SOFTWARE ENGINEER / GAME DEVELOPER / DATA ANALYST

Jordan Rivera
Rodriguez

Software Engineer with 8+ years of professional IT experience spanning system administration, data analysis, software development, and game technology research.

Proven leadership in cross-functional technical teams, with strong experience in legacy systems, reverse engineering, and modern full-stack platforms.

Remote / Relocation-ready

01 / ABOUT

Profile

Software Engineer in final semester with 8+ years of professional IT experience spanning system administration, data analysis, software development, and game technology research.

Proven leadership in cross-functional technical teams, with strong experience in legacy systems, reverse engineering, and modern full-stack platforms.

Fluent in Spanish and English with strong cross-cultural communication skills developed across international work experience.

Location

Mexicali, BC, Mexico

US B1/B2 Visa

Languages

Spanish Native
English Professional

Availability

Remote, contract, and on-site

02 / EXPERTISE

Technical Expertise

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 / EXPERIENCE

Professional Experience

August 2024 — Present

Current

Head of Data Analysis Department

Grupo Gruremex y Ravizza — Mexicali, Mexico

  • Lead data analysis initiatives for restaurant group with 15+ locations
  • Design and maintain automated reporting systems and executive KPI dashboards
  • Report directly to ownership, translating complex data into actionable business strategies

June 2023 — June 2024

Systems Lead & Technical Consultant

Consultores IDEA — Political Consulting — Mexico City

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

March 2020 — May 2022

IT Consultant — Photogrammetry & Systems

Independent Practice — Mexicali, Mexico

  • Developed custom Python and JavaScript solutions for diverse client requirements
  • Operated drone and LiDAR equipment; processed and analyzed 3D point cloud datasets
  • Designed and configured enterprise networks, VPNs, and end-to-end technical support

January 2019 — March 2020

IT Systems Administrator

MinStock — Panama City, Panama

  • Managed company-wide IT infrastructure including servers, networks, and user systems
  • Developed automation scripts for system maintenance, monitoring, and reporting
  • Built internal web tools and maintained QA testing workflows with CI/CD pipelines

December 2015 — December 2018

Computer Technician

Servicios Tecnicos Carranza — Mexicali, Mexico

  • Hardware diagnostics, repair, custom PC builds, and preventive maintenance
  • Network configuration and OS deployment across Linux and Windows environments

04 / PROJECTS

Selected Projects

Production systems, open-source tools, and personal projects

Gruremex

Enterprise Platform

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

Ravizza

Corporate Website

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

Lime Odyssey Server

Game Server Emulator

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 / RESEARCH

Gamebryo Engine Knowledge

Self-directed research and tool development for Gamebryo-based titles

  • In-depth study of Gamebryo/NetImmerse architecture and file formats (NIF, KF, KFM)
  • Developed Blender 5.0+ tooling for Gamebryo pipelines and reverse-engineered content
  • Built localization utilities to support translation and content workflows
  • Led updates and modernization efforts across multiple legacy projects, improving stability and maintainability
  • Active RO2 player since launch with deep, system-level understanding of gameplay mechanics

06 / CREATIVE

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

Education

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 Connect

Available for remote collaboration, contract engagements, and on-site meetings.