Synthesia Blog Authors
Meet the authors behind Synthesia's Blog, a dedicated team of seasoned experts who are passionate about AI, Learning and Development and video creation. In an age where AI disrupting the traditional way of doing things, staying on top of the latest trends is crucial. Explore our cutting-edge insights and allow our experts to guide you in mastering AI technologies for video content creation.
Alessandra Venier
Corporate affairs manager
Alessandra Venier is a corporate affairs manager at Synthesia.
Deirdre leads Enterprise Customer Success across North EMEA and APAC at Synthesia, helping customers turn complex AI video rollouts into real business impact.
Ryan is a Senior YouTube Creator at Synthesia with 10+ years of experience, 450K subscribers across channels, millions of views, and 2 Silver Play Buttons.
Craig Watson is VP of Product at Synthesia, where he leads the development of AI-powered video products used by leading global enterprises.
Gianluca Brindisi is a Security Engineer at Synthesia, leading AI security and building secure-by-default products. With 10+ years’ experience in tech scale-ups and cloud infrastructure, he focuses on scaling security through AI-driven tooling.
Boian Tzonev is a software engineer at Synthesia, working on billing, payments, and growth systems. Previously, he built large-scale billing and ledger platforms at Uber, with a focus on distributed systems and domain-driven design.
Amy Vidor, PhD is a Learning & Development Evangelist at Synthesia, where she researches learning trends and helps organizations apply AI at scale. With 15 years of experience, she has advised companies, governments, and universities on skills.
Joe Ciarallo
Head of Communications, United States
Joe Ciarallo is the Head of Communications, United States at Synthesia. He is an experienced communications executive and advisor with a strong track record helping technology companies accelerate growth and navigate high-stakes moments.
Steffen Tjerrild
COO and co-founder
Steffen Tjerrild is COO and co-founder of Synthesia, used by 65,000+ businesses. He leads strategy, partnerships, and operations, scaling AI video adoption. With experience across Europe and Africa, he drives innovation and operational excellence.
Kyle Odefey is a London-based filmmaker and Video Producer at Synthesia. His content has reached millions across TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube, even inspiring an SNL sketch, and has been featured by CNBC, BBC, Forbes, and MIT Technology Review.
Bill Leaver
Product Manager
Bill Leaver is a Product Manager at Synthesia.
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Laura Gonzalez
Chief of Staff
Laura Gonzalez is the Chief of Staff at Synthesia.
Sasa Markota is Head of Product & Privacy at Synthesia, aligning innovation with data protection. He ensures compliance with GDPR and the EU AI Act, and with 7+ years in IT law, translates regulations into practical strategies for responsible AI.
Peter Hill is CTO at Synthesia and a veteran tech and product leader. Formerly CEO and CPO at Wildlife Studios, he spent nearly 25 years at Amazon and AWS, leading teams behind Kindle, Fire, Alexa, and services like Amazon Connect and WorkSpaces.
Nicolás Barberis
Trust Operations Manager
Nicolás Barberis is an Infosec Trust Operations Manager at Synthesia with experience across tech, telecom, and consulting. He has worked as a consultant, auditor, and project manager, delivering international accreditations.
Lousine Boyakhandjyan is a Product Operations Manager at Synthesia. They partner across Product and Go-to-Market teams and blend systems thinking with a customer lens to make sure products ship smoothly and land thoughtfully.
Cian Dowling is a Strategic Implementation Specialist at Synthesia, helping businesses use AI video to improve communication and accessibility. With experience in CX, sales, and services, he previously worked at Zendesk and Medallia.
Jessica Weiner is a Strategic Implementation Specialist at Synthesia with a background in product implementation and data science. She holds a BSE in Electrical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania and worked at Visible Alpha.
Mayhul has 10+ years’ experience in project management and implementation. He specializes in ERP and API integrations, data migration, and training, helping global retail clients improve efficiency through automation and scalable solutions.
Liam Morrissy
Strategic Implementation Specialist
Liam Morrissy is a Strategic Implementation Specialist at Synthesia with a background in computer science and systems engineering. He holds a BAS from the University of Pennsylvania and previously worked at Bloomberg and Brown Brothers Harriman.
Luciano Romanelli is a Senior Solutions Consultant at Synthesia, helping organizations use AI video to enhance communication. He previously led onboarding and partner success at Treatwell and holds a Master’s in International Management from Bocconi.
Nikkita is a Strategic Implementation Specialist at Synthesia with a background in cybersecurity and technical account management. With experience at Datadog and the U.S. Air Force, she drives change management and delivers impactful solutions.
Bruno has 7+ years’ experience in sales development and leadership, leading a high-performing SDR team at Synthesia. Passionate about coaching, he has built successful teams and frameworks at companies like ZoomInfo and Leyton.
Sanghyun Lee is a Senior Backend Engineer at Synthesia, focused on real-time collaboration in its AI video editor. With 10+ years’ experience, he has worked on chatbot development, ML-based marketing, and distributed recommendation systems.
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Nicolas is a Solutions Architect specializing in SaaS and cloud systems. Skilled in AWS, Datadog, serverless, and data infrastructure, he helps enterprises adopt modern tech, improve operations, and promote collaboration and continuous learning.
Armughan Ahmad Khan is a Senior Product Manager at Synthesia.
Dan-Vlad Cobasneanu is the Head of Product Marketing at Synthesia.
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Daniel Verten is a Strategy Partner at Synthesia, working with Fortune 100 leaders on AI transformation. Formerly at WPP, he built its global AI program and led initiatives to upskill 100,000 employees, with experience across startups and media.
Alexandru Voica is Head of Corporate Affairs and Policy at Synthesia. He has experience across tech, social media, gaming, and retail, and an engineering background with a degree in Virtual Reality from Sant’Anna School.
Sundar Solai is a Product Manager at Synthesia, focused on AI video creation. With a background in computer science and statistics, he previously led YouTube’s autoplay algorithm and writes on AI topics, with work featured in TechCrunch.
Ema Lukan is a Content Writer and Marketing expert with experience across agencies, SaaS, and film. Skilled in copywriting and storytelling, she combines creativity with data to craft compelling content and adapt to evolving digital trends.
Elly Henriksen is an instructional designer exploring AI’s impact on learning design. With 8 years’ experience across higher and professional education, she offers insight into how AI is reshaping learning and instructional design.
Victor Riparbelli is co-founder of Synthesia, launched in 2017 with AI researchers. With a decade in tech entrepreneurship, he combines technical expertise and academic insight to advance AI video, focusing on ethical and responsible innovation.
Kevin Alster is a Strategic Advisor at Synthesia, helping enterprises apply generative AI to learning, communication, and performance. With over a decade in education and media, he’s built programs for General Assembly, NYT School, and Sotheby’s.
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Leander Sodji is a Product Marketing Manager at Synthesia with 5+ years’ experience. He has consulted for WhatsApp and P&G, with strengths in market research, positioning, and content, focusing on customer success and AI video.
