Moshe Shira
Moshe Shira
SUMMARY
Dynamic Data Annotation Specialist and Voice Data Engineer with 5+ years of experience in AI training data
preparation, multilingual content optimization, and voice technology.
Expert in image, text, speech, and video annotation, with a proven track record of improving model accuracy by
99%+ through meticulous QA processes.
Passionate about bridging language and cultural gaps in global AI applications while upholding ethical data
practices.
EDUCATION
Master of Science (MSc) in Computer Science
Tel Aviv University, Israel
September 2019 – June 2022
• Focused on machine learning, natural language processing, and speech recognition.
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Linguistics & Cognitive Science
Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel September 2015 – May 2018
• Graduated cum laude; thesis on multilingual sentiment analysis.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Data Annotation Specialist
Appen | Remote | January 2019 – Present
Lead a team of 10 annotators, overseeing projects for Fortune 500 clients (e.g., Google, Microsoft).
Reduced annotation errors by 40% through custom workflow redesigns.
Specialized in multilingual entity recognition, sentiment analysis, and voice data labeling for speech
recognition systems.
Collaborated with engineers to integrate feedback into annotation tools (Labelbox, Prodigy).
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Volunteer Data Annotator
SocialMediaSafe | Remote | March 2021 – Present
Flagged and categorized harmful content (misinformation, hate speech) to improve platform safety.
Ambassador, SYAH February 2020 - Present
Actively coordinating with a team of 12 ambassadors to raise awareness and drive sustainable youth-led
initiatives against the use of plastic bottles in Mauritius
SKILLS
Technical Proficiency: Labelbox, Prodigy, ELAN, Appen, Jira, Trello, Google Workspace.
Language Expertise: Hebrew (Native), English (Expert), Spanish (Intermediate), French (Conversational).
Core Competencies: Multilingual annotation, voice data transcription, cultural adaptation, QA processes.
Soft Skills: Cross-functional collaboration, critical thinking, ethical data handling.
INTERESTS
Advancing AI ethics in Advancing AI ethics in Advancing AI ethics in
multilingual contexts. multilingual contexts. multilingual contexts.
LANGUAGES
● Hebrew - Native ● English - Expert ● French - Conversational
● Russian - Beginner