David Otero

Hi, I'm David Otero

David Otero

🇦🇺 Australia

Final-year Data Science student in Sydney with a strong foundation in backend architecture, data processing, and performance optimization. I enjoy building scalable systems in Go, C, and Odin, and have experience in Unreal Engine C++ development and cloud-integrated applications. Focused on writing clean, efficient code that bridges data, infrastructure, and real-world impact.

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Cachuchin - By Waleles

Cachuchin - By Waleles

A tactical turn-based board game where two players duel 1v1 using movement cards instead of fixed rules. Each turn, cards are exchanged, forcing constant adaptation as you maneuver your pawns to capture the enemy King or invade their Base before they outplay you.

GodotC#BlenderGoWebSockets
Demo
Sound Tools

Sound Tools

Free online audio tools built with Go, templ, HTMX, AlpineJS and Tailwind.

GoTemplHTMXAlpineJSTailwind CSSDaisyUI
Demo Source
Relax

Relax

Relax is a lightweight, high-performance Deep Learning library written from scratch in Zig. It features a dynamic reverse-mode automatic differentiation engine (Autograd), N-dimensional tensors with broadcasting, and a high-level, Keras-style API for building and training neural networks.

ZigNo DependenciesNeural NetwokLow-Level ProgrammingHigh-Level API ProvidedSmall Binary Size
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Work Experience

  • Otero Ediciones

    Otero Ediciones

    Software Engineer (Contract)

    🇧🇴 Santa Cruz, Bolivia

  • Robert Menzies College

    Robert Menzies College

    IT Service Operations

    🇦🇺 Sydney, Australia

  • Avis Game Studios

    Avis Game Studios

    Game Developer

    🇪🇸 Remote (Spain)

Otero Ediciones

Otero Ediciones

Software Engineer (Contract)

🇧🇴 Santa Cruz, Bolivia

Dec 2024 - Jan 2025 (2 mos)

AngularJavaScriptSQLAWS S3REST APIsPostgreSQL
  • Developed a responsive administrative dashboard to manage and visualize 7,000+ book records, improving operational efficiency.
  • Architected an automated SQL-based data processing engine, replacing manual workflows and reducing ingestion time.
  • Integrated secure AWS S3 object storage with environment-based credential management.
  • Designed RESTful patterns connecting frontend and backend systems for optimized metadata retrieval.
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Robert Menzies College

Robert Menzies College

IT Service Operations

🇦🇺 Sydney, Australia

Aug 2024 - Feb 2025 (7 mos)

ITILIncident ManagementTechnical SupportLinuxCommunication
  • Managed end-to-end resolution of technical incidents for 300+ users, ensuring high service uptime.
  • Applied ITIL-aligned practices to prioritize and resolve support tickets efficiently.
  • Acted as a bridge between technical systems and non-technical users, delivering clear and effective solutions.
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Avis Game Studios

Avis Game Studios

Game Developer

🇪🇸 Remote (Spain)

Mar 2022 - Mar 2023 (1 yr 1 mo)

C++Unreal EnginePerformance OptimizationReal-Time SystemsPathfinding Algorithms
  • Developed real-time gameplay systems and pathfinding algorithms in Unreal Engine using C++.
  • Improved frame rate performance by 50% through CPU/GPU profiling and memory optimization.
  • Contributed to gameplay architecture and system-level performance improvements.
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Education

  • S P Jain School of Global Management

    S P Jain School of Global Management

    Bachelor of Data Science

    Sep 2023 - May 2026 (2 yrs 9 mos)
    • Final-year Bachelor of Data Science student in Sydney, Australia.
    • Relevant coursework: Data Structures, Machine Learning, Cloud Platforms, and Backend Development.
    • Developed practical experience in data processing, system design, and scalable backend architecture.
    • Worked on applied projects combining SQL, Python, and cloud technologies to generate business insights.
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