Stephanie Stockin — Data Quality, Expert-in-the-Loop & Responsible AI

Stephanie Stockin is the Vice President of AI Data Services at Qualitest, with over 15 years of experience guiding enterprises and Big Tech companies in delivering quality AI solutions. She leads global AI data operations, including data collection, labeling, model evaluation, and safety programs, and works closely with clients to implement responsible AI practices. Previously, she held senior roles at iMerit and Appen, where she led large-scale AI data initiatives for companies like Microsoft and Google. Her expertise spans generative AI, data operations, and AI governance. Stephanie Stockin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniestockin/ Website: https://www.qualitestgroup.com/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 00:57 From Consulting to AI Data Services 02:12 Joining Appen and Early Work in NLP 04:29 The Rapid Evolution of Generative AI 09:57 Importance of Human-in-the-Loop for AI Safety 10:39 Expert Crowds: Scaling Quality with Specialized Talent 21:16 Aligning Global Teams Through Servant Leadership 26:00 Career Advice for Aspiring AI Professionals