Ridha Alshamari

Ridha Alshamari is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in media production, data analysis, and machine learning linguistics. Currently serving as an ML Data Linguist at Amazon since October 2022, Ridha specializes in annotating and analyzing multilingual datasets to enhance AI language models, while successfully leading data quality initiatives. Prior roles include multimedia producer and journalist at the Middle East Broadcasting Networks, where audience engagement increased by 150%, and due diligence consultant at The George Washington University, achieving 100% translation accuracy on critical documents. Previously, Ridha held leadership positions at Novetta, the Institute for War & Peace Reporting, Almada Press, Al-Sumaria News Press, Alrasheed TV, and Alhurria TV, demonstrating expertise in team management, content strategy, and journalistic integrity. Ridha holds a bachelor's degree in Communication and Media Studies from the University of Baghdad and is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Information Technology at Southern New Hampshire University, alongside a certificate in Data Analysis and Visualization from Springboard.