Operator/Data Annotator

James Palestro Data Entry, Data Operations, Data Quality and AI Annotation

JAMES PALESTRO

DATA ENTRY DATA OPERATIONS DATA QUALITY AI DATA ANNOTATION Pasadena, Texas 832-***-**** *************@*****.*** PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Detail-oriented Data Entry and Data Operations Specialist with more than 25 years of professional experience entering, extracting, reviewing, organizing, and verifying information across industrial, operational, and safety-critical environments. Background combines data quality, technical documentation, process improvement, SAP recordkeeping, and operational leadership. Completed all six DeeLab Academy Data Annotation Specialist certifications with hands-on training in CVAT, Label Studio, computer-vision labeling, and 3D LiDAR point-cloud data. Currently completing the IBM Data Analyst Professional Certificate. CORE SKILLS

Data Entry and Verification Data Quality Control Record Management Document Review SOP and Technical Documentation Excel (sorting, filtering, PivotTables, VLOOKUP and XLOOKUP) SAP MP2 CSV JSON XML Python Pandas NumPy Jupyter Notebook IBM Cognos Data Cleaning and Validation CVAT Label Studio COCO and YOLO Bounding Boxes Polygons Semantic and Instance Segmentation Object Detection and Tracking Image and Video Annotation 3D LiDAR Point Clouds Annotation Quality Review PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS

Master Data Annotation Program DeeLab Academy

Completed July 2026 All six Data Annotation Specialist certifications

• Completed hands-on training in data quality, CVAT, Label Studio, image and video annotation, and 3D LiDAR point-cloud annotation.

• Applied bounding boxes, polygons, semantic and instance segmentation, object detection, object tracking, and structured annotation review.

• Worked with COCO and YOLO formats and structured visual data-preparation workflows. IBM Data Analyst Professional Certificate Coursera In progress

• Expanding analytical skills in Excel, Python, data cleaning, validation, visualization, and IBM Cognos. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Operator Umicore

Pasadena, Texas December 2017 - Present

• Operate corrugation and 6DOF robotic systems in a safety-critical production environment, supporting reliable throughput and consistent product quality.

• Use SAP for process monitoring, inventory tracking, data entry, and documentation to support accurate records and efficient material control.

• Write and maintain Standard Operating Procedures that improve process clarity, consistency, compliance, and traceability.

• Cross-train team members and lead new-operator training for the DeNOx unit to strengthen readiness and operational coverage. Operator Haldor Topsoe

Pasadena, Texas April 2016 - December 2017

• Operated corrugation and 6DOF robotic systems while following established production and safety procedures.

• Maintained quality assurance during continuous batched processing and verified work against customer specifications and production notifications.

James Palestro Data Entry, Data Operations, Data Quality and AI Annotation A Shift Lead / Board Operator Sun Products Corporation Pasadena, Texas May 2002 - September 2015

• Managed eight processing units through Rockwell, Honeywell, and DeltaV PLC/DCS platforms while maintaining 99%+ operational accuracy across complex process lines.

• Authored SOPs that reduced operational discrepancies across shifts and improved the consistency of safety-critical work.

• Performed SAP data entry and retrieval and used MP2, Excel, Word, and KMS for maintenance, tracking, documentation, and reporting.

• Redlined P&IDs and coordinated unit work to support accurate process documentation and safe maintenance execution.

• Led unit startups, shutdowns, troubleshooting, and new-operator training while supporting production continuity and knowledge transfer.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Board Operator Matheson Tri-Gas

Pasadena, Texas June 2000 - May 2002

• Monitored analyzers, gas volumes, tank levels, wastewater, and cooling-tower systems to maintain stable operations and accurate process control.

• Performed quality-control testing and documented process adjustments to support product consistency and environmental compliance.

Floor Supervisor / Forklift Operator Seapac

Baytown, Texas August 1995 - June 2000

• Supervised shipping and receiving activities, scheduled deliveries and pickups, completed cycle counts, and trained new employees.

• Maintained accurate material movement and warehouse records while coordinating loading and unloading activities. EDUCATION

High School Diploma Pasadena High School

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