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I am Haruki Ueno, a Japanese native with a background in musicology and data analysis, currently focusing on high-quality voice data collection for AI training. I approach each project with curiosity, precision, and collaboration in mind.
With over a decade in marketing and data analysis across startups, I have transitioned into supporting AI development as a freelance contractor, prioritizing technical precision, steady productivity, and clear communication.
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Work Experience
Voice Actor & Reviewer at Outlier's Voice Act Project
January 1, 2025 - PresentCurrent role on Outlier's Voice Act Project as Voice Actor & Reviewer, delivering 400+ recordings with an average audio quality and naturalness of 4.8/5. Invited to Oracle's invitation-only top performer group within the first weeks of joining. Leveraged university-level training in acoustics and recording fundamentals to collaborate with QA leads (QM/QA) to propose core evaluation criteria, including acceptable noise-floor thresholds (dBFS) and RMS-based loudness checks, contributing to guideline updates and QC consistency.
Growth & Marketing Director at oVice, Inc.
September 1, 2020 - August 31, 2022Joined oVice, a virtual office platform, as the third core member during its early launch phase.
Led both sales and marketing, building the foundation from scratch and driving rapid early-stage growth.
At the time of joining, only a single demo page existed.
Handled key tasks in parallel—webinars, customer support, CRM setup, ad operations, and UI/UX improvements.
As the team grew, developed talk scripts, led training, and introduced data visualization tools to build a self-sustaining team.
Key Contributions:
- Built sales and marketing foundation and streamlined operations
- Increased lead acquisition and brand awareness through ad optimization and site improvements
- Improved UI/UX, onboarding, and customer engagement
- Created sales materials, scripts, and implemented tools for scalable operations
Achievements:
- Reached ¥240M ARR and 30K DAU within one year of launch
- Achieved world’s #2 market share and helped secure over ¥6B in total funding by 2022
- Expanded to 200+ employees and established the core foundation for growth
Departed as the company transitioned to a larger, specialized organization.
The intense, hands-on experience of building from zero during rapid growth remains one of my most valuable lessons.
AI Task Worker / Voice Contributor at Freelance
January 1, 2023 - PresentSupporting global AI development firms through voice recording, multilingual annotation, and acoustic QA. Major Speech Data Project (2025): Completed 400+ Japanese voice recordings over six-month period. Consistently maintained high internal quality scores (average 4.8 /5.0). Promoted to a top-tier performance group within the project for consistent quality and adherence to complex guidelines. Acoustic QA & Review: Evaluated audio data for rubric alignment and clarity to ensure data set consistency.
Marketing & Data Analysis (Startups) at Various Startups
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2022Contributed to several early-stage startups (including oVoice, Inc. and others) as a specialist in marketing and data analysis. Focused on optimizing business growth through meticulous data processing. This background ensures my ability to follow technical guidelines and deliver high-precision audio data.
Education
B.A., Music (Musicology / Ethnomusicology) at Osaka University of Arts
April 1, 2002 - March 31, 2006B.A. in Music (Musicology) at Osaka University of Arts
January 11, 2030 - February 22, 2026Qualifications
Google Foundations of Data Science
November 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024Google AI Essentials
October 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services
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