box, Cuboid, Polygon and Evaluation/Rating datasets using internal tools and Labelbox
  • Developed and evaluated prompts to improve AI contextual relevance
  • Performed Bounding Box and Polygon tasks for visual data integration
  • Conducted quality assurance, achieving 95% consistency with gold-standard examples and reducing errors by 15%
  • Mentored junior annotators to improve workflows by 10%
  • Analyzed search queries, provided rubric-aligned rationales, and utilized Excel for data analysis and Outlook for team collaboration
Jan 2020 - Mar 2021
1 year 3 months

Technical Writer

  • Authored user guides for software and retail applications and documented chatbot flows, ensuring 100% specification adherence
  • Used Word and Excel for project tracking, enhancing end-user comprehension with clear documentation
  • Mentored junior annotators to ensure high-quality deliverables
Jan 2020 - Feb 2021
1 year 2 months

AI Trainer and Linguistic Annotator

Appen

  • Trained AI models on US and UK English datasets (Audio, Text, Classification) using proprietary tools, improving pronunciation and grammar accuracy
  • Proofread AI content and verified terminology for e-commerce applications
  • Conducted real-time linguistic evaluations to enhance model performance
Jun 2019 - Dec 2019
7 months

Prompt Creator and Annotator

  • Created and edited prompts for Text and Evaluation/Rating tasks using internal tools and WordPress/Shopify, improving delivery efficiency by 12%
  • Performed Bounding Box, Cuboid, and Polygon annotations, reducing editorial errors by 25%
  • Ensured full compliance with project guidelines in remote settings
Jun 2018 - May 2019
1 year

Mathematics and AI Evaluation Consultant

Cloud Factory

  • Built predictive models with Text, Bounding Box, and Polygon annotations using internal tools
  • Authored technical documentation and mentored juniors for 98% compliance
  • Evaluated AI responses, published internal reports, and used Word and Excel for project management
Aug 2015 - Apr 2020
4 years 9 months
New York, United States

Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Columbia University

  • Taught Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Statistical Modeling
  • Published AI-focused research and mentored graduate students
Jun 2011 - Jul 2015
4 years 2 months
Boston, United States

Mathematics Consultant

Boston Consulting Group

  • Delivered quantitative solutions and predictive models for Fortune 500 clients in finance and technology

Summary

Accomplished professional offering over 10 years of expertise in LLM evaluation, data annotation, and mathematics.

Enhanced LLM accuracy by 18% through human feedback on mathematical and linguistic content, annotating and verifying data across Audio, Text, Classification, Computer Code/Programming, Bounding Box, Cuboid, Evaluation/Rating, and Polygon modalities, achieving up to 20% improvement in AI model performance.

Skilled in prompt engineering, quality assurance, and content management for retail/e-commerce, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, Python, MATLAB, R, and CMS platforms (WordPress, Shopify).

Experienced in mentoring teams, delivering actionable feedback, and working independently in remote settings to drive AI model accuracy and relevance.

Languages

English
Native
French
Elementary

Education

University of California

Master of Arts · English

Columbia University

Ph.D. · Mathematics · New York, United States

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