Sahara A.

Linguist

AI Data Operations & Strategy Specialist | Linguistics & Policy Overview: I am a computational linguist and data operations lead specializing in building trustworthy, scalable data pipelines for AI products. I bridge the gap between high-level AI strategy and on-the-ground execution. My expertise lies in turning chaotic data challenges into streamlined, quality-controlled operations. I recently led the end-to-end data pipeline for a machine learning product at a leading AI company, where I: · Managed a cross-cultural contractor team through the full project lifecycle. · Architected and implemented a scalable quality assurance framework, introducing phased checkpoints that improved data integrity. · Served as the primary liaison between engineering stakeholders and contractors, translating technical requirements into clear workflows. · Owned the final verification and delivery of training data, ensuring alignment with model performance goals. I am passionate about operationalizing AI ethics and safety, particularly for multilingual and marginalized communities. I bring a unique combination of technical rigor, project leadership, and a deep understanding of the linguistic and cultural nuances essential for global AI deployment. Let's connect if you need to: · Design or audit a data annotation/quality pipeline. · Scale and manage a distributed data operations team. · Improve the reliability and cultural alignment of your training data. · Bridge communication between technical, product, and policy teams. Skills: AI Data Operations, Project Management, Team Leadership, Quality Assurance (QA), Process Design, Cross-functional Collaboration, Data Integrity, Contractor Management, AI Policy, Computational Linguistics