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Monica Giromini

@monicagiromini

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Multilingual Project Specialist & Computational Linguist | AI, Policy & Social Impact

Portugal

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What I'm looking for

Seeking roles in Program Coordination, Localization PM, or AI/NLP Linguistics. I bring multilingual ops, project management, and NLP experience to mission-driven teams: from NGOs advancing human rights and migration to tech companies building ethical, culturally nuanced tools. Values-driven, collaborative, and adaptable across distributed global teams.

I work at the intersection of language, technology, and global communication to build scalable, culturally grounded solutions.

Currently, I optimize multilingual NLP pipelines and GenAI models for Google Search, leading prompt engineering, loss analysis, and cross-functional alignment across 5+ languages. Alongside my technical background, I bring significant public sector and operational experience: I supported bilateral diplomacy at the Italian Embassy in New Delhi, delivered high-precision legal and policy translations for the European Parliament, organized events to promote the Italian culture in Berlin, and handled front-line immigration casework for international university students.

As a certified Google Project Manager with an MA in Translation and Interpreting, I excel at coordinating distributed teams, structuring complex workflows, and translating intricate systems into accessible outcomes.

Core Focus Areas:

Language & AI Systems: NLP/NLU optimization, prompt engineering, linguistic data pipelines, algorithmic loss analysis, and cultural sensitivity auditing.
Project & Operations Management: Agile workflows (Google PM framework), stakeholder coordination, technical onboarding/upskilling, and event logistics.
Policy & Cross-Cultural Advocacy: Bilateral diplomacy, migration casework, legal/institutional translation, and community engagement.
Languages: Italian (Native), English (Fluent), Portuguese (Fluent), German (Advanced), Russian (Intermediate).

Interests & Community:

When I’m not working on data or operations, I stay active as a Pilates instructor, rock climber, scuba diver, and conga player. I am deeply committed to social impact, actively supporting grassroots initiatives in migration, human rights, and LGBTQI+ advocacy and as a member of Rizoma Coop in Lisbon.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

NLP & AI Engineer

Current

QualityAI for Google

Feb 2022 - Present (4 years 8 months)

Internationalized Google Search across 5+ languages via computational linguistics. Debugged NLP pipelines to push precision/recall over 95%, audited systems, and trained GenAI models using prompt engineering to enhance global NLU. Aligned cross-functional technical roadmaps and upskilled distributed teams.

Computational Linguistics GenAI Data Analysis Project Management Learning and Development Cross Cultural Communication NLU NLP Machine Learning LLM Loss Analysis Debugging Reverse Engineering Semantic Modeling Pragmatics Linguistics Quality Assurance

Translator & Reviser (DE/EN/IT)

Amplexor (now Acolad)

Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)

Delivered high-precision, rapid-turnaround translations of public policy, administrative frameworks, and legal texts for the European Parliament and Swiss Post. Onboarded and mentored new translators on quality control protocols, strict regulatory standards, and workflow efficiency.

Translation Localization Policy Translation Legal Translation Terminology Management Glossary Management Onboarding Mentorship CAT Tools

Administrative Co-worker

University of Genoa

Sep 2016 - Jun 2020 (3 years 9 months)

Awarded four annual merit appointments to provide multilingual administrative casework for incoming international students, advising on immigration protocols, enrollment, and visa renewals. Coordinated administrative workflows and institutional partner communications for the Erasmus+ mobility program.

Cross Cultural Communication Intercultural Communication Multilingual Communication Immigration Case Management Immigration Services Higher Education Administration Multilingual Support Student Support Workflow Coordination International Mobility Regulatory Compliance Regulatory Documentation

Multilingual Operations Coordinator

Stazioni Marittime Genova

Jan 2012 - Jun 2020 (8 years 5 months)

Coordinated on-site logistics and visitor experiences for major events like the Genoa Boat Show. Managed boarding compliance and crowd control for thousands of cruise passengers per shift while resolving live administrative issues and de-escalating high-stress confrontations with composure.

Multilingual Support Conflict Resolution Event Operations Event Logistics Compliance Monitoring Multilingual Customer Support

Cultural Promotion Trainee

Italian Embassy Cultural Centre New Delhi

Sep 2019 - Dec 2019 (3 months)

Supported Italian public diplomacy and institutional relations in India via a national merit selection. Coordinated logistics and high-level protocol for large cultural events, launched the inaugural English community newsletter, built institutional academic partnerships, and managed frontline intercultural communications.

Public Diplomacy International Relations Event Planning Event Logistics Stakeholder Management Cross Cultural Communication Content Creation Newsletters Partnership Development

Cultural Project Assistant

Berlin Italian Communication

Sep 2018 - Dec 2018 (3 months)

Managed operations, budgets, marketing material, and hospitality logistics for an international 5-day film and food festival as primary support to the Director. Served as lead liaison for embassies, venues, press, and local businesses, authored diaspora integration resources, and handled international school administration.

Event Logistics Cross Cultural Communication Content Creation Event Operations Budget Management Stakeholder Engagement Community Outreach Community Engagement Office Administration Office Operations Administrative Support Intercultural Communication

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Google via Coursera

Professional Certificate, Project Management

2025 - 2025

Completed the Google Project Management Professional Certificate, a 175-hour program covering project management principles and practices.

University of Genoa

Bachelor's Degree, Interlinguistic Mediation

2014 - 2017

Grade: 110/110 with honors

Activities and societies: Completed an Erasmus+ semester at Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg in Germany.

Earned a Bachelor's Degree in Theory and Techniques of Interlinguistic Mediation, focusing on German and Russian languages, translation theory, and cross-cultural communication.

Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg

Bachelor's Degree, Interlinguistic Mediation

Completed an Erasmus+ semester as part of the Bachelor's program, focusing on German and Russian languages, translation theory, and cross-cultural communication.

University of Genoa

Master's Degree, Translation and Interpreting

2017 - 2020

Grade: 109/110

Activities and societies: Completed coursework in comparative legal systems, economy of tertiary activities, simultaneous and liaison interpretation, and computational linguistics. Obtained the National Teaching Qualification.

Pursued a Master's Degree in Translation and Interpreting with a focus on German and Russian languages, applied linguistics, and intercultural mediation.