Adrian Stefan Petcu

Dynamic Marine Officer with over nine years of experience in maritime operations, specializing in navigation and safety management. Expertise in managing deck operations while ensuring compliance with stringent safety protocols and enhancing operational efficiency. Proven leadership in guiding diverse teams, conducting comprehensive port screenings, and maintaining navigational safety under high-pressure conditions. Highly organized and detail-oriented, committed to 24/7 availability, and adept at addressing complex challenges during special cargo loading and discharging on Ro-Ro vessels.

1. AI Tutoring & Model Alignment Projects

Contributed to large-scale AI training and data annotation projects for leading generative AI clients, specializing in creating instructional datasets and refining model outputs for advanced reasoning and instruction-following capabilities.

AI Tutoring & Advanced Reasoning Projects
Perle.ai | Remote

• Annotated, evaluated, and generated high-quality prompt-response pairs for cutting-edge Large Language Models (LLMs), focusing on complex reasoning, chain-of-thought, and step-by-step instructional tasks.
• Applied rigorous quality guidelines to create and refine datasets used to train and align AI models on nuanced tasks including code generation, creative writing, and logical problem-solving.
• Performed detailed comparative analysis of AI model outputs, ranking responses for accuracy, coherence, and helpfulness to inform model improvement cycles for clients like xAI

AI Data Annotation & Content Moderation
iMerit | Remote

• Supported AI safety and performance by annotating and classifying diverse textual and visual data for machine learning training pipelines.
• Executed precise labeling tasks crucial for developing model capabilities in content moderation, factual accuracy, and ethical response generation.
• Collaborated within a distributed team to maintain high throughput and consistency, adhering to project-specific protocols for major AI research organizations like Open AI.

2. Over the past few years, I have managed properties through my own business, Sun of a Beach Apartments. This experience has enabled me to develop and enhance a diverse skill set, including:

• Negotiating leases and managing tenant relations to achieve high tenant satisfaction and retention.
• Budgeting, financial reporting, and cost optimization to improve operational efficiency.
• Overseeing hotel properties with a focus on maintaining high service standards and property maintenance.
• Financial management expertise in maximizing revenue streams and controlling operational expenses.
• Strategic planning and marketing development to increase occupancy rates and boost brand visibility.

3. Investment & Renovation Manager - Home Upgrade Group

• Spearheaded the end-to-end acquisition and renovation of residential properties in Constanta to maximize ROI upon resale.
• Identified, evaluated, and secured undervalued apartment assets, managing the entire due diligence and acquisition process.
• Led and coordinated cross-functional work teams, including contractors and tradespeople, to execute renovation projects on time and within budget.
• Directed property enhancement strategies, including cosmetic and functional improvements, to significantly increase market value and appeal to new homeowners.

4. E-Commerce Specialist | Self-Employed | Oct 2023 – Mar 2025

• Product Sourcing & Procurement: Researched and selected products, and established relationships with suppliers.
• Content Creation & Listings: Developed SEO-friendly product descriptions and managed online postings.
• Operations & Logistics: Processed orders, coordinated shipping, and managed import paperwork and delivery tracking.
• Financial Administration: Monitored payment status and handled basic financial tracking for the venture.

Coursiv - Introduction to AI tools

Ion, Cazacu, office@abcrewing.com, +40 241 551 700, AB Crewing

Mirela Dima, office@stargate-agency.ro +40 241 618 601, Stargate Crewing Agency