Hi, my name is

Rodrigo,

I design media for a living

Efficiency aficionado, reliable and technologically talented.

About me

I am a digital media designer/creator currently pursuing a Master’s of Science in Financial Technology. Since young I have always enjoyed pursuing technological abilties and learning how-to and can-do with computers.

Currently, I am living in Aberdeen, UK, whilst I finish my studies. In my free time I have a couple of projects I want to start and continue, mainly, learning Python and French.

Program proficiency I have acquired over the years:
  • Photoshop
  • Illustrator
  • Premiere Pro
  • Toon Boom Harmony
  • Unity
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Ionic

Experience

Business Owner - Madeira Leão Lda
June 2023 (part-time)
Bought the company alongside 2 other people, with the objective of improving it and bringing new brands to the local market.
Digital Media Content Manager - CAEA Importação Lda
June 2017 - August 2021 (part-time, summer months)
Creating Media content was not my only job at the company, therefore, many other skills were developed while working there.

Education

Sept 2022 - Sept 2023
Master of Science - Financial Technology
University of Aberdeen
GPA: A

Course focused on finance and technology, with the introduction to certain technologies, with basis on Python, working on Machine Learning, Cyber Security, Database systems. Got introduced to Mathematical concepts in finance, such as Discrete and Continuous Time Models, focusing on calls, loans, puts and other financial instruments.

For my dissertation, I picked the topic “Credit Scoring - Algorithms Efficiency with Growing Data”, where I researched and investigated, using machine learning algorithms how different amounts of data change results both in time and accuracy alike. The results concluded on how some algorithms fared better than others when dealing with continuously longer datasets and why efficiency is an important factor in Machine Learning applications.

Sept 2018 - June 2022
Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Digital Media
Robert Gordon University
GPA: 2:1

In this course I started by acquiring experience in HTML and CSS, designing logos and later touching into Animation. Game and App development were also main points of the course.

In Honours year, I completed my research and thesis on “Different perspectives in Compositing – Creating assets using 2D & 3D software to be used in fixed camera-shots” with the intent to publish on how different design philosophies would impact development of VFX scenes in time and skill necessary during post-production.

Projects

Honour's Project - Thesis
Blender Photoshop Premiere Pro After Effects
Honour's Project - Thesis
Different perspectives in Compositing – Creating assets using 2D & 3D software to be used in fixed camera-shots.
VR Fashion Experience - Unity
Unity C# Android Oculus
VR Fashion Experience - Unity
A Virtual Reality experience with the main focus of presenting fashion-styled items.
Lost in Beans - Short Movie
Premiere Pro Audacity
Lost in Beans - Short Movie
A short movie that involved beans, a weather reporter, camera work, voice-over and video-editing.
Trophier App - Prototype
Adobe XD Photoshop
Trophier App - Prototype
App to follow your trophies/achievements in different platforms. Guides are also provided to achieve the Platinums.
3D Racing Game - Unity
Unity C#
3D Racing Game - Unity
A racing game consisting of two tracks, with collisions and triggers, from loading to spinning elements.
3D Character - Modelling & Animation
Blender
3D Character - Modelling & Animation
Modelling of a 3D Character and animation using Blender.
GamaCollection
HTML JavaScript
GamaCollection
App directed to game collector's to have their collection values and games in one place.
3D Modelling - Glamping Pod
Blender Photoshop
3D Modelling - Glamping Pod
3D Architectural model of a Glamping pod. The main objective was to learn how to use Blender, create an asset, apply shaders and/or textures and render it.
Ferrari Movie Poster
Photoshop Photography
Ferrari Movie Poster
Mockup-up movie done in photography module with the intent of capturing and editing a poster for a movie.
Renewable Energy (For Kids) - App Prototype
Adobe XD Photoshop
Renewable Energy (For Kids) - App Prototype
App prototype of a learning application that implements gamification to teach different types of renewable energy to children.
2D Racing Game - Unity
Unity C#
2D Racing Game - Unity
A racing game consisting of two tracks, with collisions and triggers, from loading to spinning elements.
My Second Website
HTML CSS JavaScript
My Second Website
My second portfolio website, which had a scrollable design and implement JavaScript.

Get in Touch

If you have a query or if you think I can be of help on a project, feel free to contact me. I try to reply promply.