paul orlando
paul orlando
Senior Associated, Creative Lighting
Atlanta, United States

Paul Orlando – US / Ireland (EU Citizen)
Portfolio: www.paulforlando.com

Creative technologist, educator, and digital artist with 20+ years of teaching and industry experience in 3D modeling, lighting, ArchViz, and generative AI workflows. Expert in bridging creative design with data-driven AI solutions to produce imagery for architecture, interior design, and product development.

Key Strengths:
→ Generative AI & LLMs (Presti, Vertex AI, Gemini, ChatGPT)
→ 3D Modeling, Lighting, ArchViz, Product Visualization
→ Data Analytics, BI Dashboards, SQL, Looker Studio, Google Sheets, Airtable
→ Teaching & Mentorship at undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels
→ Responsible AI & Ethical AI Practices

Certifications:
→ Introduction to Generative AI Learning Path Specialization (Responsible AI & LLMs)
→ Google AI Essentials | Vertex AI Studio | Intro to AI & ML on Google Cloud
→ Google Data Studio & BigQuery | Looker Studio Pro Essentials | Advanced Google Sheets & Gemini
→ Project Tracker & Airtable Projects
→ Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate | Technical Support Fundamentals
→ Gemini for Google Cloud Learning Path Specialization Certificate

Technical Skills:
→ 3D & Visualization: 3ds Max, Maya, Unreal Engine, Presti
→ Creative Tools: ZBrush, Photoshop, Illustrator, Substance Painter, 3D Printing
→ AI & Data: Python (ML libraries), Vertex AI, LLMs, Generative AI pipelines
→ Analytics: SQL, BigQuery, Looker Studio, Google Sheets, Airtable

Education:
→ MFA, Computer Art and Animation, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA
→ BA in English and BS in Fine Art, Harding University, Searcy, AR

CV available upon request

Skills

Digital PaintingEnvironment DesignIllustrationRendering3D Animation3D Modeling3D VisualizationCharacter ModelingDigital SculptingRiggingCharacter DesignPre-vizCharacter AnimationProp DesignGraphic DesignArchvizLighting and RenderingUV Mapping and Texture DesignVR and XR

Software proficiency

ZBrush
ZBrush
Maya
Maya
3ds Max
3ds Max
Mudbox
Mudbox
Marmoset Toolbag
Marmoset Toolbag
Substance 3D Painter
Substance 3D Painter
Substance 3D Sampler
Substance 3D Sampler
Unreal Engine
Unreal Engine
Photoshop
Photoshop
Animate
Animate
Harmony
Harmony
Corel Painter
Corel Painter
Modo
Modo
Unity
Unity
3DCoat
3DCoat
SketchUp
SketchUp
After Effects
After Effects
Illustrator
Illustrator
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Lightroom
UVLayout
UVLayout
Presti
Presti