Ryan Mackeen Email & Phone Number

Halifax, Canada Area

Past Clients: Arcturus Studio, Immersive Unity, Gopokyo Inc, MDAD (Maritime Digital Art and Design), Chill Street Breweries, Clearview, and Suru CyclesVary Real Technologies has over a decade of experience and training in the professional industry. We do work for a variety of projects, from high end 3D work as a Hologram Technician / Product Specialist for ARCTURUS STUDIO, to 3D printing for CHILL STREET BEVERAGE CO, and CLEARVIEW INC, and everything in between for game design and 3D… Show more Past Clients: Arcturus Studio, Immersive Unity, Gopokyo Inc, MDAD (Maritime Digital Art and Design), Chill Street Breweries, Clearview, and Suru CyclesVary Real Technologies has over a decade of experience and training in the professional industry. We do work for a variety of projects, from high end 3D work as a Hologram Technician / Product Specialist for ARCTURUS STUDIO, to 3D printing for CHILL STREET BEVERAGE CO, and CLEARVIEW INC, and everything in between for game design and 3D Shader creation and rendering for promotional materials on engineering model data, and creating game assets and concept art for games and companies such as GOPOKYO INC. and MARITIME DIGITAL ARTS & DESIGN (MDAD). I love working with people and meeting new clients to help with their amazing projects and ideas.I have experience from being a Product Specialist as well, training users on the HoloSuite Product tools by creating training and support documentation, talking with clients directly for feedback and troubleshooting, and testing the product to report bugs, and fixes for the product to send to the engineering team. Worked in a very high paced environment with quick turn around times on all fronts. Worked as a technical artist, creating scenes to be used with volumetric data in Unity and UE4. Show less

Guided multiple teams in developing groundbreaking internet technologies, fostering motivation and skill development while overcoming project challenges with innovative solutions.• Led art direction for the Metaverse Project, focused on increasing user engagement and launching of pre-alpha, alpha, and beta phases to the public.• Improved project efficiency and quality by 100% by restructuring and training art teams, introducing innovative techniques through continuous research, and… Show more Guided multiple teams in developing groundbreaking internet technologies, fostering motivation and skill development while overcoming project challenges with innovative solutions.• Led art direction for the Metaverse Project, focused on increasing user engagement and launching of pre-alpha, alpha, and beta phases to the public.• Improved project efficiency and quality by 100% by restructuring and training art teams, introducing innovative techniques through continuous research, and implementing cutting-edge technology.• Directly led a team of 25 employees for the art departments and 5 indirectly for programming, I took a very hands on approach to lead the teams and talk to them when needed for advice, direction and additional knowledge.• Received a 100% satisfaction rate from team members for leadership and support provided during cross-functional collaboration in areas such as team training, pipeline management, and creative problem-solving.• Enhanced team proficiency in new software by facilitating training sessions on new technology, retraining art teams in various disciplines, and introducing tools like Blender and Substance Painter.• Achieved on-time delivery rate for project milestones by efficiently managing workflows and monitoring progress to meet project deadlines for alpha and public beta launches.• Fostered collaboration and improved team cohesion with bi-weekly art meetings.• Reduced project costs by 70% in the art teams by researching and implementing new approaches and techniques to address common technical challenges. Show less

Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia, Canada

Equipped students with comprehensive 2D and 3D skills, encompassing Adobe Suite, Maya, Substance Painter, and animation techniques.• Cultivated a stimulating learning environment, engaging students’ interests across various projects by instilling industry-relevant knowledge from foundational principles to advanced techniques.• Delivered advanced instruction in 3D modeling for props, characters, and vehicles, coupled with animation skills for character movements, lip-syncing, and… Show more Equipped students with comprehensive 2D and 3D skills, encompassing Adobe Suite, Maya, Substance Painter, and animation techniques.• Cultivated a stimulating learning environment, engaging students’ interests across various projects by instilling industry-relevant knowledge from foundational principles to advanced techniques.• Delivered advanced instruction in 3D modeling for props, characters, and vehicles, coupled with animation skills for character movements, lip-syncing, and interpreting body language to extract additional information from real-world references.• Provided constructive feedback and guidance by reviewing and grading student projects, facilitating continuous improvement and skill development. Show less

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

Devised and led technical art initiatives and developed scenes for volumetric data integration in Unity and UE4 to enhance the immersive experiences.• Served as a technical artist, conducting training sessions on HoloSuite Product tools, boosting team member proficiency and productivity.• Facilitated direct client engagement for feedback and troubleshooting, ensuring a seamless user experience and achieving a high client satisfaction rating.• Improved software stability and… Show more Devised and led technical art initiatives and developed scenes for volumetric data integration in Unity and UE4 to enhance the immersive experiences.• Served as a technical artist, conducting training sessions on HoloSuite Product tools, boosting team member proficiency and productivity.• Facilitated direct client engagement for feedback and troubleshooting, ensuring a seamless user experience and achieving a high client satisfaction rating.• Improved software stability and performance by conducting comprehensive product testing, identifying and reporting bugs, and suggesting fixes and enhancements.• Transitioned from contract to full-time employee at Arcturus, contributing to identifying and resolving critical software issues during the pre-alpha stage, ensuring a smoother transition to the alpha phase.• Produced technical documentation outlining software issues and procedural guidelines, enhancing user understanding and product usability, resulting in reducing user-reported errors.• Designed dynamic scenes for volumetric data utilization in game engines, collaborating with clients to address challenges and optimize project outcomes, leading to improving client satisfaction. Show less

Nova Scotia, Canada

Operated under NATO Secret Security Clearance, creating diverse 3D models for e-learning while ensuring adherence to strict security protocols.• Led a team of 9 people to complete an MHLH project within a challenging time frame by implementing streamlined project management processes to prioritize tasks effectively for on-time delivery.• Managed multiple high-pressure projects simultaneously while leveraging various software tools like Unity, 3DS Max, Adobe Flash, Photoshop, and others… Show more Operated under NATO Secret Security Clearance, creating diverse 3D models for e-learning while ensuring adherence to strict security protocols.• Led a team of 9 people to complete an MHLH project within a challenging time frame by implementing streamlined project management processes to prioritize tasks effectively for on-time delivery.• Managed multiple high-pressure projects simultaneously while leveraging various software tools like Unity, 3DS Max, Adobe Flash, Photoshop, and others for simulations and training materials.• Enhanced learning experiences and student engagement by producing simulations and training data for VR and Mixed Reality environments.• Spearheaded a multi-million-dollar project to create ship models for training in VR environments.• Identified critical errors in project planning, providing valuable insights to ensure project success.• Improved the quality of deliverables by advocating for project integrity and implementing best practices across challenging situations. Show less

Fredericton Nb Canada

Developed high-quality 3D models for e-learning and soldier training materials, maintaining compliance with Security Clearance protocols.• Directed and managed up to 5 simultaneous projects, spanning Virtual Reality, Motion Capture, and others.• Collaborated with a team of 15 artists on various small-scale projects, creating low-poly assets for game-based training simulations.• Led a small team in creating the 105 Artillery Ammo Project, delivering the project within a tight… Show more Developed high-quality 3D models for e-learning and soldier training materials, maintaining compliance with Security Clearance protocols.• Directed and managed up to 5 simultaneous projects, spanning Virtual Reality, Motion Capture, and others.• Collaborated with a team of 15 artists on various small-scale projects, creating low-poly assets for game-based training simulations.• Led a small team in creating the 105 Artillery Ammo Project, delivering the project within a tight deadline and achieving a 100% completion rate.• Boosted training effectiveness by creating high-quality models for vehicles, parts, weapons, and environmental training data.• Received specialized training in Inventor from a professional Autodesk trainer, acquiring advanced 3D modeling and design skills. Show less

Halifax, Canada Area

Student at the Centre for Arts and Technology, Studied 3D Game Animation and 3D Generalist skills including Modeling, Animation, Rigging, The use of program such as 3DS Max, Maya, and the Creative Suite programs.

Diploma 3D Game Animation, 3D Modeling/Animation

3D Animation and modeling. Learning about Maya, the Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, as well as classical 2D animation.

Advanced Arts, Project Management