Lars Van Der Bijl Email & Phone Number

London, Gb

Bournemouth, United Kingdom

NCCA Masters programs

London, United Kingdom

• Led the development of an in-house asset management software, enhancing operational efficiency and productivity.• Spearheaded the implementation and customization of OpenCue as the primary scheduling system, streamlining workflows and resource allocation.• Championed the use of Docker for service deployment, promoting scalability, portability, and consistency across various environments.• Created extensive monitoring infrastructure and spearheaded instrumentation for enhanced… Show more • Led the development of an in-house asset management software, enhancing operational efficiency and productivity.• Spearheaded the implementation and customization of OpenCue as the primary scheduling system, streamlining workflows and resource allocation.• Championed the use of Docker for service deployment, promoting scalability, portability, and consistency across various environments.• Created extensive monitoring infrastructure and spearheaded instrumentation for enhanced visibility and fault detection.• Developed highly available and resilient services for mission-critical production tools, minimizing downtime and maximizing reliability.• Built tools extending batch job deployment onto AWS EC2 instances from local premises, supporting hybrid cloud operation.• Pioneered Scrum meeting introduction within R&D and Engineering, encouraging collaborative Agile culture.• Instituted formalized code reviews alongside adopting dispersed team best practices, boosting product quality.• Delivered educational workshops covering SaltStack and Python basics, equipping peers with essential competencies. Show less

London, United Kingdom

* Transitioned the studio towards REZ utilization for managing and releasing software packages.* Established a continuous integration pipeline incorporating multi-site deployments.* Configured and administered SaltStack frameworks, addressing configuration drift, standardization, and automated tasks execution.* Architected and managed Sentry-based runtime error tracking solution for production applications, strengthening feedback loops and incident response capabilities.*… Show more * Transitioned the studio towards REZ utilization for managing and releasing software packages.* Established a continuous integration pipeline incorporating multi-site deployments.* Configured and administered SaltStack frameworks, addressing configuration drift, standardization, and automated tasks execution.* Architected and managed Sentry-based runtime error tracking solution for production applications, strengthening feedback loops and incident response capabilities.* Developed R&D build system for external tools utilized in production. Show less

London, England, United Kingdom

• Maintained critical systems and core services to ensure uptime and reliability.• Spearheaded migration from CentOS 6 to CentOS 7, ensuring a seamless transition and minimal disruption to operations.• Developed and maintained in-house software, including a complex longform pipeline, to support business needs and improve efficiency.• Created comprehensive instructional materials for new employees, providing them with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively use production… Show more • Maintained critical systems and core services to ensure uptime and reliability.• Spearheaded migration from CentOS 6 to CentOS 7, ensuring a seamless transition and minimal disruption to operations.• Developed and maintained in-house software, including a complex longform pipeline, to support business needs and improve efficiency.• Created comprehensive instructional materials for new employees, providing them with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively use production tools and contribute to the team's success. Show less

London, England, United Kingdom

Implemented and maintained various systems and servers using Saltstack, including:* Tape robot library tool for automated archiving and retrieval* User-friendly front-end client portal for efficient product delivery* Asset library tool for easy searching of stock footage* Show running tools that leverage Google spreadsheets to manage multiple shots simultaneously.* Render farm management system with a comprehensive set of features, including command-line, graphical user… Show more Implemented and maintained various systems and servers using Saltstack, including:* Tape robot library tool for automated archiving and retrieval* User-friendly front-end client portal for efficient product delivery* Asset library tool for easy searching of stock footage* Show running tools that leverage Google spreadsheets to manage multiple shots simultaneously.* Render farm management system with a comprehensive set of features, including command-line, graphical user interface, web interface, and API for seamless submission processing* Production management system designed to streamline job and shot creation* In and Out tools for Houdini, Nuke, and disk rendering, as well as integration with the render farm Show less

London, England, United Kingdom

• Created and maintained an array of pipeline and workflow tools for the Houdini FX department, encompassing render farm management, caching, simulation, and tool administration, to enhance efficiency and streamline processes.

London, England, United Kingdom

• Created rigid body dynamics and dent maps in Houdini for film “John Carter of Mars”.• Improved workflow tools for artists.

London, England, United Kingdom

• Simulation, shot, and tool development for film “Clash of the Titans”

London, England, United Kingdom

• Managed FX pipeline tasks for films “Prince of Persia” and “Where the Wild Things Are”.• Improved workflow tools for artists.

Sliedrecht, Netherlands

Graphic design

Sliedrecht, Netherlands

Graphic design

Terneuzen Area, Netherlands

Graphic design

Ma, Digital Effects

Bsc, Multimedia Technology

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