Bachelor of Architecture
University of Houston, Hines College of Architecture and Design
Curriculum Vitae
Felipe E. Harker
Houston, TX +1 (713) 480-9636 fehark@gmail.com
Education
Associate of Arts
Lone Star College – Kingwood (Early College Program)
Experience
Senior Computational Designer
Aria Signs & Design
- Leveraged AI code agents and LLMs to optimize workflow efficiencies across the design, fabrication, and installation pipelines
- Developed custom plug-ins and applications utilizing OpenAI Codex and Google Jules to standardize and accelerate internal design processes
- Led the adoption of AI imaging tools (Google Imagen, Nanobanana, Midjourney) to rapidly generate and iterate schematic renders for client presentations
- Engineered and fine-tuned complex multimedia AI prompts, significantly enhancing the quality of client-facing visual assets
- Designed custom architectural products—including custom perforated aluminum panel systems, facades, and exterior cladding—using advanced algorithmic processes in Python, C#, and JavaScript
- Developed Python scripts and Grasshopper logic to automate variable synchronization, enabling real-time design updates as project scopes evolved
- Architected and maintained a comprehensive internal knowledge base encompassing design protocols, application guidelines, and reference documentation
Staff Photographer
McGovern College of the Arts
- Captured, edited, and archived extensive multimedia content (photography, video, audio) for diverse university events, including theatrical performances, gallery exhibitions, and concerts
- Coordinated closely with event organizers to schedule comprehensive pre-event and live coverage, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality marketing assets
- Managed media asset accessibility by meticulously cataloging and archiving thousands of files across 100+ organized digital albums for institutional use and future reuse
Skills
- AI & Software Development
- Google Jules, OpenAI Codex, GitHub, Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- AI Image & Graphics
- Midjourney, Google Imagen, Nanobanana, Adobe Firefly (editing)
- Architectural Design
- Rhinoceros 8, Grasshopper, Adobe Creative Suite, CorelDraw
- Languages
- English (Native), Portuguese (Native), Spanish (Proficient)
- Core Competencies
- Algorithmic problem-solving, visual & verbal communication, cross-functional collaboration
References
- Dr. Bruce Race, PhD, FAIA, FAICP Professor; Director, UHCESAR; Principal, RACESTUDIO br@racestudio.com
- Dr. Andrew Davis, PhD Professor; Dean, McGovern College of the Arts adavis@uh.edu
- Kayly Scott Executive Director of Marketing and Communications, McGovern College of the Arts kmscott@central.uh.edu
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