-Creative lead for Google Meet backgrounds, AR effects, AI generated backgrounds, and multiple in-progress programs-Art director for Google Workspace supporting centralized illustrations program through style guides and management of external artists

-Creative lead for Google Meet backgrounds and AR effects-Supervised the creation of over 100 virtual backgrounds and 50 AR filters with a roster of 7 agency partners-Partnered with CoreML AI researchers to bring AI generated backgrounds to Meet and led image fine tuning design for creative presets -Guided dispersed team of cross-functional PM, Eng, UXR, and UXD partners towards unified goals by leading annual creative workshops and weekly strategy meetings-Developed DEI initiatives for tailoring content to Meet’s global audience through partnerships with Employee Resource Group (ERG) volunteers in collaboration with Google Product Inclusion & Excellence leads

-Creative lead for Google Duo AR filters-Art directed external agencies-Content strategy development for AR filters in Google Duo-Implemented 3D assets and video files (debugging and optimizing models, textures, rigs, lighting, and compositing) for dozens of successful AR filter launches-Received "Creative Catalyst" award in recognition of contributions to Google Collaboration & Communication (C&C) UX team

-Designed and built AR camera effects for Duo and ExCam teams-Art direction and technical supervision for external agencies-3D art support for Communications Suite of Google products

Projects Include:Photogrammetry cleanup & 3D printing prep artist for Academy Award nominated film “Marcel the Shell with Shoes On” / Chiodo Bros Productions Inc (July 2018 & July 2019)Character modeler / Account Spark (May 2018 - Aug 2018)Character TD for VR film “Hominidae,” premiering at Sundance in 2018 (July 2017 - Dec 2017)3D generalist, look developer, and compositor for indie horror film "The Axe Murders of Villisca" / Alpine Labs (Dec 2014 - Mar 2015)Character TD / Duck Studios - Modeled, rigged, and animated a flock of birds for 2015 Netflix film "The Little Prince" (Aug 2014 - Dec 2014)

Taught 3D Modeling (hard surface and organic), Shading & Lighting, Character Rigging, Dynamic Simulations, and Advanced CompositingDirected an award-winning short film that screened at 19 film festivals with crew of student animators Created a mentorship program that paired senior students with Pixar artists for feedback and support on their final projects Interviewed and hired new faculty membersCurriculum development

Compositor for Cartoon Network / Adult Swim TV shows

Painted props and sets for stop motion Christmas special "Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas"

Built puppets for the 2015 Academy Award nominated film "Anomalisa"