Professional Experience

Currently serving as Development Lead, responsible for architecting and implementing the studio’s production pipeline. Designed and built a USD-based pipeline framework from the ground up in a remarkably short timeframe, enabling scalable workflows for animation and VFX production.

The pipeline is actively used in production on projects including Kantara and several upcoming feature films.

Key Contributions

• Designed and implemented a studio-wide USD pipeline architecture supporting asset management, layout, animation, lighting, and rendering workflows.
• Built production tools and automation systems to streamline artist workflows and reduce manual overhead.
• Integrated multiple DCC applications into a unified pipeline environment.
• Collaborated closely with artists, supervisors, and developers to ensure smooth adoption of the pipeline across departments.
• Continuously improving performance, scalability, and tooling for upcoming productions.

Worked as a Technical Director contributing to major international feature films including:

• Mufasa: The Lion King
• Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
• Transformers
• Leo
• Ant-Man
• Kraven

Focused on building production tools, solving technical challenges, and improving animation and pipeline workflows across multiple projects.

Key Contributions

• Developed tools to streamline production workflows and simplify artist challenges.
• Diagnosed and resolved complex technical issues to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Built utilities for rigging, animation, and shot-based workflows.
• Served as a go-to technical problem solver for pipeline and artist-related issues.

Founded CgKode, a platform focused on creating high-quality tools and plugins for animation and VFX artists.

Key Contributions

• Developed and distributed production-ready Maya plugins and automation tools to improve animation workflows.
• Built a Vue-based web platform for showcasing and distributing tools.
• Conducting research in machine learning techniques for rigging and animation automation.
• Created multiple tools to enhance artist productivity and pipeline efficiency.

Worked in a dual role as Senior Pipeline Developer and Team Lead, managing a team of artists while developing pipeline tools and automation systems for production.

Key Contributions

• Developed custom tools and plugins to improve production efficiency and quality.
• Participated in weekly quality review sessions to enhance final output standards.
• Led a team of 20 artists, providing technical guidance and workflow improvements.
• Delivered 40+ training sessions covering topics from 3D animation to emerging technologies.