President - Operations | Xfinite Tech - AI Studio | ChennaiI am currently serving as the President - Operations at Xfinite Tech - AI Studio, based in Chennai. In this role, I oversee three major verticals:1. Generative AI Services: Pioneering AI-driven solutions for the media and entertainment industry, transforming creative workflows and enhancing storytelling through cutting-edge technologies.2. AI Tools Development: Leading the development of proprietary AI tools, driving innovation and efficiency to empower creators and studios.3. Animation & Visual Effects Services: Managing high-quality animation and VFX projects, delivering outstanding visual experiences that cater to both international and domestic markets.With a strong focus on innovation, technology, and operational excellence, I am committed to shaping the future of media and entertainment through AI and creative expertise.Let’s connect to collaborate and explore the endless possibilities AI can bring to the industry.

Animation, Visual effects and Post production

I'm a seasoned professional in the Animation and VFX world, with my journey spanning a remarkable 28+ years. The very fabric of my career has been woven from over 650 feature films and 150+ onsite supervisions. Recognized globally for my prowess, I derive joy from weaving magic in every frame.In my tenure at organizations like Mahindra Satyam, Vensat and Pentamedia, I've become known for delivering projects timeliness without undermining quality. The trust I've earned from a wide client base is evident in their repeated associations with me.Over the years, my work has been complimented with accolades, underlining my robust technical skills and visionary approach. But my thirst for excellence remains unfettered. Always ready to explore trends and technologies, I aim to keep my work fresh and impactful, forever embedded at the frontiers of the industry.At the heart of my career and brand is my ability to lead creative teams towards success. I'm passionate about rendering an enduring influence, both creatively and technically, on all projects I undertake.I'd love to connect and discuss how we could potentially collaborate or simply to share industry insights.

Responsibilities: Handles 200+ employees and planning of resources (Hardware, Software and Manpower) Responsible for creating project wise divisions like 2D Animation, 3D Animation and Visual Effects Defining and implementing production pipeline and production flow standards to make the companycompatible with general motion pictures industry Giving (and taking) direction while operating on my own or as part of a senior management team Guiding the leaders in defining and implementing workflow solutions amongst individual entities of thestudio Together with VFX / Animation Supervisors and VFX / Animation Producers involved in all bidding,scheduling, resources allocating, final quality reviewing and final delivery Created benchmarks and effective resources utilization in correlation with the quality and quantity ofoutput Introduced best practices and implemented the same for timely project deliveries Introduced new services like 2D to 3D conversion technology and incorporated them in the studio Interacts with domestic and international clients for business tie ups Mentors and guides the project managers, leaders and supervisors for creative, aesthetic and technicalcompletion of the shots Executed several Feature Film projects such as Dead Man down, Expendable 2, help, Land of theAstronauts (LOTA), Werner (Animation), Maatran, Dabangg, Robo, Bodyguard, RA-ONE etc.Also executed home videos, animated TV series, pilots, Stereoscopic 2D to 3D conversion projects formovies like Chronicles of Narnia, Harry Potter etc Executed a medical animation project for GSK (Glaxo SmithKline)

Responsibilities  Handled more than 250 + employees  Bidding, cost tracking, budgeting, recruiting and resources scheduling  Creative, aesthetical and technical Animation / VFX Supervision  Provided visually creative and timely solutions to team members for delivering quality output  Handled operations, business development and project pipelines for the company  Created new methodologies for Animation/ VFX projects’ execution  Guided the teams to create and solidified company Animation / VFX pipelines and workflows  Created relationship strategies with other studios to outsource and share works during work overloads  Determines creative and technical approach and workflow  Performs quality reviews during the final stage of delivery of outputs Projects Executed  Delivered 52 episodes of an animated TV Series named ‘ Marvi Hammer’ and ‘World Reporter’ for National Geographic Channel  Executed and delivered a TV show ‘ Team Deutschland’  Executed more than 700 VFX shots for the Hollywood movie ‘ Devil’s executioner’  Executed various popular domestic projects like Sainikudu, Dasavatharam, Wanted, Sivaji, etc.

Responsibilities: Handled more than 150+ employees Bidding, cost tracking, budgeting, producing, recruiting and resources scheduling Identifies new technology and disseminated among team members Performs quality reviews during the final stage of delivery of outputs Guiding the leaders in defining and implementing workflow solutions amongst individual entities of thestudio Designed and supervised multiple feature film projects including shots planning and pre visualizationProjects Executed Sinbad-Veil of Mist – As Effects Supervisor Pandavas – As Visual Effects Supervisor Alibaba – As Technical Director Son of Alladin – As Technical Director Buddha – As Head, Visual Effects Executed a TV show ‘Blue Remains’ as Technical Director Jeans, mudalvan, Nayak, boys, padayappa, okkadu