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George Durbalau

@georgedurbalau

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I refine human expression for AI through audio coaching and data review.

Romania

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to help build conversational AI that sounds and feels human—using TTS coaching, voice/data review, and multimodal training—so engineering teams can deliver more empathetic and accurate intelligence.

I bridge human expression and AI by refining how models understand and replicate nuance. With a background in journalism and voice acting, I turn raw text, voice, and video data into lifelike, human-centric intelligence through AI Vocal Coaching and Human- AI Interaction (HAI).

As an Audio-Video Data Expert Reviewer, I specialize in advanced data initiatives for leading AI organizations—evaluating and refining model outputs to enhance precision and security, and mentoring colleagues while overseeing 10 finalized projects. I also leverage podcasting production for audio quality analysis and editorial insights, collaborating with engineering to build interactive training methodologies that make AI more empathetic and accurate.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Audio-Video Data Reviewer

Current

AI Organization

May 2025 - Present (1 year)

Specialized in advanced audio and video data initiatives for leading AI organizations by evaluating and refining model outputs to improve precision and security. Promoted to Reviewer, overseeing 10 finalized projects and mentoring colleagues.

AI model evaluation Data Quality Assurance Mentoring

Current

Audio & Video Podcaster

Current

Sunetele Lui George

Jan 2014 - Present (12 years 4 months)

Produced audio-documentary episodes focused on the Romanian new jazz scene, including interviews and album reviews. Developed and edited foreign and Romanian artist portraits and contributed editorial coverage of niche genres in the Romanian music industry.

Audio Production Audio Editing Editorial Podcasting End To End A V Production

Voice Over Artist / Voice Actor

Mercor

Dec 2024 - Mar 2025 (3 months)

Recorded professional voice work for AI training projects, providing voice coaching and audio training support. Performed audio editing and supported data annotation and collection tasks including transcription and video/image collection.

Voice Acting Voice Recording Audio Editing Data Annotation Data Collection Data Transcription

Marketing Coordinator

Turkish Doner Grill

Mar 2023 - Feb 2025 (1 year 11 months)

Coordinated marketing efforts including logo and graphic design, and managed online promotions. Collaborated with advertising agencies to ensure brand consistency and effective campaigns.

Marketing Coordination Graphic Design Logo Design Online Promoter Brand Consistency

Owner

Trueblicitate SRL

Jan 2019 - Jan 2025 (6 years)

Advised on business development and provided sales and marketing support across multiple clients and industries. Developed strategic plans to increase revenue growth, brand visibility, and customer engagement.

Business Development Sales Marketing Strategic Planning Revenue Growth Market Expansion Client Consulting Customer Engagement

Sales Manager

Allianz Trade

Feb 2021 - Jan 2023 (1 year 11 months)

Worked as a Sales Manager for Allianz Trade in Romania. Managed sales operations and customer accounts to support ongoing business targets.

B2B Sales Sales & Management Account Management Customer Relationship Management Revenue Planning Sales Operations Negotiation Sales Pipeline

Area Sales Manager

Regus

Sep 2019 - Jan 2021 (1 year 4 months)

Served as Area Sales Manager for Regus/Spaces in Bucharest. Drove sales efforts focused on business growth within the local market.

Sales & Management Area Sales Client Management Revenue Growth Sales Pipeline Management Negotiation

International Business Development

4Service Company

Aug 2017 - Aug 2019 (2 years)

Supported international business development for 4Service Company. Contributed to expanding partnerships and commercial opportunities across markets.

International Business Development Partnerships Sales Support Market Development Client Acquisition Relationship Building Negotiation Commercial Strategy

Academic Editorial Sales Manager

De Gruyter

Jan 2015 - Jan 2017 (2 years)

Regional Development Manager and sole representative for De Gruyter across Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Malta. Organized annual market entry events with universities to promote Open Access publishing and sold early De Gruyter Open offerings.

Academic Publishing Sales Regional Development Event Planning Stakeholder Management University Partnerships Market Entry Strategy Editorial Publishing Sales

Radio Producer, Host, Voice Coach

Radio România

Sep 2008 - Dec 2015 (7 years 3 months)

Hosted radio segments and coached young adults through a project powered by an AFCN Romanian culture grant. Served as a radio voice host focused on cultural programming and audience engagement.

Radio Production Radio Hosting Cultural Programs Interviewing Audience Engagement

Co-Founder / Chief Editor

Revista Sunete

Jan 2003 - Jan 2015 (12 years)

Co-founded Revista Sunete and led editorial operations, including team selection and coordination of 100+ journalists and artists over the years. Planned music events and partnerships, and helped scale major projects such as SUNETE 10 ani and multiple conceptual editions.

Editorial Leadership Team Management Partnerships Advertising Sales Event Coordination Magazine Management Talent Coordination