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Carlsbad, California

Designed, created, and managed 3D map content creation for next-generation autonomous vehicle navigation, 3D visual maps, and 3D location-based products, applications and services.• Designed and utilize HERE proprietary 3D map tools to create 3D surface-based city maps.• Collaborated with developers to design and create internal apps to visualize 3D product content.• Worked directly with customers in establishing requirements and problem solving.• Led a team of 10+ artists to create content and prototypes for different projects, including the initial delivery of HERE’s new high-definition Urban 3D Map data.• Worked with engineering and design teams to create an end-to-end workflow for HERE's Premier 3D Cities:o Created concepts and prototypes to visualize the product and communicate with stakeholders.o Worked with product managers, engineers and designers to collaboratively create and test software tools to automate tasks and improve efficiency.o Tracked and analyzed production time metrics to identify where improvements can be made, while meeting quality standards.o Supported local and remote production operators with training and mentoring.• Designed, setup projects, and created assets for Unity-based apps used for customer engagement.• Content creation for in-car navigation HMI workflow app, to promote the Unity/HERE HMI solution for Business Wire.• Designed, created content/shaders, and tested the IoT app for Unity, Nikola, and Mappo.• Collaborated with developers to create the 3D map visualizer for Unity, LG, Ericcson and M2.• Effectively worked on multiple projects with frequent changing requirements and priorities.• Created and reviewed art tests and interviewed employee candidates.

Navteq (Subsidiary of Nokia) became Nokia• Content creation and design for Nokia's location base products.• CG Modeling and texturing of production assets using proprietary software (CityScape), Maya and Photoshop.

PixelActive Acquired by NAVTEQ• 3D Asset creation for 3D Maps, using proprietary software, Maya and Photoshop.• Tested proprietary software and provided feedback towards improvement of tools and workflows.

Executed testing procedures to identify issues.• Created bug reports to communicate with developers.• Verified fixes and updated databases/documents.