EDUCATION
Virginia Tech — Master of Engineering, Computer Science and Applications
Falls Church, VAAugust 2022 – May 2024
Relevant Coursework: Computer Architecture, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, Theory in Algorithms
University of Washington — Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics
Seattle, WASeptember 2014 – June 2021
Relevant Coursework: Matrix Algebra, Linear Analysis, Probability, Linear Optimization, Discrete Optimization, Discrete Mathematical Modeling, Data Science, Data Structures & Algorithms
WORK EXPERIENCE
Centific — AI Content Quality Analyst (Full-Time)
Los Angeles, CAJanuary 2025 – Current
- Conducted quality assurance testing and reviewed AI-generated content for accuracy, clarity, and alignment with client guidelines
- Created and evaluated LLM prompts and responses to enhance correctness, relevance, and harmlessness
- Identified language nuances, errors, and biases to improve the performance of AI systems
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to provide feedback and optimize LLM accuracy and efficiency
Cerence — Computational Linguist (Part-Time / Full-Time)
Falls Church, VAMay 2023 – August 2024
- Developed JSGF grammars for Korean NLU, enhancing linguistic coverage and model accuracy
- Generated and verified annotated text and TTS/STT audio data using BNF and XML, ensuring data integrity through unit testing
- Improved datasets by analyzing and correcting faulty data from regression coverage tests
- Conducted ASR and NLU model tests to boost Korean-specific capabilities and overall system performance
- Automated regression testing processes and optimized language models with Dynamic Gazetteers and BNF
Cerence — Computational Linguist (Part-Time / Full-Time)
Seoul, South KoreaAugust 2020 – October 2021
- Wrote grammar in JSpeech Grammar Format (JSGF) to create annotated data for Korean NLU
- Generated annotated text data and TTS audio data using Backus-Naur forms (BNF) and XML files from clients
- Verified generated data by creating unit tests for grammars
- Improved data sets by analyzing faulty data and annotations from regression coverage tests
- Developed working knowledge of Confluence, Jira, Vim, Bash, Perforce, Git, Jenkins, and Gradle
Flitto — Linguist (Full-Time)
Seoul, South KoreaOctober 2019 – May 2020
- Translated and proofread video content, documentation, and machine translations between Korean and English
- Evaluated 20+ freelance translators weekly to maintain platform translation standards
- Streamlined translation workflows using tools like Trados Studio and Subtitle Edit
SKILLS & INTERESTS
Skills:
PythonLinuxBashGitSQLPandasNumPyTableauPyTorchTensorFlowReact
Interests:
PhotographyTravelingBook WritingTradingBiking
Languages:
English — NativeKorean — NativeJapanese — Intermediate