Data Pre-Processing Coordinator

About Us
Smartail is an innovative Artificial Intelligence-based company dedicated towards revolutionizing the education industry. Our flagship product, DeepGrade, is an automated grading system that utilizes cutting-edge technologies like computer vision, deep learning, and natural language processing to streamline the assessment and feedback process in educational institutions. We are a dynamic and fast-growing startup, committed to making education more effective and accessible through technology.
About the Role
We work at the intersection of technology and education, partnering with schools and universities to drive meaningful impact. We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Data Pre-Processing Coordinator to join our growing team. In this role, you will oversee the progress of our data pre-processing operations, act as the bridge between the pre-processing team and internal stakeholders, and ensure the timely and complete delivery of all pre-processing tasks. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys coordination, ownership, and working in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment with strong academic and industry roots.
Key Responsibilities
Track and monitor the progress of data pre-processing tasks across the team, ensuring visibility of status at all times
Coordinate daily with the data pre-processing team to plan, prioritize, and allocate work based on delivery timelines
Communicate progress, updates, and delivery status to internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams
Identify blockers, dependencies, and quality issues early, and drive their resolution through timely escalation and follow-up
Ensure all pre-processing deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule, meeting defined quality standards
Maintain and update task trackers, dashboards, and reports for management review
Support process improvements by identifying bottlenecks and suggesting workflow optimizations
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in any discipline (Process management preferred)
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfort with task-tracking tools
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple parallel tasks
Ability to follow up persistently and coordinate across teams to close open items
Preferred Skills
Prior experience in project coordination, operations, data annotation/processing, or delivery management
Familiarity with project management or tracking tools (e.g., Excel trackers, Jira, Trello, Asana, or Google Sheets)
Basic understanding of data processing, data quality, or AI/ML data pipelines
Interest in the AI and EdTech space
Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced startup environment
Learning Opportunities
Hands-on exposure to data operations and delivery management in a recognized AI startup
Insight into how data pipelines power AI products in the EdTech industry
Opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals in both technology and academia
Mentorship and guidance from a team with strong academic and industry expertise
Growth path into operations, project management, or data management roles based on performance
Experience : 1 to 2 yrs
Working : [Monday to Saturday - following school & university schedules]
Compensation: [2.5 to 3.5 LPA]
Work Mode: Office
Location: Chennai

Work arrangement
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