Kurt M.-WPO Unified Search Relevance (German Language)
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WPO Unified Search Relevance (German Language)
Innodata
- Annotated and labeled German-language data for unified search relevance evaluation, following detailed project guidelines and quality standards.
- Assessed query-document relevance, ranking consistency, and linguistic nuances to support search system improvements.
- Performed quality assurance on annotated samples, identifying edge cases and ensuring high inter-annotator agreement.
- Collaborated remotely with project teams, providing feedback on guidelines and contributing to process improvements.
Language Annotator and Translator
- Precisely annotated and labeled German text data, following project-specific guidelines and instructions.
- Annotated text for themes, sentiment, and categories, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
- Performed quality assurance checks, identifying and correcting errors to meet required standards.
- Managed time effectively, meeting project deadlines with great attention to detail.
- Provided regular feedback to improve processes and ensure tools and methods were continually optimized.
- Assisted in translating various texts from German to English and vice versa, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
German Language Instructor and Translator
Linguistic Services
- Provided high-quality translation services, focusing on technical and conversational texts.
- Taught German to non-native speakers, focusing on grammar, pronunciation, and cultural nuances.
- Delivered lectures on language structure and translation techniques to students and professionals.
- Managed a wide range of translation projects, including legal, medical, and academic texts.
Junior Data Annotator
Global Language Solutions
- Assisted in annotating large datasets, including speech transcripts and user-generated content.
- Identified and tagged relevant themes and entities in texts to train AI systems.
- Conducted initial quality checks on annotated datasets, ensuring they met project standards.
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Experienced in Information Technology, Education, Healthcare, and Professional Services.
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Experienced in Quality Assurance, Project Management, and Information Technology.
Summary
A meticulous and detail-oriented native German speaker with over 5 years of experience in data annotation, language translation, and linguistic research. Highly skilled in annotating texts in both German and English, with a strong ability to follow guidelines and ensure data quality. Possesses a keen eye for detail, a problem-solving mindset, and a high level of independence in delivering accurate results. Strong communication skills and fluency in English for understanding guidelines and coordination. Experienced in working with a wide range of text types, from technical documents to conversational dialogues. Proficient in using Microsoft Office 365, including Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint, along with an understanding of communication tools like Microsoft Teams. Adept at working independently as well as in team environments to meet tight deadlines while maintaining high standards.
Skills
- Data Annotation And Labeling
- Translation (German & English)
- Linguistic Research And Analysis
- Quality Assurance And Error Checking
- Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
- Time Management And Meeting Deadlines
- Feedback Implementation And Process Improvement
- Independent Work And Team Collaboration
- Attention To Detail And Accuracy
- Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
- Data Annotation Tools (Labelbox, Prodigy)
- Translation Software (Sdl Trados, Memoq)
- Microsoft Teams, Slack, Zoom
- Basic Html And Css For Web Content Management
Languages
Education
Freie Universität Berlin
Master of Arts in Translation and Linguistics, German-English translation and linguistic research · Translation and Linguistics · Berlin, Germany
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Bachelor of Arts in German Studies, Focus on language analysis, translation theory, and literature · German Studies · Berlin, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Professional Certificate in Data Annotation
Global Learning Institute
Certified Translator (German-English)
German Translators Association (BDÜ)
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Kurt is based in Berlin, Germany.
Kurt speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate).
Kurt has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Kurt has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 9 months. Note that Kurt may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Kurt would be well-suited for roles such as: WPO Unified Search Relevance (German Language), Language Annotator and Translator, German Language Instructor and Translator.
Kurt's most recent position is WPO Unified Search Relevance (German Language) at Innodata.
In recent years, Kurt has worked for Innodata.
Kurt is most experienced in industries like Education, Healthcare, and Professional Services. Kurt also has some experience in Information Technology.
Kurt is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance, Project Management, and Information Technology.
Kurt has recently worked in industries like Information Technology.
Kurt has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance.
Kurt holds a Master in Translation and Linguistics from Freie Universität Berlin and a Bachelor in German Studies from Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin.
Kurt has 3 certificates. These include: Professional Certificate in Data Annotation, Certified Translator (German-English), Microsoft Office Specialist Certification (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
Kurt is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
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