NEETHU VARGHESE
NORTHAMPTON,United Kingdom
Summary
Data annotation and quality assurance specialist with over 5 years of experience in AI data operations, focusing on annotation workflows and quality control. Expertise in large-scale dataset validation for computer vision and LLM-based projects, ensuring high standards of accuracy and reliability. Proficient in identifying annotation defects, implementing QA frameworks, and enhancing dataset quality through metrics like inter-annotator agreement. Experienced in vendor management, training annotation teams, and producing client-ready quality reports in dynamic, cross-functional settings.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
Data Annotation Manager
LUMA AI
Northampton(Remote), UK
2025.08 - 2026.04
- Managed end-to-end data annotation operations across vendors, ensuring adherence to quality benchmarks and delivery timelines
- Performed sampling and quality audits on LLM datasets to validate annotation accuracy and consistency
- Identified, categorized, and tracked annotation defects, ensuring closure through structured rework cycles
- Established QA metrics including accuracy and inter-annotator agreement to evaluate dataset quality
- Generated client-ready reports with insights, trends, and actionable recommendations
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams including project managers and operations to align on deliverables
- Led vendor onboarding, training sessions, and calibration exercises to improve annotation consistency
Lead-AI Data Operations Manager
Inflect Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore, India
2023.07 - 2025.07
- Oversaw large-scale annotation projects, ensuring data quality standards and productivity targets were met
- Managed end-to-end data lifecycle from sourcing to ingestion into machine learning models
- Coordinated with stakeholders to define project scope, timelines, and quality expectations
- Identified process gaps and implemented improvements including QA checklists and validation workflows
- Supported reporting through structured data analysis and dashboard creation using Excel
Senior Data Project Owner
Inflect Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore, India
2022.07 - 2023.06
- Designed annotation schemas and documented project requirements and SOPs
- Conducted quality evaluations of annotated datasets and ML model outputs
- Implemented quality control frameworks to improve annotation accuracy and consistency
- Led project meetings and coordinated across teams to ensure timely delivery
Data Annotation and Quality Analyst
Inflect Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore, India
2021.09 - 2022.06
- Performed manual and automated QA checks on annotated datasets
- Trained annotators on quality standards and annotation guidelines
- Provided detailed feedback to improve annotation quality and reduce error rates
Quality Analyst (Data Annotation)
Ndimensionz Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Kochi, India
2020.08 - 2021.04
- Annotation of driving data images for rail project which requires no human interaction under defined conditions.
- Monitored the object marking, polygons and attributes made by labelers to provide constructive feedback.
- Performing quality checks for the supplier data and guiding them to deliver quality data.
Quality Analyst (Data Annotation)
Livewire Technologies
Kochi, India
2019.01 - 2020.06
- Worked on projects of ADAS labeling like VRU (Virtual Road User), SVS (Surrounding View System), TLC (Traffic Light Classification), and TSR (Traffic Sign Reorganization).
- Annotated images using different techniques such as 2D bounding box annotation, semantic segmentation, polygon annotation, Joint point labeling, and poly line annotation.
- Preparing checklists for automated as well as manual Checks required in the project.
Annotation Engineer
Prayan Learning
Kochi, India
2018.10 - 2018.12
- Annotation of driving data images for driver less car project which requires no human interaction under defined conditions.
- Pupation the labeled data according to the specification provided by client.
- Providing feedback to the development team for tool enhancement.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science and Engineering
Christ Knowledge City
IndiaHigher Secondary - Biology Science
Govt. Higher Secondary School
PezhakkappillyHigh School -
St.Augustine's G H S S
Muvattupuzha, Kerala, IndiaSkills
- Project management
- Work flow management
- Innovative
- Data Quality Assurance
- Team Management
- Service-focused
LANGUAGES
English
Advanced
Malayalam
Native
Timeline
Data Annotation Manager
LUMA AI
2025.08 - 2026.04
Lead-AI Data Operations Manager
Inflect Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
2023.07 - 2025.07
Senior Data Project Owner
Inflect Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
2022.07 - 2023.06
Data Annotation and Quality Analyst
Inflect Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
2021.09 - 2022.06
Quality Analyst (Data Annotation)
Ndimensionz Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
2020.08 - 2021.04
Quality Analyst (Data Annotation)
Livewire Technologies
2019.01 - 2020.06
Annotation Engineer
Prayan Learning
2018.10 - 2018.12
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science and Engineering
Christ Knowledge City
Higher Secondary - Biology Science
Govt. Higher Secondary School
High School -
St.Augustine's G H S S