SOFTWARE ENGINEER / GAME DEVELOPER / DATA ANALYST

Jordan Rivera
Rodriguez

Final semester Software Engineering student with 8+ years of hands-on IT experience spanning system administration, data analysis, and software development. Deep technical expertise in game engines and 3D content creation.

01 / ABOUT

Background

Software Engineering student in final semester with 8+ years of hands-on IT experience spanning system administration, data analysis, and software development.

Specialized in game engine architecture, 3D content creation, and interactive experiences for virtual platforms.

Proven track record leading technical teams in both private sector and political consulting environments. Bilingual (Spanish/English) with strong cross-cultural communication skills.

Location

Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico

30 min from US border | Valid US B1/B2 Visa

Languages

Spanish Native
English Professional

Availability

Open to remote, contract, and in-person

02 / EXPERTISE

Technical Skills

Game Development

Unity Gamebryo Reverse Engineering Binary Analysis IDA Pro Ghidra Game Client Analysis Script Modding Tool Development 3D Asset Pipeline Game Analytics Localization

3D & Visual Production

Blender Modeling Rigging Animation AutoCAD Photogrammetry Point Cloud Processing VR/AR Environments UV Mapping Texture Editing

Programming

Python C# JavaScript PHP SQL Lua REST APIs Shell/Bash HTML/CSS JSON/XML

Infrastructure & DevOps

Linux Admin Windows Server Git/GitHub CI/CD Pipelines TCP/IP VPN AWS Azure Docker Build Automation

Data & Analytics

KPI Dashboards Data Visualization A/B Testing Market Research Competitor Analysis Player Analytics Reporting Excel Advanced

Software & Tools

Visual Studio VS Code JetBrains IDEs Hex Editors Adobe Suite Figma OBS Studio Audacity

Project Management & Production

Agile/Scrum Jira Trello Notion Confluence Bug Tracking QA Workflows Technical Documentation Milestone Planning Cross-functional Coordination Risk Assessment

03 / WORK

Experience

Aug 2024 — Present

Current

Head of Data Analysis Department

Grupo Ravizza / Gruremex — Mexicali, Mexico

  • Lead data analysis initiatives for restaurant group with 15+ locations across Mexicali
  • Develop automated reporting systems and KPI dashboards for executive decision-making
  • Report directly to company owner, translating data insights into actionable business strategies

Jun 2023 — Jun 2024

Systems Lead & Technical Consultant

Consultores IDEA (Political Consulting) — Mexico City

  • Led technical operations and team coordination for 2024 Baja California election campaign
  • Designed and implemented custom software solutions for campaign data management and analytics
  • Managed cross-functional teams under tight deadlines in high-pressure environment

Mar 2020 — May 2022

IT Consultant — Photogrammetry & Systems

Private Consulting — Mexicali, Mexico

  • Developed custom Python and JavaScript applications for diverse client requirements
  • Operated drone and LiDAR equipment for aerial surveys; processed 3D point cloud datasets
  • Configured networks, VPNs, and provided end-to-end technical support for SMB clients

Jan 2019 — Mar 2020

IT Systems Administrator

MinStock — Panama City, Panama

  • Managed company IT infrastructure including servers, networks, and user systems
  • Developed automation scripts (Python) for system maintenance, monitoring, and reporting
  • Built internal web applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP

Dec 2015 — Dec 2018

Computer Technician

Servicios Tecnicos Carranza — Mexicali, Mexico

  • Performed hardware diagnostics, repairs, custom system builds, and preventive maintenance
  • Configured local networks and deployed operating systems (Linux distributions, Windows)
  • Provided client consultation on hardware upgrades and software solutions

04 / PROJECTS

Portfolio

Production systems, open-source tools, and personal projects

Enterprise Platform

Gruremex

dashboard.gruremex.com

Full-stack enterprise platform for restaurant group with 10+ locations. Dashboard for sales and expenses analytics, employee management with facial recognition attendance, inventory control, recipe costing, customer surveys, and automated POS synchronization.

FastAPI MongoDB Next.js 14 Turborepo Tailwind

Corporate Website

Ravizza

ravizza.mx

Corporate landing page for premium restaurant group established in 1987. Brand showcase for 3 restaurant concepts, company timeline, investor information, career portal, and reservation system.

Next.js 14 Tailwind CSS App Router

Game Server Emulator

Lime Odyssey Server

View on GitHub

Server emulator for Korean CBT3 client. Authentication, character creation, zone loading, combat with skills and buffs, party and guild systems, NPC dialogue, monster AI with roaming and chasing behaviors, and inventory management.

C# .NET 10 Network Protocol

Open Source

05 / SPECIALIZATION

Gamebryo Engine & RO2

Self-directed study and tool development for Gamebryo-based games

Engine Architecture Study

Studied Gamebryo/NetImmerse engine architecture and standard file formats (NIF, KF, KFM) used across multiple game titles

Blender Import Tools

Developed Blender 5.0+ import tools for NIF format (open standard used by Gamebryo engine family)

Localization Tools

Created localization tools to streamline translation corrections and improve multilingual content workflows

Compatibility Solutions

Currently developing compatibility solutions to address 32-bit client limitations on modern 64-bit operating systems

Active RO2 player since launch with comprehensive knowledge of game systems, community needs, and player experience.

06 / CREATIVE WORK

Unity & VRChat

3D content creation, custom tools, and commission-based work for VRChat

Avatar Creation

Custom avatar modeling, rigging, and optimization for VRChat. Private commissions with full SDK integration.

Modeling Rigging Optimization

World Development

Custom world creation with Udon scripting. Private commission work for clubs, hangouts, and interactive experiences.

Level Design Udon Lighting

Public Tools

Open-source tools and utilities for the VRChat creator community. Scripts, shaders, and workflow improvements.

C# Scripts Shaders Editor Tools

View projects and tools on GitHub

Public repositories with documentation

JordanRO2

07 / EDUCATION

Academic Background

2019 — Present

Final Semester

B.S. in Computer Systems Engineering

Instituto Tecnologico de Mexicali

Graduated Jul 2019

High School Diploma

Preparatoria y Universidad 16 de Septiembre

08 / CONTACT

Let's work together

Open to remote collaboration, contract work, and in-person meetings. Available for software engineering roles, game development projects, and technical consulting.