Federico Licini

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- Scoped and led large-scale RLHF, SFT, and RAG initiatives across 600+ global annotators, balancing generalist data ops with specialized work in STEM, safety, stumping, coding, and finance to produce domain-aware datasets. - Designed and optimized human-in-the-loop workflows, including annotation interfaces and guidelines, prompt taxonomies, and evaluation rubrics, improving data interpretability and throughput while aligning task design with research and product goals. - Supported the launch of AI safety pilots by defining annotation guidelines, safety taxonomies, and escalation frameworks in collaboration with model and policy teams. - Built scalable training and quality systems in partnership with engineering and product teams, standardizing onboarding, coaching, and KPI-driven performance management across global teams, raising client-rated data quality by 70% and reducing non-production costs by 68%.

Reviewed and edited scientific articles for accuracy, clarity, and structure, ensuring adherence to high-impact journal standards. Analyzed data and crafted persuasive cover letters to emphasize the significance of the research. Recognized among the top 5% of editors out of thousands, consistently receiving stellar client feedback.

Assisted in screening and evaluating 11k+ international candidates monthly, conducted over 40 interviews per week with the top 1% of talent, administered technical assessments, and wrote detailed candidate evaluations. Oversaw new hire orientation and development, attended career fairs, posted job ads, and ensured seamless candidate experience.

Applied statistical models to predict individual responses to psychedelics based on psychological profiles and contextual factors, optimizing therapeutic plans to improve clinical outcomes under the guidance of Dr. Robin Carhart-Harris. Developed expertise in complex data analysis and predictive modeling.

Provided group and individual career counseling on job search strategies, resume writing, and interviewing skills, designed and led tailored presentations for professional development courses, and collaborated on campus outreach to promote student resources.

Assisted in designing, implementing, and analyzing a pre-clinical study on the effects of LSD micro-doses in 64 rats, conducted research on brain-behavior interactions using diverse methodologies, and developed strong professional writing skills through drafting research manuscripts and laboratory reports.

Assisted in completing a thesis on resources for domestic violence survivors across the U.S., collected and organized qualitative data, and maintained an accurate database for efficient analysis.

Facilitated the teaching of PSY 3000: Research Methods/Statistics by answering lecture questions, proctoring and grading exams, and tutoring students by identifying skill gaps and co-solving statistical problems.