December 2023 - present

Developer Relations Engineer

Creator and owner of the educational video curriculum division, guiding users in designing AI NPCs in Unity and Unreal from concept to publication.
Develop and showcase technical sample demos emphasizing key features, workflows, and SDK integrations.
Provide technical support and informative content to partners, enhancing their developer learning journey.
Manage Discord community with 7k+ active users, offering support to improve their developer experience and relay feedback to the product team.

Generative AI Gaming & Storytelling Support Engineering Educational Content

Built our educational video production pipeline from pre/post-production to deployment that enables developers to understand the APIs better
Educates and evangelizes through compelling technical sharing (Workshops, How-to guides, Tutorials, Blog posts, Video Tutorials, and more).
Fosters the growth of our developer community through online and in-person events.
Participates as a public, developer-focused face at conferences, community meetups, and customer events.
Contributes to the product through feedback, documentation, or code, builds compelling demos and collaborates on open-source contributions to our sample apps.
Identifies and pursues opportunities for events, integrations, partnerships, and other community-focused work.

Content Creation Technical Education Community Building Public Speaking

Spearheaded "Ireti," a groundbreaking VR startup, conceiving, producing, and directing a mesmerizing VR short film. Explored the narrative of a black queer woman's journey, unraveling her best friend's tragic suicide using live-action, animation, and cutting-edge motion capture.
Strategically secured essential funding through a prestigious grant awarded by Georgia Tech's dynamic digital media research division (DILAC), underscoring our innovative approach to storytelling within the VR domain.
Orchestrated diverse tasks, including budget management, project coordination, and dynamic team leadership across animation and motion capture teams.
Articulated artistic vision, guiding a talented ensemble of actors and collaborators to deliver impactful performances while ensuring cohesiveness with the film's overarching visual aesthetics.

Startup Leadership Immersive Storytelling Strategic Funding Creative Direction

Spearheaded strategic planning and execution for media improvements within a non-profit organization aimed at elevating the quality of life for Puerto Rico's homeless population.
Established a dynamic outreach division by leveraging enhanced social outlets, resulting in a remarkable 35% increase in strategic partnerships. Developed collaborations with key stakeholders to amplify the organization's impact.
Translated organizational initiatives into a comprehensive roadmap, facilitating clear communication of objectives and timelines among cross-functional teams.
Conducted comprehensive competitive market research, informing the development of innovative strategies that aligned with emerging trends and industry best practices.

Product Strategy Partnership Development Roadmap Planning Market Research

Drove the seamless global expansion of the company's direct-to-consumer platform, leveraging a nuanced understanding of diverse cultures and locales to design a unified user experience across regions.
Collaborated closely with vendors and developers to ensure accurate translations were seamlessly integrated, playing a pivotal role during the successful launch of the platform in the Latin American market.
Pioneered an innovative workflow for the inclusion of the Cyrillic language, a critical aspect of the company's expansion strategy in Europe and East Asia. This involved meticulous research, coordination with cross-functional teams, and technical expertise.
Coordinated cross-cultural collaborations and streamlined communication across diverse teams, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, localized experiences that resonate with users worldwide.

Expansion Strategy Cross-Functional Collaboration Localization Workflow Development

Provided leadership and mentorship to a team of technical program managers, driving the maturation of the Production discipline within the R&D realm. Leveraged expertise to cultivate a cohesive, high-performing team environment.
Played an instrumental role in aligning and strategizing Unity's high-level roadmap tool, facilitating seamless communication with stakeholders. Leveraged strategic goals, initiatives, and Unity themes to deliver comprehensive visibility into ongoing and potential future projects, fostering intentional releases.
Championed a comprehensive revamp of Unity Scholar's onboarding courses, driving a pivotal initiative focused on elevating the user experience. Crafted and produced seven in-depth introductory videos, customized for distinct working pillars, fostering a seamless knowledge transition process.

Roadmap Alignment Project Visibility Video Production Strategic Planning

Architected and engineered the evolution of Aladdin Platform's client onboarding, contracting, and data management services. Innovatively designed and executed workflows that empower a seamless user experience.
Pioneered the development of a sophisticated facetted search engine within the Aladdin Dashboard, enriching the financial portfolio exploration for upcoming clients. Employed a comprehensive tech stack to bring this feature to fruition.
Led the front-end development effort utilizing Angular 6, CSS, and HTML, culminating in a visually compelling and intuitive user interface.
Collaborated closely with team members, extending support to a co-intern in the realm of full-stack database implementation, fostering knowledge exchange and cross-functional success.

Front-End Angular 6 HTML + CSS User Experience

Developed software solutions to enhance production workflows using cutting-edge technologies, fostering seamless collaboration across various Disney production teams.
Executed multifaceted projects involving cloud-based software, hardware infrastructure, and production processes, acting as a pivotal intermediary between Disney teams and production units. Played a pivotal role in infusing technology and implementing tailored in-house solutions.
Engineered the seamless integration of asset management databases, revolutionizing equipment oversight for twenty-three Live-Action productions, including high-profile films like The Lion King, Aladdin, Maleficent 2, and Mary Poppins Returns.
Devised and implemented a strategic blueprint for content management within the streaming service, standardizing post-production databases across industry-leading studios such as Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, Disney Animation, and Live-Action.

Database Management Cloud-Based Solutions APIs Python