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Cody Davis

Gainesville,FL

Summary

Dynamic Unreal Technician and 3D Environment Artist with a proven track record at UF, excelling in virtual production and technical troubleshooting. Developed immersive environments using Unreal Engine, enhancing storytelling and visual impact. A collaborative mentor, I fostered creativity and skill development, empowering teams to achieve exceptional results in fast-paced settings.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Unreal Technician/3D Environment Artist

UF
Florida
10.2024 - Current
  • Kept up with industry trends and emerging technologies in 3D art and virtual production, applying new techniques that elevated the standard of work produced.
  • Quickly adapted environments on-the-fly based on directorial feedback, showcasing flexibility and responsiveness that enhanced creative storytelling.
  • Troubleshot issues using Vive Mars tracking within Unreal Engine, ensuring accurate motion capture and integration, and maintaining smooth operations during high-pressure production scenarios.

Unreal Technician/3D Environment Artist

UF
Florida
06.2024 - Current
  • Developed immersive 3D environments for virtual production, leveraging Unreal Engine 5's capabilities to create visually stunning and interactive scenes that enhanced storytelling.
  • Troubleshot technical issues in real-time during production, ensuring smooth operations and maintaining creative momentum on set.
  • Proactively expanded my expertise in Unreal Engine 5 by mastering 3D environments and creating custom master materials, significantly elevating the visual quality and impact of projects.

Grocery Replenishment Specialist

PUBLIX
Florida
08.2021 - Current
  • Led training sessions for new team members on inventory management best practices, improving team performance and reducing onboarding time by 25%.
  • Enhanced product displays and shelf layouts, demonstrating an eye for visual aesthetics that parallels the design principles.
  • Adjusted quickly to fluctuating inventory demands, demonstrating flexibility that is important when adapting to new design challenges or trends.

Mentor

UF
Florida
08.2021 - 05.2023
  • Spearheaded mentorship initiatives and workshops for club members in 3D modeling and Unreal Engine as an officer in the newly founded Virtual Production Club.
  • Empowered the team with essential skills in environment design and asset creation, crucial for games and virtual production.
  • Fostered a collaborative and innovative atmosphere within the group, enhancing overall engagement and creativity.
  • Mentored a freshman in 3D modeling using Autodesk Maya and Unreal Engine, creation.
  • Empowered them with essential industry knowledge, significantly boosting their confidence in their abilities.
  • Fostered a collaborative community within our program by sharing insights and encouraging teamwork.

Education

BA - Digital Arts and Sciences

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
09.2025

AA -

Florida SouthWestern State College
Fort Meyers, FL
09.2025

Skills

  • 3D modeling
  • Virtual production
  • Unreal Engine
  • Environment design
  • Team collaboration
  • Technical troubleshooting

Locations

  • Gainesville, FL
  • Miami-Dade, FL
  • Fort Meyers, FL

Websites

Timeline

Unreal Technician/3D Environment Artist

UF
10.2024 - Current

Unreal Technician/3D Environment Artist

UF
06.2024 - Current

Grocery Replenishment Specialist

PUBLIX
08.2021 - Current

Mentor

UF
08.2021 - 05.2023

BA - Digital Arts and Sciences

University of Florida

AA -

Florida SouthWestern State College

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