• Pioneer new asset creation techniques for environment assets• Create extensive landscapes in Unreal Engine (terrain sculpting, manual layout placement, procedural scattering, lighting)• Program gameplay and interactivity using blueprints in Unreal Engine• Design, develop, and manage production of various interactive applications including VR, AR, Virtual Production Sets, as well as other Real-Time solutions such as Animations and Renderings.• Develop, implement, and track departmental procedures and quality standards to ensure optimal level of team performance and efficiency• Optimize game assets for real-time rendering • Manage project planning for multiple concurrent projects at any given time.• Serve as the subject matter expert on latest software releases for emerging technologies and how they can improve production quality and efficiency.• Serve as the liaison and project coordinator between our internal production team and outsourced production vendors.

• Create high-detail 3d renderings and animations, including the creation of 3d models, environments, lighting and materials• Construct precision parametric 3d models for prototyping and 3d printing• Manipulate CAD models for optimal functionality to be used in 3d production process• Produce animations demonstrating product functionality and assembly, as well as cinematic architectural walk-through• Generate visual special effects including particle systems, physics-based simulations, and fluid simulations• Composite and generate audio, video, and motion graphics into a comprehensive 3d animated video • Manage 3d production team of five artists• Work closely with creative team members to develop innovative and creative concepts • Delegate artist assignments and manage scheduling to ensure timely deliverables• Ensure consistent quality control of work delivered by team prior to project finalization• Oversee client projects from conception, to creation, and through completion • Work with clients to understand project goals and recommend appropriate action plan through storyboards, animatics, and visual representations • Manage rendering network to ensure proper render distribution over various computers

I offer a variety of creative services and solutions for a constantly evolving visual world. Breathing life into your designs and ideas is my passion. Just check out my website (www.ImagineAPE.com) and IMAGINE the possibilities.

• Prepare and troubleshoot marine vessel equipment for operation• Inspect, service, repair, and overhaul engine components and other vessel equipment for general upkeep• Provide supervision and technical guidance for subordinates performing their duties• Create roster and scheduling within assigned squad for delegation of duties • Maintain consistent team communication to ensure success of every task and challenge at hand• Maintain clear and accurate engine room records of all scheduled and completed tasks • Adhere to the rules and regulations of the military code of conduct

Instructor at Florida International Universities' Studio of Digital Arts. Here I teach three courses covering content from Autodesk 3ds Max 2010. Courses cover topics such as modelling, lighting, texturing, rendering, and animation.