I'm a software engineering graduate with hands-on experience building web applications and producing multimedia content. I enjoy turning ideas into clean, user-friendly interfaces and reliable code. In addition to development, I love teaching, supporting educational programs, troubleshooting hardware, and creating promotional media to tell compelling stories. I'm eager to collaborate with cross-functional teams and continually grow my skills.

Rafael Melendez

I'm a software engineering graduate with hands-on experience building web applications and producing multimedia content. I enjoy turning ideas into clean, user-friendly interfaces and reliable code. In addition to development, I love teaching, supporting educational programs, troubleshooting hardware, and creating promotional media to tell compelling stories. I'm eager to collaborate with cross-functional teams and continually grow my skills.

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I’m a software engineering graduate with hands-on experience building web applications and producing multimedia content. I enjoy turning ideas into clean, user-friendly interfaces and reliable code.

In addition to development, I love teaching, supporting educational programs, troubleshooting hardware, and creating promotional media to tell compelling stories. I’m eager to collaborate with cross-functional teams and continually grow my skills.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Multimedia and Web Assistant at River City Youth Foundation
July 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Maintained and periodically updated the organization’s website; created and edited promotional videos; led photography and videography sessions; assisted youth and staff by troubleshooting technical hardware issues.
Website Design and Business Analyst Intern at Accenture
June 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Updated web user interface elements within the design; assisted with technical writing and revisions on state healthcare documents; revised Excel documents with algorithms and precise formatting; updated the relational database using SQL; organized office-wide events and outings.
Website Design and Business Analyst Intern at Accenture
June 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Updated web UI elements within the design; supported technical writing, formatting, and revisions on healthcare documents; refined Excel pipelines with algorithms and precise formatting; updated the company’s relational database using SQL; coordinated office-wide events.
Lead Instructor at River City Youth Foundation
June 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Taught behavioral and STEAM lessons to children aged 7-10; led weekly staff-wide lesson planning sessions; assisted with hardware and software issues related to network connectivity.
Sprinkler and Pipe Fitter at Hellman Fire
October 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025
Implemented fire safety standards through approved materials and practices; assembled backflow prevention systems for homes and apartments; safely operated heavy machinery including lathes, waterjet cutters, and power saws.
Multimedia Producer and Tech Asst. at River City Youth Foundation
June 1, 2025 - Present
Solved technical hardware and software issues on demand; led photography and videography sessions; edited and published videos highlighting weekly summer camp activities.

Education

B.S. in Software Engineering at The University of Texas at Dallas
August 1, 2019 - December 1, 2023

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment