Anju Vishalini Kannan
Cork,Ireland
Summary
Skilled in AI data annotation and labeling, LLM prompt engineering, NLU, sensitive content audit, and quality assurance. Adept at developing annotation guidelines and SOPs, managing documentation and knowledge bases, and utilising Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, SQL, Linux command line fundamentals, and AWS cloud fundamentals. Committed to process improvement and standardisation while providing team training and mentorship to enhance productivity.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
Machine Learning Data Associate
Amazon
Chennai, Ireland
2019.01 - 2024.10
- Responsible for improving voice recognition by accurately transcribing speech datasets in Alexa NLU Data Transcription.
- Labelled and classified conversational AI datasets to enhance machine learning model performance.
- Audited annotated data to maintain compliance with internal quality standards and improve processes.
- Played a key role in streamlining and developing annotation conventions for Skill Relevancy, a high-priority integrations.
- Conducted defect analysis to identify recurring issues and enhance workflow efficiency.
- Contributed to LLM sensitive content auditing, reviewing outputs to ensure safety, policy compliance, and responsible AI deployment.
- Worked as an AI Prompt Engineer, optimizing prompts to improve response accuracy, relevance, and contextual understanding.
- Trained and mentored a team of 20 associates, improving team productivity and quality metrics.
- Recognized multiple times for outstanding performance and leadership contributions.
Software Associate
Tech Mahindra
Chennai, India
2016.07 - 2017.08
- Trained in AWS cloud fundamentals and backend support operations.
- Developed working knowledge of SQL queries and Linux systems.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Computer Science
Anna university
ChennaiSkills
- AI Data Annotation & Labeling
- Natural Language Understanding (NLU)
- Alexa Speech & Text Data Transcription
- AI Prompt Engineering (LLM)
- Sensitive Content Audit
- Quality Assurance & Defect rate analysis
- Annotation Guidelines & SOP Development
- Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets
- SQL – Basic querying
- Linux – Command line fundamentals
- AWS – Cloud fundamentals
- Documentation & Knowledge Base Management
- Team Training & Mentorship
Leadership Highlights
- Led onboarding and training of 20+ team members.
- Mentored peers to achieve and exceed quality benchmarks.
- Acted as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for annotation processes.
- Contributed to process documentation and workflow optimization.
Accomplishments
Awarded "Extra Mile" for taking on extra responsibilities.
Awarded "Bestowal" for outstanding metrics.
Timeline
Machine Learning Data Associate
Amazon
2019.01 - 2024.10
Software Associate
Tech Mahindra
2016.07 - 2017.08
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Computer Science
Anna university