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Hi, I’m Eric Svendsen, a Senior Project Lead focused on AI training and data operations. I’ve spent 20+ years scaling global teams across video, audio, and LLM domains, building high-impact QA and annotation frameworks to improve model performance and operational efficiency. I enjoy blending hands-on execution with strategic leadership to deliver measurable quality and scalability in fast-paced AI environments. I mentor diverse teams across time zones, design production pipelines, and partner with product and engineering stakeholders to turn complex AI programs into repeatable, value-driven outcomes. I’m relocating from St. Paul to New York in July 2026 and excited to bring my combination of creativity and operations leadership to new opportunities.…Hi, I’m Eric Svendsen, a Senior Project Lead focused on AI training and data operations. I’ve spent 20+ years scaling global teams across video, audio, and LLM domains, building high-impact QA and annotation frameworks to improve model performance and operational efficiency. I enjoy blending hands-on execution with strategic leadership to deliver measurable quality and scalability in fast-paced AI environments. I mentor diverse teams across time zones, design production pipelines, and partner with product and engineering stakeholders to turn complex AI programs into repeatable, value-driven outcomes. I’m relocating from St. Paul to New York in July 2026 and excited to bring my combination of creativity and operations leadership to new opportunities.

Eric Svendsen

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Hi, I’m Eric Svendsen, a Senior Project Lead focused on AI training and data operations. I’ve spent 20+ years scaling global teams across video, audio, and LLM domains, building high-impact QA and annotation frameworks to improve model performance and operational efficiency. I enjoy blending hands-on execution with strategic leadership to deliver measurable quality and scalability in fast-paced AI environments. I mentor diverse teams across time zones, design production pipelines, and partner with product and engineering stakeholders to turn complex AI programs into repeatable, value-driven outcomes. I’m relocating from St. Paul to New York in July 2026 and excited to bring my combination of creativity and operations leadership to new opportunities.…Hi, I’m Eric Svendsen, a Senior Project Lead focused on AI training and data operations. I’ve spent 20+ years scaling global teams across video, audio, and LLM domains, building high-impact QA and annotation frameworks to improve model performance and operational efficiency. I enjoy blending hands-on execution with strategic leadership to deliver measurable quality and scalability in fast-paced AI environments. I mentor diverse teams across time zones, design production pipelines, and partner with product and engineering stakeholders to turn complex AI programs into repeatable, value-driven outcomes. I’m relocating from St. Paul to New York in July 2026 and excited to bring my combination of creativity and operations leadership to new opportunities.

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Hi, I’m Eric Svendsen, a Senior Project Lead focused on AI training and data operations. I’ve spent 20+ years scaling global teams across video, audio, and LLM domains, building high-impact QA and annotation frameworks to improve model performance and operational efficiency. I enjoy blending hands-on execution with strategic leadership to deliver measurable quality and scalability in fast-paced AI environments.

I mentor diverse teams across time zones, design production pipelines, and partner with product and engineering stakeholders to turn complex AI programs into repeatable, value-driven outcomes. I’m relocating from St. Paul to New York in July 2026 and excited to bring my combination of creativity and operations leadership to new opportunities.

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Work Experience

Senior Project Lead — AI Training & Development at Anuttacon

June 1, 2025 - March 1, 2026

Led department across three AI training verticals (Video, Audio, LLM), directing cross-functional teams and overseeing annotation strategy, QA, and delivery for each domain. Established guidelines and QA frameworks to ensure precision and consistency in distributed global teams.

Project Lead at Invisible Technologies

February 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025

Managed and coached 30+ AI Data Trainers developing generative AI models across audio and LLM domains; built evaluation rubrics and training materials; delivered analytics for weekly reviews and scalable operations.

Founder & Creative Director at AwayTeamGo Productions

August 1, 2013 - Present

Provided creative consulting and media production services; produced promotional content, voiceover work, and corporate media; managed end-to-end production workflows across concurrent projects.

Head of Strategy & Content at Stargazer XR

March 1, 2018 - February 1, 2024

Led content strategy and development across entertainment and healthcare verticals; adapted a stage play into a VR healthcare experience; managed full production pipeline and delivered editing, copywriting, and voiceover work.

Associate Producer / Video Editor at Unreel Media

June 1, 2005 - October 1, 2017

Produced and edited 30+ longform comedy specials and documentaries for major platforms; shaped archival footage and interview material for a feature documentary; led 50+ projects end-to-end and improved production workflows.