Vesa Toivonen

Turku

Summary

Full-Stack AI Story Producer and content specialist with a pioneering role in AI-narrated audiobook production in Finland. Experienced in managing AI-based storytelling workflows — from narrative concept and text adaptation to AI voice production. Published author with novels released by major Finnish publishers. Skilled in combining creative storytelling, linguistic accuracy, and AI technologies to deliver high-quality audio content.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

AI & Audiobook Producer (Earselect Subcontractor)

Digital Voice Finland Oy

01.2019 - Current

Freelance subcontractor for Earselect: producing live-recorded and AI-narrated Finnish audiobooks.
Experienced with Earselect’s production systems (Astrid platform, AI voice pipelines).
Recording and editing live audiobooks; AI audiobook production including text editing, linguistic adaptation, and AI voice tuning.

Author

Bazar, Avain, Aurinko Kustannus

01.2014 - Current

Author and co-author of novels published by major Finnish publishers.
Skilled in narrative design, multilingual editing, and adaptation for audio formats.
Experience in AI-assisted writing and narrative development.

Education

Master of Science - Social Sciences

University of Helsinki

Helsinki, Finland

05-2011

Vocational Qualification - Media Production (Audio/Visual)

Helsinki Vocational College And Adult Institute

Helsinki, Finland

05-2002

Skills

AI-first audiobook production and narrative workflows (concept design to mastered audio)
AI voice production and adaptation (11labs, AI voice platforms, DAWs)
Editing and linguistic quality control (Finnish, English, Swedish), including AI voice adaptation and cultural localization (eg tuning Swedish AI narration from Standard Swedish to Finland-Swedish for improved listener experience)

Narrative design and AI-assisted creative writing (Sudowrite, ChatGPT, advanced prompting)
Automation-assisted content workflows (Python-based tools, AI content pipelines)
Collaborative production experience across multilingual and cross-functional teams

Additional Information

Husband and a dad who likes to roll on the mat on weekends (Yes, that means MMA & submission grappling). Craft beer enthusiast. Still dreaming of that Sunburst American Stratocaster.

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