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Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

I lead the pipeline, software development, and tech product development teams, plus advise the CEO on selecting new animation and VFX technologies and customer-centric business solutions. I encourage each team and individual to input their ideas, work together, and use one another’s expertise to create forward-thinking solutions.This role is a hands-on.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Canada Area

I helped establish this startup in a new market segment to develop software for MS Hololens glasses, iPhone, and Android that allow public utility workers to see underground pipes, cables, etc. I mapped a strategy for branding the technology, GTM, and promotions while seeking and acting upon new opportunities by leveraging my experience in Augmented.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

As one of only a few companies in the world using AR (augmented reality) in 2013 back when AR was barely talked about, we created mobile AR-capable applications for ad agencies. I led teams in Canada, Germany, and Brazil to develop technology and outsourcing prototypes. While in this role, I found and forged a relationship with METAIO SDK, a promising new.

Toronto, Canada Area

Credits: Vikings, Penny Dreadful - Showtime, Benhur, and Pompei - Paramount Pictures, Crimson Peak (2015), Pay The Ghost, KilljoysI headed Creature Dev TD projects, rig and simulation development, and technology development to infuse life into characters in media and feature films. I helped to secure three projects by managing development, prototyping, and.

Singapore, Singapore

As the senior-level technical director, I created content, rigs, hair simulation, and muscles for creatures in feature films, and developed code to put on the finishing touches. Additionally, I gathered business intelligence and analyzed competitors’ automated muscle simulation offerings in the category. I also led the development of a proprietary Muscle.

• Responsible for gathering business intelligence and building the competitor analysis on the automated software offerings in the category.
• Liaised development of technical products among cross-functional and agile teams and executives
• Led the development of a proprietary automation platform, using Python and PyQt, that increased the department's output by more than 300%.
• Presented innovative technical products and solutions to the executive team for company integration and for filing patents.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

In this role, I created content - modulare rigs & tools. I also designed and implemented various Creature Dev tools.✶ Cut three days from 3D model development. – I talked to management in detail, and found they planned to use only two of the three variations. So, I recommended we create only the two 3D models scheduled for use.

Toronto, Canada Area

I managed the Creature TDs and Rigging automation software while managing digital assets across two departments. To make sure everything ran smoothly, I built a cross-functional team from the ground up, consisting of developers, engineers, creative talent, and technicians. Through my leadership, the team increased departmental output by nearly 200% and.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Marketing, Strategic Management, Entrepreneurship, A-/A

Activities and Societies: ● Team captain for case competitions: Dean’s Cup, Pacific Venture Capital ● Certified Customer Experience Design.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General, Excellence

Activities and Societies: ● Focus: Venture Capital, Private Equity, Entrepreneurship ● Honor in Exemplary Leadership ● Venture Lab.

Post Grad, Digital Character Animation

Certificate, Film Studies And Production

Nano Degree, Computer Science

Intro to Computer Programming - Nano degree, HTML, CSS, Python, JavaScript