Rahul Sharma
AI Project Manager | Leading LLM Training Programs (RLHF, SFT) at Scale | Driving Human data, Model Quality, Cost Efficiency & Delivery Excellence
- Role
- Investigator at Mercor
- Location
- Mumbai, MH, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Rahul Sharma
AI Project/Program Manager specializing in operationalizing LLM training and evaluation at scale across global teams. I translate product and business requirements into high-quality model outcomes, balancing speed, cost, and model integrity.I lead end-to-end execution across RLHF, SFT, QA, and data operations, including scope definition, resourcing, workflow design, quality benchmarks, and delivery governance. My focus is building programs that scale reliably through clear metrics, structured calibration, and rigorous QA (golden sets, sampling audits, reviewer variance controls, escalation paths).Strengths- Execution leadership: multi-workstream delivery, stakeholder alignment, and predictable timelines - Quality systems: rubric design, evaluation rigor, defect reduction, and decision consistency at scale - Operational discipline: throughput and accuracy tracking, risk management, and continuous process improvement Previously, I led strategy and operations roles across SaaS and consumer tech, driving cross-functional initiatives that improved efficiency, customer outcomes, and revenue impact.Currently pursuing AI Project and Program Management roles at the intersection of LLM delivery, evaluation quality, and responsible scaling.
Experience
Investigator
Nov 2025 — Present · US
Conducted investigations for a large-scale AI program involving experts, reviewing complex cases related to policy compliance, misuse, and risk signals.* Evaluated high-judgment scenarios by analyzing context, intent, severity, and recurrence to deliver consistent, defensible investigation outcomes.* Identified recurring risk patterns and edge cases, contributing to improved investigation guidelines and escalation frameworks.* Collaborated with program leads and QA teams to maintain decision consistency and quality across a globally distributed expert network.
Education
Harvard Business School Online
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Indian Institute of Management Kashipur
Strategic Management
2020 — 2020
Maharshi Dayanand University
Bachelor's degree, Electronics and Communications Engineering
2011 — 2015
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