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I’m Ian Woolf, a producer, journalist, voice actor, and podcaster with over 25 years of experience in science broadcasting on radio and podcast. I thrive on turning complex science into engaging stories for diverse audiences across Australia.
I enjoy experimenting with open-source AI projects, solving installation challenges, and using generative models to create wearable digital art. I love storytelling and live events, and I’m passionate about script reading and writing that connects with listeners.
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Language
English
Fluent
Japanese
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Portuguese
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German
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French
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Work Experience
Diffusion Science Radio Producer/Journalist/Podcaster at Diffusion Science Radio
January 1, 1998 - PresentProduce, present, record, and manage a weekly science podcast broadcast to 28 stations across Australia; conduct interviews with scientists and experts; develop artwork using generative AI tools and train custom LoRas for merchandise; read advertisements for sponsorships and secure funding partnerships.
Frontiers of Science Forum Q & A Host at Frontiers of Science Forum
January 1, 2021 - PresentHost live audience Q&A sessions with scientists at events organized by the NSW Teachers Guild, RACI, AIP, and the Royal Society.
Outlier.AI Voice Actor (Remote) at Outlier.AI
December 1, 2025 - February 28, 2026Dramatically read scripts in a dialogue to train AI voice models in conversation.
TELUS Digital Personalised Internet Assessor (Remote) at TELUS Digital
January 1, 2024 - PresentAssess the quality of search results and web pages to train AI; evaluate synthetic voices to improve accent accuracy.
Casual at APPEN
January 1, 2007 - PresentParticipated in script reading and chat room activities to train AI through transcription of phone calls.
Project Officer (Faculty of Science) at University of Technology, Sydney
July 1, 2008 - June 1, 2009Developed podcast interviews with university scientists to enhance science communication skills among undergraduate students.
Demonstrator (Faculty of Science) at University of Technology, Sydney
February 1, 2005 - July 1, 2008Assisted in teaching first-year physics labs.
Lecturer/Coordinator (Faculty of Information Technology) at University of Technology, Sydney
February 1, 2002 - March 1, 2003Coordinated the Computing Theory program; designed syllabus and delivered lectures for over 230 students.
Research Assistant (Faculty of Information Technology) at University of Technology, Sydney
March 1, 1998 - February 1, 2002Researched internetworking issues; managed the website for the research group.
Systems Programmer (Faculty of Information Technology) at University of Technology, Sydney
June 1, 1996 - December 1, 1997Developed Perl scripts for internal web applications; provided technical support.
Software Support Engineer at Sun Microsystems
June 1, 1995 - June 1, 1996Delivered first-line international UNIX support; managed customer issues related to hardware and software.
Senior Computer Operator (Help Desk) at St. George Hospital
June 1, 1994 - June 1, 1995Troubleshot VMS and Windows issues on the Computer Help Desk.
Solar Astronomer at Culgoora Solar Observatory (IPS Radio and Space Services)
April 1, 1992 - April 1, 1993Developed image processing software; conducted optical and radio observations; guided tourists through the observatory.
Testing Officer/Technical Assistant at Australian Consumers Association (Choice Magazine)
July 1, 1988 - January 1, 1989Tested consumer goods and authored technical reports.
Computer Operator/Technical Assistant at OPTUS
January 1, 1988 - June 1, 1988Provided computer support and managed hotline inquiries.
Voice Actor at Outlier.AI
December 1, 2025 - February 1, 2026Dramatically read scripts in dialogue to train AI voice models in conversation (remote).
Personalised Internet Assessor at TELUS Digital
January 1, 2024 - PresentAssess the quality of search results and web pages to train AI; evaluate synthetic voices to improve accent accuracy.
Casual AI Training & Transcription at APPEN
January 1, 2007 - PresentParticipated in script reading and transcription tasks to train AI.
Senior Computer Operator at St. George Hospital
June 1, 1994 - June 1, 1995Troubleshot VMS and Windows issues on the Computer Help Desk.
Testing Officer/Technical Assistant at Choice Magazine (Australian Consumers Association)
July 1, 1988 - January 1, 1989Tested consumer goods and authored technical reports.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science (Applied Physics) at University of Technology, Sydney
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1992Instructor CCNA 1 at Cisco Network Academy
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002Broadcast Training at Sydney Educational Radio (2SER)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004Media Skills for Scientists Workshop at Australian Science Communicators
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998Unix Systems Administration at Sun Microsystems Training Centre
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995Bachelor of Applied Science (Applied Physics) at University of Technology, Sydney
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1992Cisco Network Academy, Instructor CCNA 1 at Cisco Network Academy
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002Broadcast Training at Sydney Educational Radio (2SER)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004Media Skills for Scientists Workshop at Australian Science Communicators
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998Qualifications
Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006Bachelor of Applied Science (Applied Physics)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1992Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006Instructor CCNA 1
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002Broadcast Training
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004Media Skills for Scientists Workshop
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998Unix Systems Administration
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006CCNA 1
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002Broadcast Training
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004Media Skills for Scientists Workshop
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Non-Profit Organization, Government
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