Somnath Paul

About

Versatile AI, data annotation, LLM, frontend development and project management professional with 10+ years of progressive experience across customer operations, team leadership, project management, CAD design, fabrication-related work and technical workflows. Experienced in remote and project-based environments with a focus on structured delivery, quality, documentation and technical problem-solving.

Experience

• AI / Data Annotation Professional
  MERCOR
  2026 – Present

  Work on AI-focused data annotation and evaluation workflows involving structured language and multimodal tasks. Apply project-specific guidelines to maintain accuracy, consistency and annotation quality; review outputs against defined standards. Support data-quality objectives through accurate annotation, validation and structured QA workflows.

• Founder
  VS Studios
  2026 – Present

  Founded and lead VS Studios, managing business direction, project coordination and operational activities. Coordinate requirements, deliverables and workflow across assigned projects.

• Founder & Consultant
  Paul Consultancy
  2024 – Present

  Founded and operate Paul Consultancy, providing technical and engineering-oriented services. Provide CAD design and technical drawing support; undertake mechanical construction-related work involving ESP systems. Support fabrication-related technical work and coordination, connecting design requirements with execution-oriented workflows. Coordinate technical requirements, drawings and fabrication-related activities while maintaining project documentation and communication.

• AI / Data Annotation Specialist
  Outlier
  2023 – Present

  Worked on AI training, data annotation and evaluation workflows involving language and LLM-related tasks. Performed structured evaluation and review of AI-generated and human-generated content against project criteria. Applied detailed guidelines requiring contextual understanding, linguistic judgment and high attention to accuracy.

• Data Annotation & LLM Professional
  OneForma
  2022 – Present

  Developed hands-on experience in AI data annotation, data labeling and LLM-related workflows. Performed structured annotation and review of AI-related datasets using detailed project instructions. Supported AI data preparation, human-in-the-loop workflows and quality-focused annotation.

• Project Manager
  TARF INFOTECH PVT. LTD.
  2021 – 2023

  Managed project activities, workflow coordination and operational execution across assigned projects. Coordinated teams and monitored project progress, process execution and day-to-day operational requirements. Supported project planning, internal coordination, quality control and operational follow-through.

• Assistant Manager
  IndiaMART InterMesh Ltd.
  2019 – 2021

  Managed operational and customer-facing responsibilities in a fast-paced business environment. Supported team and process management and coordinated with customers and internal stakeholders. Applied sales, communication and market understanding to business operations and customer experience.

• Team Leader
  TARF INFOTECH PVT. LTD.
  2016 – 2019

  Led and supported teams in day-to-day customer and operational activities. Monitored workflow execution and team performance while supporting issue resolution. Developed capabilities in team leadership, coaching, communication and performance management.

• Senior Customer Care Executive
  TARF INFOTECH
  2015 – 2016

  Handled customer interactions and service-related requirements; resolved queries through communication and problem-solving. Supported operational processes while maintaining service quality and customer relationships.

• Customer Care Executive
  NSM SOFTWARES
  2014 – 2015

  Started professional career in customer support and operations. Handled customer interactions and service-related queries while maintaining professional communication and customer satisfaction.

Education

• 2011 GT
  Class XII

  Guru Teg Bahadur Public School

  2011
• 2009 PS
  Class X

  St. Peter's School

  2009
• JN
  Bachelor of Science

  Jodhpur National University

  Science

  Science

Skills

Languages

Courses & certifications

• Specialisation in CAD · 2024
• Government IRDAI Certification · 2022
• Data Annotation Certifications · 2022
• LLM Certification · 2021
• Digital Marketing Certification · 2021
• Specialisation in Technical Writing · 2021
• Hardware & Networking Certification · Jadavpur University · 2016
• Certification in Sales & Market Research · 2016