From circuits to content, code to campaigns—I create at the intersection of technology and storytelling. 222M+ views. Top 1% AR creator. Hardware hacker. I don't just understand trends—I build the tools that create them.
I'm a creative technologist who builds at the intersection of hardware, software, and culture.
With an M.S. in Human-Computer Interaction and a B.S. in Game Design, I combine technical depth (C#, Python, JavaScript, C++, Raspberry Pi, Arduino, circuit design) with creative execution (222M+ viral views, Top 1% AR creator, documentary production).
I've driven a 40% enrollment increase at SUNY with zero ad spend, built AR effects that sparked global trends, founded 404Kit (an offline knowledge library), and conducted NSF-funded research in Rwanda. I don't just make content—I engineer experiences, prototype hardware, and build products that solve real problems.
My work has been featured by Forbes, AP News, and adopted by creators like Trisha Paytas. One organic TikTok video about Lemon8 drove 150% download growth and reached #1 globally. Another raised $2K in 24 hours for a farmer in Rwanda.
What I bring to your team: The ability to prototype in code and circuits, create content that goes viral, understand both user behavior and platform algorithms, and ship products from concept to launch. I bridge the gap between engineering, design, and marketing.
I'm seeking full-time roles where I can combine technical depth with creative execution. Ideal positions include Creative Technologist, Content Creator, Content Strategist, Developer Advocate, Product Marketing, or Innovation Lab roles.
Industries: Tech companies, gaming studios, hardware startups, AI companies, creative agencies, or edtech organizations.
Location: Remote, NYC, or Hybrid
Strategic thinking + hands-on execution = measurable results
How I used micro-influencer partnerships, trend-driven content, and cultural insight to drive unprecedented enrollment growth at SUNY—with strategies adopted state-wide.
A 2M+ view TikTok video that sparked a 150% increase in Lemon8's global downloads, cited by Forbes, AP News, and Social Soup—then licensed for paid advertising.
How I designed TikTok AR effects that unlocked self-expression, generated 222M+ views, and created viral trends across two countries—earning Top 1% creator status.
How one authentic TikTok video mobilized real-world action, raising $2,000 in one day to support a farmer in Rwanda—proof that attention can become action.
Video production, research, and multimedia storytelling
Knowledge that Works Without the Web
Founded and developed 404Kit, an offline library powered by Raspberry Pi that provides instant access to essential knowledge without internet. Built for preppers, educators, mutual aid organizers, and off-grid travelers. Uses open-source Internet-in-a-Box platform to deliver Wikipedia, survival manuals, educational tools, and DIY guides—no subscriptions, no signal required.
Produced and edited a documentary video for RIT's NSF-funded research fellowship in Rwanda, focusing on refugee resilience to disasters. This video showcases field research, interviews, and data visualization work conducted in refugee camps.
"Refugee Resilience and Disaster Preparedness in Rwanda"
Contributed to an NSF-funded research paper on refugee resilience and disaster preparedness in Rwanda. Conducted field research, qualitative data collection, and GIS mapping to visualize resilience patterns in refugee camps.
Rochester Institute of Technology
2020 - 2022
Rochester Institute of Technology
2014 - 2019
Minors: Russian Language, International Relations
222M+ Views • Gold Badge • Viral Trends
2024
Freelance
Long Island Educational Opportunity Center (SUNY)
Rochester Institute of Technology (NSF-Funded)
Rochester Institute of Technology
Workinman Interactive
I'm seeking a full-time role where I can combine strategic thinking with hands-on content creation—ideally at a tech company, gaming studio, agency, or edtech organization.
Email: nikkigriffzeffects@gmail.com
Location: NYC Metro Area (Open to Remote, NYC, or Hybrid)