I am a dedicated Data Associate with extensive experience in linguistic data transcription, annotation, and analysis, supporting machine learning workflows to enhance AI/ML models. I pride myself on delivering quality outputs, improving processes, and staying resilient in fast-changing environments. I communicate effectively in French and English, work well in teams, and approach new processes with curiosity and ownership.

Anca Liana SUMALAN

I am a dedicated Data Associate with extensive experience in linguistic data transcription, annotation, and analysis, supporting machine learning workflows to enhance AI/ML models. I pride myself on delivering quality outputs, improving processes, and staying resilient in fast-changing environments. I communicate effectively in French and English, work well in teams, and approach new processes with curiosity and ownership.

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I am a dedicated Data Associate with extensive experience in linguistic data transcription, annotation, and analysis, supporting machine learning workflows to enhance AI/ML models. I pride myself on delivering quality outputs, improving processes, and staying resilient in fast-changing environments. I communicate effectively in French and English, work well in teams, and approach new processes with curiosity and ownership.

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Language

French
Advanced
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Data Associate at Amazon MLS Romania (AGI Data Services & Alexa Data Services)
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Delivered high-quality hands-on linguistic data across transcription, labeling, and synthesized voice analysis; ensured accuracy and consistency in text and audio data for GenAI and LLM domains in French and English. Verified annotated data against quality bars, analyzed data to identify trends, conducted root cause analyses, and suggested process and tool innovations. Maintained SOPs and SLAs, mentored new colleagues, and acted as POC for multiple workflows to drive high-quality data delivery.
AI Data Annotator & Evaluator at Freelancing (part-time, project-based)
January 1, 2025 - November 6, 2025
Evaluated and scored AI-generated content to improve model performance, flagged non-compliance with sensitive data regulations, refined QA for question-answer pairs and translations, segmented audio with multiple speakers, transcribed speech content, and tagged scenarios to enhance model performance in audio segmentation.
External Relations Officer at ValgBar
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Facilitated professional relationships with business partners, public and private institutions, suppliers, and external service providers; supported implementation of a European structural funds project for IT equipment; provided administrative support including document processing, accounting, classification, archiving, invoice processing, and payment tracking; managed official correspondence.
Freelance Translator & SEO Specialist at Online Projects
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Translated texts (Romanian, French, English); edited and optimized articles for SEO, ensuring clarity, grammatical accuracy, and alignment with project specs.
Volunteer at Connect@Amazon / AMAZON MLS Romania
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Led the Employee Benefits Committee; built partnerships with vendors, coordinated communication for deals (35 communications in 2024), and supported global stakeholder liaison and team coordination (average team size ~10).

Education

MA in European Public Policies at University of Oradea (Romania)
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
Erasmus Mobility for Studies at Université de Picardie Jules Verne, Amiens (France)
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011
BA in International Relations and European Studies at Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca (Romania)
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009
High School Diploma in Philology (Humanities) at Mihai Eminescu National College, Oradea (Romania)
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006

Qualifications

Privacy, Governance, and Compliance: Data Classification and Inventory
January 1, 2025 - November 6, 2025
Artificial Intelligence Foundations: Machine Learning
January 1, 2025 - November 6, 2025
Root Cause Analysis: Getting to the Root of Business Problems
January 1, 2025 - November 6, 2025
SAP Accounts Payable Boot Camp
January 1, 2025 - November 6, 2025
Canva Essential Training
January 1, 2025 - November 6, 2025
Data Quality: Core Concepts
January 1, 2025 - November 6, 2025
EF SET English Certificate (C2 Proficient)
January 1, 2025 - November 6, 2025
Amazon ADS Excel Academy
January 1, 2022 - November 6, 2025
Microsoft Excel for the Data Analyst
January 1, 2018 - November 6, 2025
Google – Digital Marketing Certificate
January 1, 2017 - November 6, 2025
DALF Diploma (French) – C1
January 1, 2012 - November 6, 2025
European Commission study-visit
January 1, 2011 - November 6, 2025
Intensive summer camp – French culture, language and civilization
January 1, 2010 - November 6, 2025
European Parliament Simulation
January 1, 2009 - November 6, 2025
Project Management Training (PATRIR)
January 1, 2008 - November 6, 2025
DELE Diploma (Spanish) – B2
January 1, 2008 - November 6, 2025
Essay-writing competition and study-visit at the European Parliament
January 1, 2007 - November 6, 2025
Creative writing competition in French
January 1, 2006 - November 6, 2025
Student exchange in Belgium
January 1, 2005 - November 6, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other