About

Education
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Science - Radio, Television, and Film, 2015
Certifications
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Emile Cohl Atelier – Storyboard Artist Certificate, June 2021 
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MIT Professional Education – Sustainability: Strategies and Opportunities For Industry, June 2022 
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Google – UX Design Certificate, August 2024 
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UC Santa Barbara – AI, Empathy, & Ethics, August 2024 
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Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania – AI Strategy & Governance, October 2024 
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Meta – Programming in Python, November 2024 
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IBM – AI Product Manager Professional Certificate, December 2024 
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Stanford Online – Machine Learning Specialization, February 2025 
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University of Pennsylvania – Regulatory Compliance Specialization, March 2025 
My Story
Hello! I’m Diego Alfonso Rodriguez, a recent Google UX Design Specialization graduate, and an aspiring Generalist Designer. My background in animation and storytelling informs my approach to creating engaging, user-centered experiences.
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I previously managed production for the popular YouTube series Canticos and contributed to projects like Night of the Animated Dead, where I sharpened my skills in collaboration, creative problem-solving, and project management—strengths I now bring into the UX world. More recently, at Outlier, I’ve supported the training of AI systems to better understand how people learn, think, and create, further expanding my perspective on user behavior and accessibility.​​
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Alongside my media production work, I’ve also authored and illustrated books, most notably The Silly Chronicles of Mrs. Flibbertigibbet. Through writing and illustration, I’ve gained insight into how narrative elements can enhance user engagement and drive design decisions. I’m currently exploring these ideas further in my upcoming fantasy novel, Chaos’s Key, utilizing immersive principles that parallel inclusive design thinking.
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Visit DiegoAlfonsoUXDesign.com to see how I blend creative storytelling with UX best practices to create impactful, user-friendly experiences. I look forward to partnering on projects that merge imaginative thinking with practical design methodologies—ensuring every interaction is both memorable and meaningful.
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