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- Provided essential technical support for animators on major feature films (Inside Out 2, Elio, 4 unannounced projects), consistently resolving production-critical issues under tight deadlines, ensuring animation quality and on-time delivery - Proactively identified and resolved recurring software bugs, workflow bottlenecks, and render farm job errors and inefficiencies, implementing technical solutions to improve and automate animation workflows, enhancing animator productivity and tool functionality- Collaborated seamlessly across 9 production departments to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues, supporting artists by eliminating technical obstacles and minimizing production disruptions- Trained and mentored animation and animation tech interns, fostering their technical skills and supporting their professional developmentRequired collaboration and communication across production and technical departments, courtesy, problem-solving and creativity, and ability to calmly and efficiently work under tight deadlines

- Led onboarding sessions for 300+ new employees across 20+ departments, ensuring inclusive onboarding experiences and seamless transitions into their roles- Developed and implemented comprehensive and highly-tailored training programs for engineers and artists across multiple production departments, accelerating employee proficiency in production software and workflows - Spearheaded cross-training initiatives, designing and delivering a diverse range of company-wide technical and art classes (700+ teaching hours across 15+ subjects), empowering employees to expand their skill sets and increasing cross-departmental collaboration and knowledge-sharing - Partnered with department heads and subject matter experts to continually refine training curricula and documentation, resulting in improved onboarding efficiency - Leveraged visual design expertise to reimagine and overhaul training documentation resources, developed and recorded video training modules to maximize reach and accessibility of educational resources across the studioRequired ability to communicate with people at various levels of technical expertise, public speaking, leadership, problem-solving, and creativity, in addition to comprehensive knowledge of all subjects being taught

- Demonstrated technical expertise and initiative by providing comprehensive production support, proactively monitoring completion of render farm tasks, and developing custom tools to improve overall pipeline efficiency and streamline artist workflows - Developed scripting solutions to automate asset and animation migration between unique pipelines, saving hundreds of production hours- Designed and implemented tools to extend Maya’s functionality, including a user-friendly tool for managing render pass settings and enabling selective rendering of keyed frames, offering increased tool flexibility and optimizing render times- Contributed to a variety of projects, including feature film "Raya and the Last Dragon", theatrical short film "Far from the Tree", and theme park attractions such as "Peter Pan's Neverland Adventure" (Tokyo DisneySea) and "Zootopia: Hot Pursuit" (Shanghai Disney Resort)- Collaborated with animators and Disney Imagineers to integrate animated content into a VR simulation of a theme park attraction in Unreal, and led office hours to enable artists to view their work in the real-time ride simulation environmentRequires problem-solving, communication, creativity, time-management and prioritization, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines

Develop innovative technologies for retail solutions as part of a collaborative agile scrum team. Key accomplishments include:- Built an innovative framework for computer vision technology in order to increase profits for clients- Designed and implemented a micro-service IOT platform, enabling real-time item tracking and automated inventory updates to improve inventory management strategies for high-profile retail customersRequires attention to detail, problem-solving, teamwork, and self-motivation under minimal supervision

- Attractions Cast Member at "Soarin' Around the World" attraction at Walt Disney World. Held safety and courtesy as top priorities when assisting guests- Directed and assisted 600+ guests per hour, ensuring strict safety standards and maintaining excellent customer service for guests of all ages and physical abilitiesRequired leadership, patience, multitasking, teamwork, and providing exceptional guest service

Developed an interactive graphing component for a desktop application

Science Program to Inspire Creativity and Excellence - Teach science workshops at local elementary and middle schools and encourage young girls to explore the sciences and expose them to opportunities for careers in STEM.

Implemented an application to automate tasks and increase the team's efficiency, as part of Intel's Visual and Parallel Computing Group

Teach English as a second language and manage classrooms of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade Spanish-speaking students through the CIEE Teaching Development Program at Colegio de las Irlandesas in Seville, Spain

Lead computer science lessons and activities at local elementary schools to encourage kids to take an interest in computer science topics.

Camp counselor and saxophone instructor at this two-week summer music camp for middle school and high school students. Led group master classes, taught private saxophone lessons, and managed groups of about ten girls during each camp session.