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​Diego Alfonso Rodriguez


diegoal4863@gmail.com
213-910-5512
https://www.linkedin.com/in/diego-alfonso-rodriguez-729825105/ 

 

OBJECTIVE

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Bilingual (English/Spanish) UX Design Generalist and AI Data Annotation professional with experience bridging human-centered design, storytelling, and human-in-the-loop AI evaluation. Skilled in content quality review, policy-based labeling, and structured data assessment that improves consistency and reliability across AI workflows. With a strong background in animation, art, and product design, I combine creativity with analytical rigor to design intuitive, accessible experiences and support AI operations teams with clear, high-quality evaluations. I’m seeking opportunities that blend UX design and AI operations / data evaluation, where I can help teams build thoughtful products and trustworthy systems that deliver meaningful, user-friendly outcomes.

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CAREER SUMMARY

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Multilingual AI Data Annotator | Meta (via TEKsystems), Remote | Jan 2026 - Present​

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  • Perform human-in-the-loop evaluation of AI outputs using authoritative web sources to identify inaccuracies and help reduce model hallucinations.

  • Verify AI-generated content through structured review, fact-checking, and source validation.

  • Review and label cases using Meta’s Single Review Tool (SRT) to ensure consistency with internal policies and quality standards.

  • Apply precise labels and written rationales to support downstream model training and quality measurement.

  • Support Meta teams by improving decision consistency and system reliability across AI workflows. 

 

Video AI Data Annotator  | micro1, Remote | Oct 2025 - Dec 2025​

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  • Annotated and labeled video, image, and audio datasets with high precision using OpenAI Feather to support AI model training.

  • Evaluated visual pacing, continuity, framing, and narrative clarity based on film and media principles.

  • Annotated voice clips for emotional tone, intent, and naturalness using detailed labeling guidelines.

  • Collaborated with distributed teams to improve annotation quality and consistency.​

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Image AI Data Annotator – AI Training Focus | Outlier, Remote | Apr 2025 - Oct 2025

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  • Reviewed and evaluated AI-generated images and multimodal outputs for accuracy, logic, and alignment with prompts.

  • Compared outputs from multiple models to identify recurring reasoning and interpretation failures.

  • Delivered clear, human-centered feedback to support iterative model improvement.

  • Focused on ambiguity resolution, cultural nuance, and interpretive reasoning in AI systems.​

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Production Coordinator | Encantos Media, Remote | Jan 2023 - Dec 2024

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  • Managed production schedules and deliverables for an international animation series, Canticos, ensuring the timely delivery of creative assets to partners.

  • Processed invoices for freelance artists, ensuring accurate documentation and timely payment.

  • Monitored the freelancer pipeline, tracked deadlines in Monday.com and Google Workspace, and proactively followed up to prevent delays for the Canticos series.

  • Cultivated partnerships with cross-regional teams in Miami, New York, Colombia, Los Angeles, Brazil, and Mexico to streamline content production workflows and ensure timely delivery of IP-related assets

  • Oversaw the approvals process for creative materials and ensured accurate final delivery via Google Drive and Slack.

  • Led production timelines for the Canticos series on YouTube, utilizing a suite of digital tools to guarantee adherence to deadlines and streamline project delivery.

  • Innovated prompt engineering techniques in collaboration with the Canticos producer and marketing director, leveraging AI tools such as ChatGPT and Jasper to enhance script quality and audience engagement.

  • Authored and storyboarded engaging scripts for Canticos: In-Between Seasons YouTube episodes, utilizing Toon Boom Storyboard Pro, Adobe Photoshop, and Premiere Pro under the guidance of the series producer.

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OTHER WORK EXPERIENCES

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TV and Film Development Intern | 3Pas Studios, Los Angeles, CA | Sep 2022 - Dec 2022

Marketing Coordinator | Food Management System Solution LLC, Remote | Feb 2021 - Sep 2022

Storyboard Artist | Night of the Animated Dead, Los Angeles, CA | Oct 2019 - Dec 2020

Production Coordinator | Freelance, Berlin, Germany | Feb 2018 - Dec 2018

Production Assistant | Freelance, Brussels, Belgium | Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

Junior Content Designer | El Saber Enterprise, Houston, TX |Aug 2015 - Dec 2016

Development Intern | NBC Universal, Los Angeles, CA | Jul 2014 - Dec 2014

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EDUCATION

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Bachelor of Science in Radio, Television, and Film
The University of Texas at Austin, 2015

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CERTIFICATIONS

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  • Emile Cohl Atelier – Storyboard Artist Certificate, June 2021

  • MIT Professional Education – Sustainability: Strategies and Opportunities For Industry, June 2022

  • Google – UX Design Certificate, August 2024

  • UC Santa Barbara – AI, Empathy, & Ethics, August 2024

  • Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania – AI Strategy & Governance, October 2024

  • Meta – Programming in Python, November 2024

  • IBM – AI Product Manager Professional Certificate, December 2024

  • Stanford Online – Machine Learning Specialization, February 2025 

  • University of Pennsylvania – Regulatory Compliance Specialization, March 2025

 

PUBLISHING HISTORY

 

Chaos’s Key: Book I - The Awakening of the Transcendental Deity (In Progress)

 

The Silly Chronicles of Mrs. Flibbertigibbet – USA (2024)

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  • Published through Amazon (Kindle/Amazon Books)

 

Las Aventuras de Doña Despiste – Venezuela (2007–2014)

 

  • Published by Editorial Alfa (reaching its 5th edition)

 

Las Aventuras de Doña Despiste – Argentina (2007 & 2008)

 

  • Published by Editorial Dunken (2nd edition in 2008)

 

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

 

  • Autor más joven en la 33ª Feria Internacional del Libro de Bueno: Honored as Autor más joven en la 33ª Feria Internacional del Libro de Buenos Aires (Youngest Author at the 33rd International Book Fair of Buenos Aires) in Argentina for Las Aventuras de Doña Despiste (2007).

  • El Autor Más Joven de Venezuela: Nationally recognized in 2007 as El Autor Más Joven de Venezuela (The Youngest Published Author in Venezuela) for Las Aventuras de Doña Despiste.

  • Las Aventuras de Doña Despiste – Weekly Bestseller List in Venezuela:

    • 7th place (Feb 2010)

    • 4th place (Oct 2011)

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