Luiz Garrido Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

New York, Us

As the VP of Technology at Assembly VFX, I bring a wealth of experience in cloud-based VFX technology and pipeline development to the company. With a background in developing custom cloud-based systems and extensive experience with Amazon AWS, I am able to provide expert support and guidance to Assembly's VFX team. Together with my team of developers, we are dedicated to maintaining and expanding Assembly's 100% cloud-based infrastructure, ensuring the smooth operation of the VFX department. Our goal is to provide cutting-edge technology solutions to support the work of our VFX artists, while also ensuring the security of all VFX content. With a strong commitment to collaboration and teamwork, we are dedicated to driving Assembly VFX forward as a leading provider of cloud-based VFX services.

New York, New York, Us

I was hired by Nice Shoes as a Cloud Architect and Head of Pipeline for their Break and Enter VFX Team. My job involved migrating the current team from an on-premises infrastructure to a cloud-based infrastructure, and I was responsible for conceptualizing and developing the code and systems. In my role, I was also responsible for securing VFX content for clients like Disney and Amazon. During my time at Nice Shoes, I led the expansion of the team from 6 to 27 people, including artists, producers, and coders, and the team worked remotely on projects for companies like Netflix and Amazon, including "The Many Saints of Newark," "The Humans," "Pennyworth Season 2," and more.

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

At Alkemy-X in NYC, I was hired as the R&D Lead and quickly took on additional responsibilities, including coordinating the entire pipeline process and managing the network structure, servers, and workstations for both the NYC and LA offices. During my time there, I developed two critical projects - a render manager and an automatic solution to send render processes to the cloud - which saved the company $700,000 in costs and were widely used in VFX productions such as The Long Road Home and Blindspot. After a year, I was promoted to Head of Technology, where I was responsible for information security and overseeing a team of developers and IT professionals. This role allowed me to work with clients like Disney, Fox, and AMC.

As an experienced R&D Supervisor and technical expert in renderfarm management, I founded a render farm company aimed at providing efficient and cost-effective rendering services to the film and visual effects industry. Utilizing my expertise in cloud-based systems and programming, I have developed a cutting-edge rendering system and manager. Despite being in beta and testing phase, it was successful in helping meet production deadlines for clients such as O2 Filmes and others. Unfortunately, the company is no longer in operation.

São Paulo, Sp, Br

I was hired again to head the R&D department and take charge of their renderfarm and workstation configurations. My experience and expertise were put to use in implementing a new pipeline and asset tool, developed in Python, to work seamlessly with Maya, Houdini, Nuke, and multiple operating systems including Windows, Linux, and Max.

São Paulo, Sp, Br

With a background in crowd simulation, I was hired by the company to enhance their pipeline and streamline the artists' workflows. As the pipeline designer and developer, I oversaw the configuration of servers, renderfarm, and workstations, and implemented my Sync tool and custom-built Assets tools using Python and connectivity to a MySQL database within Maya. My expertise in crowd simulation also made me a valuable asset for high-stakes advertising projects that required specialized tools and solutions. As a result, I played a crucial role in the success of these projects and the overall efficiency of the company.

Br

Casablanca hired me as a freelancer for a crowd simulation project, where I provided on-set supervision and developed a crowd simulation system to them. With my skills and leadership, they invited me to join their team as R&D Supervisor. Here, I developed new solutions, created tools, and supervised the development team. After 6 months, I was promoted to 3D VFX Supervisor where I continued to bring innovation and challenges to the team. I led several large-scale projects, including an interactive short movie for Volkswagen's EOS launch and commercial effects for clients such as AmBev/InBev. I also overhauled the company's infrastructure, purchasing hardware to enhance our work and rendering capabilities. I spent a year and a half in this role, bringing innovation and challenges to my team and company.

As a freelance developer, I was tasked with creating a unique solution for a demanding project in just one week. I successfully built a particle system tool for an advertisement featuring a sand man effect. This project showcased my ability to work effectively under pressure and deliver high-quality results within tight deadlines.

At Vetor Zero, I was hired as a member of the newly formulated R&D department in Brazil. I utilized my expertise in Maya and MEL/Python to develop crowd simulations and dynamic effects for FX scenes. I also optimized render time by creating various tools, expressions, and solutions to accelerate the work of 3D artists and evolve the company's pipeline. Over 5 years, I grew the department from 2 to 7 people and contributed to the company's recognition from international festivals such as Cannes, Clio, and The New York Festival.

As the main programmer at Z3 for Portugal Telecom's Interactive TV interface project, I utilized a range of technologies including HTML, DHTML, XML, and JavaScript to bring cutting-edge TV experiences to life. I was also involved in the planning and technical decision-making processes, demonstrating my ability to effectively collaborate and lead technical initiatives.

Responsible for re-assembly and reconfiguration of the intranet and server.

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business

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