
Nicholas Rodriguez
Animation Engineer, Software Specialist, Tech Enthusiast
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AustinMember since October 12, 2026
MayaUnreal Engine 5BlenderUnityC#PythonJavaJavascriptSqlLinuxRiggingAnimationProgrammingUx DesignerWeb DesignUi DesignerHtmlCssNode.jsReactAwsDatabasesCloud ServicesMongodb
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About
3+ years experience in 3D related software. Maya, Blender, Unreal Engine 5, Unity, and others 3+ years experience in Programming languages: Top three include C++, Python, and C# Dual degree holder with a B.A. in digital Arts and a B.S. in Computer Science
Experience
Data Imagery Editor (2D Environment) at Apple Inc. via Mindlance (2025-08 – 2026-08)
- Performed adjustments, annotations, and quality checks to support data labeling and computer vision workflows
- Ensured accuracy and consistency across large datasets
Lifeguard at City of Austin Aquatics Division (2024-06 – 2024-11)
- Monitored aquatic areas to ensure guest safety, enforced pool rules through consistent communication, and responded promptly to emergencies with trained lifesaving techniques
Rideshare and Food Delivery at Uber/DoorDash/Lyft (2021-06 – 2025-11)
- Provided safe, friendly, and reliable transportation, maintaining high customer satisfaction
- Safely transported food orders to customers while ensuring order accuracy and quality
3D Animator at Freelance Artist (2020-10 – 2024-02)
- Created high-quality 3D animations for various clients, reels, and projects
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science – Texas State University (2025-05)
- Bachelor of Arts in Arts, Technology, and Emerging Communications (ATEC) – University of Texas at Dallas (2018-12)
Skills
Animation EngineerSoftware SpecialistTech Enthusiast

