Mike Rodriguez Email & Phone Number

Salinas, CA, US

Currently developing the GameDev.tv Unreal Engine 5.1 Action Adventure Course. This course covers the latest features of Unreal Engine 5 including blueprints, MetaHumans, Megascans, Behavior Trees, and more!

Managing development of Polygone (Unreal Engine) and StreamSavers, both available on Steam. Programming, development, and outsourcing tasks based on project needs.

Working with Weston Distance Learning to create interactives across various types of media (web, game engines, software, VR, etc.) to accompany existing courses.

Perform duties of writing and editing as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the fields of Programming, Computer Science, and Game Design. Contributions include authoring multiple complete game design and programming courses, alongside editing a plethora of others. Engaged in public speaking as a keynote presenter and panel member at the eDL Virtual Summit in.

Working with NOCTI, Ready for Industry, and eDynamicLearning on certification assessment design and content in the information technology industry.

Working as a programmer and project manager for various client projects at Mayu. Designed Augmented Reality (AR) filters that take advantage of ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for their environmental waste awareness campaign. Worked with developers on website development and upgrades, including 3D integration using Three.js, 2D animation, and.

Salinas, California

Employed as a full-time instructor for Computer Science and Game Design during the Summer of 2019 and throughout the 2019-2020 academic year.

Salinas, California, United States

Held the position of a Game Design and Coding Instructor catering to students of various age groups from Elementary to High School. Provided workshops including Introduction to 2D Game Design, Introduction to 3D Game Design, HTML/CSS Coding, Web Page Design, Python Programming, and more.

Salinas, California Area

Actively engaged in the full-time role of a CTE Certified Teacher, instructing students in Game Design and Media Production. Responsibilities range from conducting introductory classes to delivering in-depth, daily, 4-hour courses.

I own and work as a freelance Computer Technician doing site based and remote computer maintenance and repair. Clients include home users as well as business users. Organizations include the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District, Del Rey Oaks Chiropractic Services, and many more.

Owner of the AlisalTech Network, including AlisalTech.com (IT Services), SalinasRadio.com, Salinas-News.com, and many others.

Salinas, California, United States

Instructed a Chromebook refurbishment class at LFC for low-income families, in both English and Spanish. The initiative allowed all participants to take home a free Chromebook after the session.

Salinas

Facilitated the development of courses aligned with CTE curriculum pathways, employing software like GameSalad, GameMaker Studio 2, Unreal Engine, and Unity. Previously imparted education at the MCAET Digital Media Lab and the Mobile Digital Media Studio at the Bay School of San Francisco. Conducted Computer Literacy and Excel classes in Spanish at Alba.

I currently write IT reviews, guides, and exam preparation articles at TrainSignalTraining.com.

Carmel, California

Managed support for multiple school sites concerning hardware, software, and networking. Was instrumental in the deployment and support of student Chromebooks, maintaining a 1:1 student to laptop ratio across the district.

Seaside, CA

Operated the Computer Lab at Del Rey Woods Elementary. Developed and executed after-school programs for students, staff, and parents, in line with Common Core Standards. Integrated technology classes, including game design with code.org for K-5 grades. Managed tech inventory systems, offered hardware, software, and networking support at the school site..

I worked remotely with SSI to help design and implement a networking solution to allow secure communications and data transfers between a server and client machines. More recently, I started working as remote Server Administrator to handle their server maintenance, upgrades, and other various tasks.

I am working at making key changes to the new Magento storefront for Costa Verde Paper Supply to help bring in new customers through SEO.

I write for various companies (about 10 so far) across the internet such as Demand Studios, Inc., Associated Content (By Yahoo!), Constant-Content, etc.

Working or have worked at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Academy, Fremont Elementary School, and Creekside Elementary School.

Design web pages in Photoshop CS2 and create web pages and entire web sites based on these designs using HTML, PHP, or whatever is required by the users idea. Also provide hosting for these websites.

Programming in general GML, C++, HTML, PHP, AIML, and BASIC syntax. As well as work in MySQL. General SEO and networking. Brand development, web site traffic growth, web site UI and advertising revenue. Strategic Consulting, including business plan & sales strategy development.

Repairing and upgrading PC's, installing and troubleshooting both hardware and software, and minor networking.

Cte In Ame, Ict, Bf, And Mss., Education And Psychology, Technology

Activities and Societies: Arts, Media, and Entertainment; Information and Communication Technologies; Business and Finance; and Marketing.

Education record

Education record

Comptia A+, Computer Networking, Web Page Design, Computer Business Applications