Hi, I’m Eduard Taran, a senior Trust & Safety and Operations Policy Advisor with 5+ years of experience driving risk mitigation and content integrity across the EMEA region. I lead cross-functional initiatives to identify emerging risks, manage high-sensitivity cases, and implement scalable safety workflows in a fast-moving tech environment. I’m skilled at data analysis, stakeholder management, and shaping AI-informed processes that boost user safety and compliance while driving operational excellence. I enjoy collaborating with Policy Implementation, Quality, Incident Management teams, and external partners to align risk standards and strengthen policy playbooks for diverse markets.

Eduard Taran

Hi, I’m Eduard Taran, a senior Trust & Safety and Operations Policy Advisor with 5+ years of experience driving risk mitigation and content integrity across the EMEA region. I lead cross-functional initiatives to identify emerging risks, manage high-sensitivity cases, and implement scalable safety workflows in a fast-moving tech environment. I’m skilled at data analysis, stakeholder management, and shaping AI-informed processes that boost user safety and compliance while driving operational excellence. I enjoy collaborating with Policy Implementation, Quality, Incident Management teams, and external partners to align risk standards and strengthen policy playbooks for diverse markets.

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Hi, I’m Eduard Taran, a senior Trust & Safety and Operations Policy Advisor with 5+ years of experience driving risk mitigation and content integrity across the EMEA region. I lead cross-functional initiatives to identify emerging risks, manage high-sensitivity cases, and implement scalable safety workflows in a fast-moving tech environment. I’m skilled at data analysis, stakeholder management, and shaping AI-informed processes that boost user safety and compliance while driving operational excellence. I enjoy collaborating with Policy Implementation, Quality, Incident Management teams, and external partners to align risk standards and strengthen policy playbooks for diverse markets.

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Language

English
Fluent
Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Fluent

Work Experience

Operations Policy Advisor / Trust & Safety at TikTok
March 1, 2022 - Present
Partner cross-functional with stakeholders across EMEA to assess product safety (Short-video, features – Push notifications, Effects). Proactively identify and mitigate violative content to improve risk forecasting and operational efficiency. Develop weekly analytical reports highlighting emerging platform risks and behavioural trends to enable the Policy Enforcement team to adapt and strengthen the platform’s policy playbook. Initiated regional projects, including fact-checking to combat misinformation, AI model development for violent extremism detection, and policy design for EMEA and MENA markets. Lead quality assurance strategies and drive a continuous improvement culture. Collaborate with Policy Implementation, Quality, Incident Management teams, and external partners to align risk mitigation standards. Meet SLAs targets and provide weekly operations control. Promote inclusive engagement across diverse internal and external stakeholders.
Content Specialist / Trust & Safety at TikTok
June 1, 2020 - March 1, 2022
Reviewed and moderated user-generated content (text, image, and video) to ensure compliance with platform policies. Identified, triaged, and escalated harmful content (frauds and scams, abuse, misinformation). Supported legal and compliance efforts by maintaining platform integrity and user safety. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance moderation workflows and training frameworks. Ensured consistent quality and accuracy through data-driven monitoring and process refinements.

Education

BA (Hons) Business Management at University of Greenwich – London, UK
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026

Qualifications

Certificate of Professional Skills: Presentation & Theoretical Reasoning of Software Projects
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026
European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL): IT Fundamentals, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Databases, Communication
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment