Sony Pictures Imageworks
Industry: Visual effects company
DescriptionSony Pictures Imageworks Inc. is a Canadian visual effects and computer animation company headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, with an additional office in Culver City, California. SPI is a unit of Sony Pictures Entertainment's Motion Picture Group. Founded: 1 January 1992 Headquarters: Vancouver, Canada Number of employees: 800 (2018) Owner: Sony Corporation Number of locations: 2
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Sony Pictures Imageworks Employees
Beau Studio 2003 - Present
digital domain 2002 - 2003
Sony Pictures Imageworks 2000 - 2001
Skills
Visual Effects, Feature Films, Character Animation, Commercials, Post Production, Film, Animation, 3D, Maya, After Effects, Creative Direction, VFX Supervision
Education
Pratt Institute 1994 — 1997
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Computer Graphics
Blizzard Entertainment March 2014 - Present
Heavy Iron Studios January 2011 - February 2014
Rhythm & Hues August 2010 - January 2011
Heavy Iron Studios December 2007 - August 2010
Sony Pictures Imageworks January 2005 - October 2007
Big Idea Productions November 1998 - May 2003
Skills
Video Editing, Cinematics, Film, Creative Direction, Feature Films, Animation, Character Animation, Maya, Facial Animation, Computer Animation, Motion Capture, Camera, Computer Graphics, Rigging, Pre-visualization, Characters, 3D, Character Rigging
Education
Bruce Block Film Seminar 2002 — 2002
Visual Elements of Film
Richard Williams Master Class 2000 — 2000
Animation
North Seattle College 1986 — 1988
2 years, Art & Architecture
Durland Productions Inc. July 2012 - Present
COERCION PRODUCTIONS February 2011 - February 2013
Sony Pictures Imageworks February 2011 - May 2011
Dot & Effects January 2011 - February 2011
Durland Productions October 2009 - February 2011
STEREO D, LLC November 2010 - January 2011
Coral Reef Media December 2008 - October 2009
Focus 360 2004 - 2008
Self February 1999 - February 2004
Omation 2000 - 2003
Skills
Compositing, Visual Effects, After Effects, Animation, Nuke, Texturing, Computer Animation, Digital Compositing, Motion Graphics
Education
Metropolitan State College 1991 — 1992
Bachelor's, Business; Mechanical Engineering; Sculpture; Physical Anthropology; Electrical Engineering
Metropolitan State University of Denver 1988 — 1992
BA, Computer Graphics, Video Production, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Entrepreneurial
University of Colorado, Denver, CO 1990 — 1991
Minor: Mechanical Engineering
House Special February 2014 - Present
Svengali FX October 2012 - January 2013
Laika January 2011 - June 2012
Digital Domain September 2010 - December 2010
ICO VFX June 2010 - September 2010
Sony Pictures Imageworks March 2009 - March 2010
Flash Film Works July 2005 - January 2009
CafeFX November 2007 - February 2008
Barbed Wire FX March 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Visual Effects, Silhouette, Digital Fusion, Nuke, Digital Compositing, Rotoscoping, Mocha, Character Animation
Education
Penn State University
University of Hawaii at Manoa
DreamWorks Animation July 2009 - Present
Sony Pictures Imageworks January 2009 - July 2009
DreamWorks Animation January 2006 - December 2008
Sony Pictures Imageworks April 2003 - December 2005
Cinesite Digital Studios Hollywood October 2002 - April 2003
Sony Pictures Imageworks August 2001 - May 2002
Centropolis Effects July 2000 - August 2001
Sony Pictures Imageworks February 1999 - July 2000
Digital Anvil December 1997 - November 1998
Boss Film Studios March 1996 - August 1997
Skills
Film, Visual Effects, Special Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Editing, Animation, Character Animation, Maya, MEL, Houdini, Look Development, 3D, Commercials, Computer Animation, Digital Compositing, Particle Effects
Education
New York University 1984 — 1988
The Bronx High School Of Science 1984 — 1984
Regents Diploma
Sony Pictures Imageworks January 2014 - Present
Warner Bros. Pictures March 2015 - July 2015
Six Point Harness October 2013 - January 2014
Blue Sky Studios June 2013 - September 2013
Otis College of Art and Design September 2008 - May 2013
Pixar Animation Studios June 2012 - September 2012
film roman September 2011 - November 2011
Skills
2d character animation, character design, Storyboarding, Character Animation, Animation, Illustration, Cartoons, Computer Animation, After Effects, Drawing, Flash, Final Cut Pro
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 2008 — 2013
Bachelors, Animation
CGCG May 2014 - Present
Studio2 August 2012 - September 2013
Ember Lab November 2011 - February 2012
Just Cause Productions September 2011 - September 2011
Otis College of Art and Design September 2009 - May 2011
Sony Pictures Imageworks June 2010 - August 2010
Otis College of Art and Design September 2009 - December 2009
Skills
Nuke, Maya, Compositing, Animation, Computer Animation, Visual Effects, Character Animation, 3D, 3D Modeling, UV mapping, Rigging, Lighting, Digital Painting, Computer Graphics, Cinematics, Feature Films, Film, Pre-visualization, Video, Layout
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 2007 — 2011
BFA, Digital Media
Instart Logic 2013 - 2015
Kaltura 2012 - 2013
Akamai Technologies 2008 - 2012
Akamai Technologies 2000 - 2004
Homepage.com (idealab!) 1999 - 2000
Laserfiche 1999 - 1999
Sony Pictures Imageworks 1998 - 1998
Skills
Content Delivery, Digital Video, Web Performance, Mobile Applications, Network Architecture, Browsers, Media Servers, Streaming Media, Live Video Streaming, Web Services, API Development
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1993 — 1997
BS, Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Biology
Sony Pictures Imageworks August 2002 - Present
Bob Joyce & Co. Film Production March 1997 - June 2002
DDF&M Advertising January 1995 - November 1996
Skills
Production Managment, Negotiation, Project Management, Feature Films, Computer Graphics, Pre-production, Film Production, Client Service Oriented, Commercials, Management, Microsoft Office, FileMaker, Sales, Script Coverage, Friendly Personality
Education
Penn State Erie, The Behrend College
Penn State Erie, The Behrend College
Robert Morris University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies
Muse VFX May 2014 - Present
Zindagi Games November 2013 - March 2014
Muse VFX October 2013 - November 2013
Eden FX October 2012 - October 2013
Zindagi Games May 2012 - July 2012
Zoic Studios March 2012 - April 2012
Imaginary Forces February 2012 - February 2012
IMPD Productions, Inc August 2011 - January 2012
Image Metrics May 2011 - July 2011
Sony Pictures Imageworks January 2011 - April 2011
Skills
Maya, 3D Studio Max, XSI, Facerobot, Facial Animation, 3D Animation, Character Animation, Matchmoving, PFTrack, Faceware, Mocap Cleanup, Computer Animation, Syntheyes, 3D, Animation, Computer Graphics, Video Games, Cinematics, Motion Capture, Character Rigging, Film, Max, Pre-visualization
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 2005 — 2008
BFA, 3D Animation
Sony Pictures Imageworks February 2015 - Present
MPC January 2015 - January 2015
Digital Sandbox, LLC June 2014 - November 2014
Prime Focus World March 2014 - June 2014
Wheels in Motion May 2013 - January 2014
Neither-Field October 2013 - October 2013
Catchawavegraphix December 2005 - October 2013
Production Club July 2013 - August 2013
Ring of Fire Studios February 2013 - March 2013
Rhythm & Hues October 2012 - February 2013
Skills
Houdini, Visual Effects, Maya, Animation, Photoshop, After Effects, Nuke, Drawing, Modeling, Mudbox, Painting, Video Editing, Media Production, Digital Media, Graphic Design, Motion Graphics, Effects, Particle Effects, Fluid Effects, Rigid Body Dynamics, Realflow, 3D, Computer Animation, Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Rendering, 3D Studio Max, Premiere, Special Effects, Fluid Simulation, Lighting, Texturing, Feature Films, Unity3D, Graphics, Maya Dynamics
Education
Middle Tennessee State University 2001 — 2004
2004 Bachelor of Science, Mass Communication/Digital Animation
DreamWorks Animation TV March 2014 - Present
Sony Pictures Imageworks December 2010 - November 2013
Writers Guild of America West October 2007 - October 2010
Writers Guild of America West October 2006 - October 2007
Writers Guild of America West April 2004 - October 2006
Writers Guild of America West April 2001 - April 2004
TONOS.COM April 2000 - March 2001
WEDBUSH MORGAN SECURITIES August 1999 - April 2000
Campbell-Ewald Advertising July 1998 - August 1999
Skills
TCP/IP, Training, Windows 7, Microsoft Office 2007, Windows 2000, HP, XP, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Technical Support, Social Media, System Administration, Software Documentation, Windows, Databases, Windows XP, Help Desk Support, Software Installation, Troubleshooting, Servers, Networking, Management
Education
Loyola Marymount University 1994 — 1996
Bachelor, Business Administration; Marketing
Santa Monica College 1991 — 1994
Associate Arts, Business Administration
Walt Disney Animation Studios April 2014 - Present
Visual Effects Society January 2008 - Present
Sony Pictures Imageworks May 2004 - July 2013
Sony Pictures Imageworks June 2000 - November 2005
Sony Pictures Imageworks January 1998 - June 2000
Sony Pictures Imageworks July 1996 - December 1997
Hewlett Packard Company July 1988 - July 1996
Industrial Light and Magic June 1995 - September 1995
Audissey Sound June 1983 - December 1987
Skills
Lighting, 3D, Visual Effects, Computer Graphics, Look Development, Feature Films, Digital Compositing, Stereoscopic, Film Production, Compositing, Post Production, Renderman, Houdini, Scripting, Shading, Shaders, Pre-visualization, Rendering, VFX Supervision, MEL, Technical Direction, Pipeline Development, Maya, C++, Python, Perl, Unix Shell Scripting, Unix Operating Systems, Network Administration
Education
Stanford University 1994 — 1996
MS, Computer Science
University of Colorado Boulder 1984 — 1988
BS, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Punahou School 1977 — 1984
Sony Pictures Animation June 2015 - Present
Sony Pictures Animation February 2015 - May 2015
Sony Pictures Animation September 2013 - February 2015
Sony Pictures Animation May 2013 - November 2013
Sony Pictures Animation August 2012 - May 2013
Sony Pictures Imageworks February 2012 - August 2012
Sony Pictures Animation May 2011 - February 2012
Sony Pictures Imageworks November 2010 - May 2011
Sony Pictures Imageworks August 2009 - October 2010
Sony Pictures Imageworks June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Photoshop, Maya, Final Draft, Animation, Final Cut Pro, Digital Painting, Drawing, Film
Education
Gnomon School of Visual Effects 2009 — 2010
Individual Classes, Maya and Production Design
Massachusetts College of Art and Design 2006 — 2009
BFA, Animation
Naughty Dog, Inc. August 2004 - Present
ACM SIGGRAPH 2002 - 2012
Walt Disney Feature Animation February 2000 - August 2004
Sony Pictures Imageworks February 1999 - February 2000
Skills
Shaders, Geometry, Computer Graphics, Maya, Programming, Shading, MEL, Game Development, OpenGL, Modeling, Compositing, Video Games, Rendering, Computer Animation, Look Development, Scripting, 3D, Special Effects, PS3, Computer Games, Game Design, Lighting
Education
Purdue University 1993 — 1999
Ph.D.
Purdue University 1992 — 1993
Master of Science (M.S.)
Freelance July 2014 - Present
New York University September 2014 - Present
The Mill September 2012 - July 2014
Gravity (formerly RhinoFX) July 2012 - September 2012
Sony Pictures Imageworks January 2011 - May 2012
Freelance November 2011 - January 2012
Gravity (formerly RhinoFX) July 2011 - August 2011
Freelance October 2010 - December 2010
Shade VFX September 2010 - October 2010
Look Effects March 2010 - July 2010
Skills
Nuke, Shake, Compositing, Lighting, Shading, Maya, Katana, Arnold, Mental Ray, Renderman, Visual Effects, Expressions, Python, Scripting, Feature FIlm, Independent Film, Stereoscopic, Problem Solving, Efficient Workflow, Stereo Compositing, Supervision, Team Leadership, Pipeline Development, Feature Films, Digital Compositing, Animation, Rotoscoping, Look Development, Live Action, Particle, Computer Graphics
Education
New York University 2005 — 2007
MS, Digital Imaging and Design
Rider University 2002 — 2005
BS, Business Administration: Computer Information Systems
Rochester Institute of Technology 2001 — 2002
Management Information Systems
Rutgers Preparatory School 1997 — 2001
FXPHD - April 2008 & January 2009 Terms
Nuke Relighting, Renderman, Advanced Shake, Advanced Nuke, After Effects in Production
MPC August 2014 - Present
Sony Pictures Imageworks September 1996 - July 2014
Skills
Visual Effects, Look Development, Renderman, Computer Graphics, Compositing, MEL, Maya, Animation, Film, Houdini, Cinematics, Feature Films, Nuke, Post Production, Shake, Mental Ray, Digital Compositing, 3D, Computer Animation, VFX Supervision, Live Action, Special Effects, Pre-visualization, Shading
Education
Syracuse University 1991 — 1995
BS, Information Management & Technology
New York University 1993 — 1993
Sight and Sound Film Production Program, Film
Sparkypants Studios August 2014 - Present
Code in the Schools September 2013 - Present
Bully! Entertainment May 2011 - July 2014
artsee fartsee inc. November 2004 - May 2013
Another Large Production May 2001 - April 2004
Giant Studios January 2001 - May 2001
Precipice Pictures January 2000 - January 2001
Blur Studio March 1995 - April 1998
Sony Pictures Imageworks January 1993 - March 1995
Big City Productions June 1988 - April 1991
Skills
Television, Film, Animation, Video Games, Computer Animation, Maya, Mobile Applications, Interactive Media, Visual Effects, Executive Producing, Lighting, Commercials, Multimedia, Game Development, Feature Films
Education
New York University
Bachelor of Arts in Film and Television Production
Titmouse November 2013 - Present
Warner Bros. Animation October 2011 - October 2013
Rhythm & Hues June 2011 - September 2011
Rhythm & Hues June 2011 - July 2011
Sony Pictures Imageworks June 2010 - August 2010
Warner Brothers Animation March 2010 - April 2010
Contra Costa Times September 2005 - August 2007
Skills
Animation, Traditional Animation, Maya, Toon Boom, Illustration, Computer Animation, Storyboarding, Visual Effects, Drawing, Photoshop, Character Animation, Nuke, Digital Painting, Compositing, Visual Storytelling, 3D, Premiere, Flash, Sculpture, Conceptual Art, After Effects, Background Art
Education
Loyola Marymount University 2008 — 2011
BFA, Animation
Digital Domain 3.0 August 2014 - June 2015
Sony Computer Entertainment America February 2014 - June 2014
House of Moves September 2013 - January 2014
Sony Pictures Imageworks February 2012 - June 2013
Sony Computer Entertainment America November 2009 - December 2011
Sony Pictures Imageworks February 2009 - June 2009
Lightstorm Entertainment November 2007 - February 2009
Sony Pictures Imageworks April 2007 - November 2007
Sony Pictures Imageworks January 2005 - March 2007
Sony Pictures Imageworks March 2003 - January 2005
Skills
Motionbuilder, Maya, Nuke, After Effects, Motion Capture, Visual Effects, Texturing, Autodesk MotionBuilder, Animation, 3D, Compositing, Computer Animation, Texture Painting, Cinematics, Character Rigging, Character Animation, Look Development, Computer Graphics, Traditional Animation, Pre-visualization, Feature Films, 3D Studio Max, Lighting, MEL, PS3, Stereoscopic, Renderman, Video Games, Film, XSI, Shake, 3D Modeling, Game Development, Scripting, Digital Compositing
Education
Loyola Marymount University 1993 — 1997
B.A, Graphic Design, minor: Philosophy
Loyola Marymount University 1993 — 1997
B.A. Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Multimedia
Copernicus Studios March 2015 - Present
Visual Creatures October 2014 - March 2015
DreamWorks Animation March 2014 - October 2014
Liquid Animation October 2013 - December 2013
Academy of Art University June 2013 - December 2013
DreamWorks Animation February 2006 - August 2013
Pixar Animation Studios 2013 - 2013
Liquid Animation September 2011 - September 2011
Sony Pictures Imageworks February 2004 - January 2006
Centroplolis Entertainment November 2003 - January 2004
Skills
Maya, Animation, Visualization, Set Construction, Film Production, Script Editing, Location Lighting, Music Production, Studio Recording, Audio, Residential Design, Construction, Electrical, Plumbing, Landscape, Lighting, Computer Animation, 3D visualization, Sound, Layout, Film, Shading, Compositing, Modeling, Visual Effects, Texturing, Camera, Shake, Traditional Animation, Mental Ray, Character Rigging
Education
Minneapolis College of Art and Design 1988 — 1991
Bachelor's Degree, Fine Art, Film, Video, Photography, Sound Design
Blue Sky Studios May 2014 - Present
Flynamix llc (freelance) February 2013 - Present
MPC January 2014 - February 2014
Blue Sky Studios September 2013 - January 2014
Reel FX February 2013 - April 2013
Sony Pictures Imageworks January 2012 - January 2013
The Mill July 2011 - October 2011
Sony Pictures Imageworks March 2011 - June 2011
Method Studios January 2011 - March 2011
Absolute Post 2011 - 2011
Skills
MEL, Maya, Simulations, Houdini, Cloth Simulation, Realflow, Particle Effects, 3D, Mental Ray, Nuke, Renderman, Compositing, Shaders, Particle, Animation, Computer Graphics, Visual Effects
Education
New York University 1991 — 1995
BA, Computer Science
bronx high school of science
Sony Pictures Imageworks May 2015 - Present
Reel FX January 2015 - May 2015
Lola Visual Effects October 2014 - November 2014
Walt Disney Animation Studios March 2013 - September 2014
Superfad March 2012 - July 2012
SCAD 2011 - 2012
Glasshouse Assignment June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Vray, Lighting, 3ds Max, Mental Ray, Maya, Surfacing, Nuke, Texture Painting, MARI, Renderman, Compositing, Adobe Creative Suite, RSL, Mudbox, Zbrush, E-on Vue, MEL, Photography, Film Production, Graphic Design, Motion Graphic Design, Houdini
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Visual Effects
New York University 2008 — 2009
Film Production
Method Studios August 2014 - Present
Freelance 2012 - 2014
Sony Pictures Imageworks 2011 - 2012
Luma Pictures 2011 - 2011
Method Studios 2010 - 2011
Speedshape January 2010 - March 2010
Luma Pictures 2008 - 2009
Speedshape 2007 - 2008
Sony Pictures Imageworks 2006 - 2007
Digital Domain 3.0 June 2005 - July 2006
Education
Oregon State University
Computer Science
University of Oregon
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Sony Pictures Imageworks March 2015 - Present
Industrial Light & Magic November 2014 - March 2015
Rodeo FX January 2014 - October 2014
POSTMODERN May 2013 - December 2013
Signal Red December 2010 - May 2013
Gvardiya Post August 2010 - December 2010
Milk Branding April 2007 - August 2010
Skills
Visual Effects, Compositing, After Effects, Computer Animation, Digital Compositing, Feature Films, Houdini, 3D Studio Max, Mantra, Vray, Particle Effects, Modeling, CGI
Education
Online-VFX 2012 — 2013
Advanced Procedurals, Digital Pyrotechnics
Realtime School 2007 — 2007
Hi-poly modeling
National Technical University of Ukraine 'Kyiv Polytechnic Institute' 2001 — 2007
Specialist degree, Computer Science
FotoKem December 2011 - Present
Sony Pictures Imageworks December 1992 - December 2010
Skills
Post Production, HD Video, Digital Video, Visual Effects, Video, Film, Television, Computer Graphics, 3D, Creative Direction, Strategy, Film Production, Streaming Media, Digital Asset Management, Digital Media
Education
Loyola Marymount University 1989 — 1992
BS and MS, Computer Science
Sony Pictures Imageworks February 2015 - Present
Industrial Light & Magic October 2014 - February 2015
Tiny Island Productions September 2014 - October 2014
MPC November 2013 - April 2014
Google Summer of Code June 2013 - September 2013
Industrial Light & Magic February 2012 - June 2013
Double Negative January 2009 - January 2012
National University of Singapore August 2007 - November 2007
Singapore-MIT GAMBIT Game Lab June 2007 - August 2007
Skeelogy May 2004 - May 2007
Skills
Maya, MEL, Nuke, Python, Visual Effects, Houdini, Fluids, Computer Graphics, Renderman, PyQt, Pyrotechnics, OpenGL, Software Engineering, Photography, Animation, Computer Animation, Pipeline Development, Lighting, R&D, JavaScript, GLSL, Simulation Programming, Particles, Look Development
Education
National University of Singapore 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Computing (1st Class Honours), Computer Science, Computer Graphics, Game Technologies
Sony Pictures Imageworks September 2010 - Present
Scott Free Productions January 2010 - April 2010
Reel Stories Film Festival August 2009 - January 2010
Pepperdine University January 2009 - April 2009
Skills
Film, Television, Documentaries, Post Production, Film Production, Production Management, Creative Development, Visual Effects, Creative Writing, Writing, Project Coordination, Final Cut Pro, Feature Films, Entertainment, Event Planning, Social Networking, Social Media, Microsoft Office
Education
Pepperdine University 2006 — 2010
B.A., Film and Television Production, Film Studies, Creative Writing, Communications
LollipopShaders December 2010 - Present
FXPHD April 2012 - March 2015
MPC March 2011 - April 2012
Walt Disney Company / ImageMovers Digital January 2008 - December 2010
Sony Pictures Imageworks August 2006 - October 2007
Rising Sun Pictures June 2005 - June 2006
Walt Disney Company / CORE Feature Animation October 2003 - June 2005
Mainframe Entertainment April 1997 - January 2000
Skills
Look Development, Renderman, Shading, Lighting, Shader Writing, Technical Direction, Houdini, Shaders, Rendering, Renderman Shader...
Education
Lunds universitet 2000 — 2000
Computer Science, Lund, Sweden - Foreign Study Abroad Program.
Simon Fraser University 1994 — 2000
Bachelors of Science, Computer Science (major) with specialization in graphics, Philosophy
Fox (Film, TV and Sports) May 2015 - Present
Digital Sandbox March 2014 - May 2015
Rhythm & Hues November 2012 - March 2013
Digital Sandbox March 2012 - August 2012
Sony Pictures Imageworks May 2010 - June 2011
Rhythm & Hues April 2009 - November 2009
Rhythm & Hues December 2008 - April 2009
The Weinstein Co. January 2008 - March 2008
The Jim Henson Company October 2007 - December 2007
Walt Disney Animation Studios 2005 - 2007
Skills
Visual Effects, Nuke, Animation, Storyboarding, Film, Digital Compositing, After Effects, 3D, Renderman, Look Development, PFTrack, Feature Films, Live Action, Maya, Character Animation, Shake, Video, Compositing, Film Production, Computer Animation, Traditional Animation, Commercials, Computer Graphics, Post Production, Photoshop, Zbrush, Special Effects, Lighting
Education
Moorpark College
Industrial Light & Magic June 2014 - Present
Konami Digital Entertainment August 2013 - June 2014
Pixomondo January 2011 - March 2013
Prime Focus World July 2010 - November 2010
Psyop September 2009 - December 2009
Sony Pictures Imageworks February 2009 - April 2009
Buck November 2008 - December 2008
Digital Dimension June 2008 - October 2008
Nylon March 2008 - May 2008
National Televison September 2005 - February 2008
Skills
Visual Effects, Look Development, 3D Modeling, Texturing, Shading, Lighting, Compositing, Fox Engine, 3D Studio Max, Maya, Vray, Mental Ray
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Digital Media
University of California, Irvine 1997 — 1998
Fine Art
DeLaGarza Art May 2013 - Present
Blue Sky Studios January 2013 - March 2013
Digital Domain Media Group October 2010 - September 2012
Animal Logic August 2008 - September 2010
MPC July 2006 - April 2008
Rhythm & Hues March 2005 - July 2006
Sony Pictures Imageworks September 2003 - October 2004
Tippett Studio September 2002 - September 2003
Sony Pictures Imageworks June 2001 - March 2002
PDI/DreamWorks Animation March 2001 - June 2001
Skills
Digital Photography, Drawing, Graphic Design, Props, Nuke, Visual Effects, Shake, Look Development, Compositing, Maya, Renderman, Digital Compositing, Shading, Computer Graphics, Lighting, Rendering, Katana, Character Animation, Texturing, Film, Vray, VFX Supervision, Matte Painting
Education
Ringling College of Art and Design 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Computer Animation
Northern Virginia Community College 1987 — 1990
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Graphic Design
Reel FX May 2013 - Present
Sony Pictures Imageworks June 2011 - July 2011
Skills
Drawing, Character Animation, Maya, Computer Animation, Animation, Premiere, Traditional Animation, Compositing, Lighting, 3D, Nuke
Education
Ringling School of Art and Design 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Computer Animation
Miami Dade College 2006 — 2008
A.A., Computer Animation
Local 695 Production Sound MixerLarry King Now!February 2014 - February 2014
Prospect House Entertainment January 2014 - January 2014
Burning Dog, LLC December 2013 - December 2013
Wolters Kluwer November 2013 - November 2013
Sony Pictures Imageworks November 2013 - November 2013
Buffalo 8 Productions October 2013 - November 2013
Sony Pictures Imageworks September 2013 - October 2013
Bishop-Lyons Entertainment September 2013 - September 2013
Buffalo 8 Productions August 2013 - August 2013
cyberia media August 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Patience, Audio Post Production, Boom Operator, Documentaries, Recording, Sound Editing, Sound Mixing, Location Recording, Short Films, Feature Films, Video Production, Film Production, Film, Field Recording, Video, Producing
Education
Ohio University 2002 — 2006
MFA, Film, Audio Production, Jazz Guitar
Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz 1999 — 2001
B.A., English & American Literature
MIT Media Lab September 2014 - Present
MIT Media Lab March 2012 - September 2014
MIT 2005 - December 2011
Bluefin Labs 2008 - 2009
Sony Pictures Imageworks 2003 - 2005
Freelance Consultant 2002 - 2003
Université de Technologie de Compiègne 2001 - 2002
Lightstorm Entertainment 1999 - 1999
iRobot 1998 - 1999
Skills
Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Science, Machine Learning, Research, Perl, C, Java, Programming, JavaScript, Linux, Teaching, HTML, LaTeX, Algorithms, Mathematics, Engineering, R&D, Simulation, Software Development, Image Processing, Software Engineering, Writing, Eclipse, Public Speaking, Objective-C, C++, Computer Vision, Film Production, Playwriting, Juggling, Nuclear Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Pattern Recognition, Modeling, Simulations
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2008 — 2012
PhD, Computer Science
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2005 — 2008
MS, Computer Science
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1996 — 2001
SB, Computer Science
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1996 — 2001
SB, Mechanical Engineering
Lincoln Sudbury Regional High School 1991 — 1996
Double Negative March 2014 - Present
Sony Pictures Imageworks June 2012 - February 2014
MPC January 2012 - May 2012
Weta Digital May 2011 - July 2011
Lucasfilm - Industrial Light and Magic December 2010 - May 2011
Rhythm and Hues March 2010 - November 2010
Sony Pictures Imageworks April 2009 - February 2010
Rhythm & Hues June 2007 - April 2009
Aperture Films, Ltd. June 2005 - January 2007
Fire Studios June 2006 - September 2006
Skills
Compositing, Technical Direction, Stereoscopic, Digital Fusion, Silhouette, Rotoscoping, Digital Compositing
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 2003 — 2007
BFA, Digital Media - Compositing
Gnomon School of Visual Effects
Method Studios 2011 - Present
Identity Studios May 2010 - March 2011
Method Studios February 2010 - June 2010
Sony Pictures Imageworks November 2009 - February 2010
Sony Pictures Imageworks March 2009 - July 2009
yU+co August 2008 - February 2009
iO Film April 2008 - August 2008
3ality Digital April 2007 - November 2007
Sony Pictures Imageworks January 2006 - April 2007
Skills
Compositing, Feature Films, Visual Effects, Maya, Nuke, Digital Compositing, Shake, 3D, Lighting
Education
Oregon State University 2001 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Blizzard Entertainment October 2013 - Present
Digital Domain September 2011 - October 2013
Method Studios September 2010 - September 2011
Method Studios January 2010 - September 2010
Sony Pictures Imageworks October 2003 - January 2010
Naked Sky Entertainment 2002 - 2003
International Business Machines July 1999 - August 2001
The Open Software Foundation Research Institute 1997 - 1998
Skills
pipeline, software..., Renderman, Houdini, Nuke, 3D, MEL, Visual Effects, Software Development, Maya, Python, C++, Linux, Unix, Mental Ray, OpenGL, Perl, Traditional Animation, Computer Animation, Rendering, Computer Graphics, Scripting, Compositing, Shaders, Technical Direction, Animation, Rigging, Lighting, Video Games, Look Development, Character Animation, Feature Films, Systems Engineering, System Administration, Zbrush, Digital Compositing, Modeling
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1995 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Detroit Country Day School 1980 — 1995
DreamWorks Animation January 2014 - Present
Exeeter Entertainment, Inc. November 2008 - Present
Psyop November 2013 - December 2013
The Mill September 2013 - October 2013
Method Studios May 2013 - June 2013
Rhythm & Hues December 2012 - April 2013
Digital Domain June 2012 - December 2012
Sony Pictures Imageworks March 2012 - May 2012
Hammerhead Productions June 2010 - March 2012
Ring of Fire Studios November 2008 - May 2010
Skills
Visual Effects, Houdini, Nuke, Look Development, Shake, Renderman, VFX Supervision, VFX, On-Set VFX Supervision, Massive, Maya, Stereoscopic, Crowd Simulation, Red Camera, RED workflow, Script Breakdowns, Orbital Mechanics, Space Systems, Spacecraft, Flight Dynamics, Trajectory Analysis, Aerospace, Aerospace Engineering, Unix, Linux, Fortran, Software Engineering, Software Development, Software Project..., Shell Scripting, Unix Shell Scripting, Perl, Python, iOS development, MEL, HScript, C++, C, Matlab, GIPSY
Education
Purdue University 1993 — 1997
BS, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC September 2014 - Present
Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC June 2011 - Present
Sony Computer Entertainment America July 2008 - June 2011
Sony Pictures Imageworks April 2008 - July 2008
Sony Pictures Imageworks October 2006 - November 2007
Imageworks 2006 - 2006
Sony Pictures Imageworks 2004 - 2006
Sony Pictures Imageworks 2003 - 2004
Black Ops Entertainment 2002 - 2003
Spectrum Studios 2001 - 2002
Skills
Motion Capture, Animation, Video Games, Autodesk MotionBuilder, Character Rigging, Pipeline Development, Cinematics, VFX Supervision, Maya, 3D, Character Animation, Traditional Animation, Computer Animation, Facial Animation, Visual Effects, Modeling, Pre-visualization
Education
New York Institute of Technology 1994 — 1998
BA, Fine Arts / Computer Graphics
Chaminade HIgh School 1990 — 1994
Sony Pictures Imageworks January 2015 - Present
Psyop November 2014 - December 2014
Bad Robot Productions June 2014 - November 2014
Psyop March 2014 - June 2014
Sony Pictures Imageworks January 2012 - November 2013
Wolf & Crow December 2011 - December 2011
Psyop July 2009 - December 2011
Sony Pictures Imageworks January 2009 - June 2009
Psyop October 2008 - December 2008
Photon VFX October 2008 - October 2008
Skills
Maya, Houdini, Python, MEL, Particles, Fluids, Fur, Realflow, Renderman, Mental Ray, Massive, After Effects, Nuke, Shake, Photoshop, Illustrator, Windows, Linux
Education
Gnomon School of Visual Effects 2005 — 2006
Certificate in High-End Computer Graphics, Particles/Dynamics
Macomb Community College 2002 — 2004
Associate, Digital Video
Macomb Community College 2001 — 2004
Associate, Animation
Fathom: A Digital Marketing & Analytics Agency October 2013 - Present
Jo-Ann Stores, Inc. November 2011 - October 2013
Brand Muscle Inc May 2011 - September 2011
Global Finance Group August 2008 - June 2011
Sony Pictures Imageworks 2006 - 2006
Skills
SEO, PPC, Websites, Conversion Optimization, Google Adwords, Affiliate Marketing, Website Promotion, Marketing Strategy, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Online Advertising, Digital Marketing, Google Webmaster Tools, Direct Marketing, E-commerce SEO, E-commerce, HTML, Interactive Marketing, Social Media, Advertising, Analytics, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Account Management, Integrated Marketing, PPC Bid Management, Online Lead Generation, Affiliate Management, Affiliate Networks, Affiliate Relations, Google Analytics, SEO copywriting, A/B testing, Multivariate Testing, Web Analytics, Google Website Optimizer, Website Building, Website Creation, Website Monetization, Web Marketing, Organic Search, Online Marketing, Content Marketing, Digital Strategy, Mobile Marketing, Search Advertising, SEM, Strategy, Lead Generation, Facebook
Education
Miami University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mass Communication/Media Studies
The Blake School
Blizzard Entertainment July 2015 - Present
Zindagi Games July 2013 - June 2015
Zindagi Games May 2012 - August 2012
Zindagi Games May 2011 - August 2011
Sony Pictures Imageworks June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Animation, VFX, Particle Effects, Maya, PS4, Photoshop, After Effects, PS3, 3D Modeling, C#, LUA, Texturing, Premiere, Character Animation, Perforce, UV mapping, 3D, Modeling, Video Editing, Flash, Rigging, Game Development, Video Games, Computer Animation, Gameplay, Motion Graphics
Education
Marist College 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Digital Media & Studio Art (Double Major), 3.9 GPA
OMD Entertainment December 2014 - April 2015
OMD Entertainment October 2013 - November 2014
OMD Entertainment August 2012 - September 2013
Starcom MediaVest Group June 2010 - November 2011
Starcom MediaVest Group June 2010 - November 2011
MediaVest April 2009 - June 2010
Initiative November 2008 - March 2009
Sony Pictures Imageworks February 2008 - May 2008
FilAm ARTS 2006 - 2006
Skills
Media Planning, Digital Strategy, Digital Media, New Media, Integrated Marketing, Digital Marketing, Media Buying, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Social Media, Online Advertising, Marketing Communications, Television, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Public Relations, Media Relations, Customer Insight, Event Planning, Press Releases, Market Research, Fast Food, Brand Management
Education
University of Southern California 2004 — 2008
Bachelor's, Communication
University of Amsterdam 2007 — 2007
Communication and Media Studies
Parsons School of Design 2007 — 2007
Photography
Alpha Sonic June 2007 - Present
Agora, LLC March 2015 - April 2015
Public Broadcasting Service October 2014 - October 2014
Gowdy Productions February 2014 - July 2014
USAID May 2014 - May 2014
Stereocorp 3D, Inc. August 2013 - October 2013
Rothbury Road Productions July 2012 - August 2013
Aol Studios November 2012 - December 2012
AOL/Sessions February 2007 - May 2012
Sony Pictures Imageworks April 2012 - April 2012
Skills
Director/Director of..., Documentaries, Photography, Video Production, Broadcast Television, Television, Film, Broadcast, HD Video, Entertainment, Producing, Avid Media Composer, Reality, Camera, Commercials, Short Films, Camera Operating, Video, Lighting, Music Videos, Live Events, Film Production, Post Production, Feature Films, Final Cut Studio
Education
Global Cinematography Institute 2012 — 2012
Motion Picture Cinematography
University of California, Los Angeles 1997 — 2004
Long Island University 1989 — 1991
B.S., Business Administration/Finance
CoSA VFX October 2014 - May 2015
Artemple - Hollywood August 2014 - September 2014
Psyop October 2013 - October 2013
Digital Domain October 2008 - July 2013
Sony Pictures Imageworks February 2004 - August 2008
Digital Domain June 2003 - February 2004
Walt Disney Feature Animation September 1999 - June 2003
Sony Pictures Imageworks July 1995 - September 1999
Boss Film Studios September 1993 - July 1995
Metrolight Studios April 1992 - September 1993
Skills
Animation, Compositing, Maya, Character Animation, Computer Graphics, Film, Visual Effects, Rigging, Texturing, Feature Films, Commercials, Shake, Digital Compositing, Pre-visualization, Television, MEL, Look Development, Mental Ray, Special Effects, Video Production, Renderman, Digital Photography, VFX Supervision, Shading, Live Action, Cinematics, python, Python
Education
New Mexico State University 1983 — 1988
B.S. Electrical Engineering, Signal Processing and Telecommunications, 3.6/4.0
Burges High School
High School Diploma, General Academics
3D Robotics August 2015 - Present
Wacky Banana Software April 2012 - Present
Big Cartel November 2014 - July 2015
Appboy November 2012 - May 2013
Blue Sky Studios January 2012 - March 2012
Double Negative January 2011 - December 2011
Zoic Studios November 2010 - November 2010
Method Studios June 2010 - July 2010
Insomniac Games June 2009 - May 2010
Sony Pictures Imageworks April 2009 - June 2009
Education
Stanford University 1994 — 1996
MS
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1991 — 1994
BS
DreamWorks Animation January 2012 - January 2015
Sony Pictures Imageworks 2002 - November 2011
Treyarch / Activision July 2001 - December 2002
PDI/Dreamworks 1999 - 2001
Industrial Light + Magic 1998 - 1999
Self Employed June 1984 - July 1998
Skills
Matte Painting, Texture Painting, Illustration, 3D, Photography, Digital Art, Digital Matte Painting, Painting, Graphic Design, Cartoons, Character Designs, Background Art, Technical Direction, Film Production, Maya, Character Animation, Traditional Animation, Visual Effects, Feature Films, Texturing, Film
Education
Pratt Institute 1980 — 1984
BFA, Illustration
Quants Corporation February 2010 - Present
Quantum Growth Partners August 2006 - October 2012
DreamWorks Animation March 2003 - February 2008
Centropolis Effects July 2002 - December 2002
Sony Pictures Imageworks June 1999 - June 2002
Cinesite August 1996 - May 1999
Scientific & Technological Reseach Council of Turkey (TUBITAK) March 1993 - August 1996
Skills
Mathematical Modeling, Quantitative Finance, Trading Systems, Trading Strategies, Volatility Arbitrage, Derivatives, Risk Management, Hedge Funds, Data Analysis, Quantitative Analytics, Software Development, Product Management, Visual Effects, Cloud Computing, Equities, Options, FX Options
Education
Middle East Technical University 1992 — 1996
BS, Civil Engineering
Lycée Tevfik Fikret, Ankara 1985 — 1991
Diploma, Math / Science
Collora Network Services November 2013 - Present
Cisco Systems November 2011 - October 2013
Cisco Systems February 2008 - November 2011
Cisco Systems October 2006 - February 2008
Cisco Systems January 2005 - October 2006
Cisco August 2003 - December 2004
Cisco Systems January 1998 - July 2003
PC Week Labs January 1997 - January 1998
Sony Pictures Imageworks 1996 - 1997
Rubin Postaer and Associates 1995 - 1996
Skills
Unified Communications, Cisco Technologies, Data Center, Network Security, VPN, Cloud Computing, Hardware, Sales Operations, SIP, SaaS, Product Management, Virtualization, MPLS, Firewalls, Cisco Call Manager, CCIE, Unix, Network Architecture, Storage, Cisco IOS, Disaster Recovery, VoIP, Routing, VMware, Messaging, IP, Storage Area Networks, Managed Services, Wireless, Telepresence, Solution Selling, Salesforce.com, Security, Cisco Nexus, LAN-WAN, WAN, Networking, Pre-sales, Network Design, SAN, Go-to-market Strategy, Enterprise Software, Telephony
Education
Loyola Marymount University, College of Business Administration 1991 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts, Business
Rochester Institute of Technology 1990 — 1991
Monsignor Farrell High School
Rockstar Games December 2011 - April 2012
Image Metrics June 2007 - September 2011
Sony Pictures Imageworks November 2006 - April 2007
Visual Effects Society July 2006 - January 2007
Skills
Facial Animation, Character Animation, Animation, Drawing, Painting, XSI, Maya, Rotoscoping, 3D, Pre-visualization, 3D Studio Max, Film, Flash Animation, UV mapping, Shake, Look Development, Computer Graphics, Mudbox, Cinematics, Video Games, Feature Films, Visual Effects, Texturing, PFTrack, Motion Capture, Nuke, Traditional Animation, Compositing, Storyboarding, Houdini, Rigging, Lighting, Concept Design, Autodesk MotionBuilder, After Effects, Computer Animation, MEL, Flash, Character Rigging, Conceptual Art, Digital Painting, Video, Modeling, 3D Modeling, Zbrush, Illustration, Hard Surface Modeling, Premiere, Motion Graphics, Mental Ray
Education
Otis College 2003 — 2007
Bachelor's Degree of Fine arts; Gnomon School of Visual Arts, Animation
Otis College of Art and Design 2003 — 2007
Bachelor's Degree of Fine Arts, Animation
Yellow Mouth App January 2015 - Present
Sony Pictures Imageworks December 2014 - Present
DreamWorks Animation July 2011 - December 2014
Super!Alright! February 2010 - August 2010
Skills
3D, Animation, Maya, Python, After Effects, Cloth Simulation, Character Animation, Computer Animation, Visual Effects, Compositing, Character Rigging, Modeling, Photoshop, JavaScript, Web Design, HTML 5, CSS3, 3D Modeling, Zbrush, MEL, Unity3D, Game Design, Linux, Unix, Computer Graphics, Art, Houdini, C#
Education
New York University 2009 — 2011
Master of Science (M.S.), Digital images and Design
National Tsing Hua University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (BS), Engineering Science
Wheatsville Co-op August 2013 - Present
Raw Gourmet Living November 2011 - Present
CJB InK 1989 - 2015
Prime Focus August 2010 - September 2010
Prime Focus July 2010 - July 2010
Sony Pictures Imageworks January 2009 - April 2009
cjbeaman productions 2003 - 2009
Laika Entertainment March 2008 - October 2008
Laika 2007 - 2008
Bent Image Lab 2004 - 2006
Skills
Raw Food Chef, Personal..., Lighting, Film, Video, Broadcast, Music, Teaching, Fine Art, Story, Professional Sports, Transcription, Visual Effects, Animation, Film Production, Storyboarding, Compositing, Character Animation, Rotoscoping, Camera, Traditional Animation, Photography, After Effects, Art, Feature Films, 3D, Digital Media, Post Production, Texturing
Education
Matthew Kenney Academy 2011 — 2011
Advanced Culinary
NW Film Center 2001 — 2006
Film Certificate Program
Pacific Northwest College of Art 2001 — 2004
Fine Arts
Corcoran School of Art 1977 — 1979
Fine Arts
American College in Paris 1974 — 1977
Liberal Arts
Randolph College 1972 — 1974
DreamWorks Animation March 2014 - Present
Pixar Animation Studios August 2013 - September 2013
DreamWorks Animation June 2007 - August 2013
Sony Computer Entertainment America December 2006 - June 2007
Sony Pictures Imageworks January 2001 - December 2006
Dream Quest Images June 1996 - April 2000
Skills
MEL, Animation, Shake, Pre-visualization, Nuke, Character Animation, Visual Effects, Computer Animation, Traditional Animation, Team Leadership, Feature Films, Cinematics, Motion Capture, Facial Animation, Storyboarding, Compositing, Digital Compositing
Education
Sheridan College 1995 — 1996
post graduate computer animation diploma, computer animation
McMaster University 1989 — 1995
BFA, Fine Art
Gnomon School of Visual Effects July 2010 - Present
Pixomondo September 2009 - March 2010
Freelance VFX Recruiting July 2009 - September 2009
Snoot FX September 2008 - April 2009
Digital Domain January 2008 - August 2008
Rhythm and Hues May 2007 - October 2007
Industrial Light & Magic October 2006 - April 2007
Rhythm and Hues April 2006 - October 2006
Sony Pictures Imageworks June 2005 - April 2006
Digital Domain June 2003 - May 2005
Skills
Visual Effects, Recruiting, Placement, Networking, Temporary Placement, Production Managment, Process Scheduler, Pipelines, Computer Graphics, Sourcing, Feature Films, Nuke, Digital Compositing, Commercials, Film, Rotoscoping
Education
Loyola Marymount University 1995 — 1996
MFA Candidate (1 year completed)
University of Denver 1991 — 1995
BA
MarVista Entertainment March 2015 - Present
Technicolor October 2012 - January 2015
Don Buchwald & Associates May 2011 - August 2011
Sony Pictures Imageworks May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Microsoft Office, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Business Process Mapping, Online Video Strategy, Vizio
Education
Penn State University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies
Sony Pictures Imageworks September 2015 - Present
MPC June 2012 - August 2015
Technicolor August 2010 - May 2012
Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games March 2010 - March 2010
Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games January 2008 - February 2010
Technicolor Creative Services July 2006 - October 2007
Technicolor Creative Services March 2005 - July 2006
Da Vinci's Inquest - Season 7 July 2004 - January 2005
Skills
Event Planning, Post Production, Program Management, Television, Film Production, Project Management, Project Planning, Video Production, Film, Management, Production Managment, Feature Films, Commercials, Broadcast, Media Production, Digital Video, Producing, Broadcast Television, Video, HD Video, Visual Effects, Avid, Camera, Short Films, Video Editing, Avid Media Composer, Documentaries
Education
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology 1995 — 1996
Diploma, Radio and Television Arts
Sony Corporation of America December 2011 - Present
KTPR May 2009 - January 2012
Sony Pictures Imageworks August 2003 - June 2008
Sony Picture Digital Entertainment 2001 - 2003
Hollywood Stock Exchange 1998 - 2000
Sony Pictures Entertainment 1996 - 1998
Skills
Corporate Communications, Publicity, Public Relations, Loyalty Program..., Marketing Communications
Education
Northwestern University 1989 — 1993
BS, Film and Women's Studies
MPC June 2014 - Present
Sony Pictures Imageworks February 1996 - June 2014
CIS Hollywood 1993 - 1996
Skills
Visual Effects, Post Production, Film, Lighting, Creative Direction, Digital Compositing, Feature Films, Film Production, Animation, Digital Media, Nuke, Compositing, Computer Animation, Commercials, Motion Graphics, Entertainment, Television, After Effects, Video
Education
Parsons School of Design 1982 — 1985
BFA, environmental design
Syracuse University 1980 — 1982
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), art
Walt Disney Animation Studios August 2015 - Present
Sony Pictures Imageworks November 2014 - July 2015
Walt Disney Animation Studios April 2014 - October 2014
Sony Pictures Imageworks January 2001 - March 2014
Cinesite May 1999 - November 2000
Buena Vista Imaging May 1997 - May 1999
Stargate Studios November 1996 - May 1997
Rainbow Animation April 1996 - November 1996
Skills
Lighting, Compositing, Feature Films, Nuke, Look Development, Shake, Live Action, Renderman, Visual Effects, Arnold, Katana, Digital Compositing, Technical Direction, Animation, Maya
Education
Ithaca College 1989 — 1993
B.S., Cinema & Photography, Film Production
Hale High School
Raleigh, NC
Digital Sandbox, LLC June 2014 - October 2014
Art Institute Hollywood September 2010 - May 2014
Walt Disney Animation Studios November 2007 - October 2008
Asylum Visual Effects October 2007 - November 2007
Sony Pictures Imageworks August 2007 - October 2007
Dreamworks Animation June 2003 - May 2006
Industrial Light & Magic September 1997 - May 2003
Digital Domain 1995 - 1997
Boss Films 1994 - 1995
ID/Compugraph Designs June 1993 - May 1994
Skills
Teaching, Instructing, CG Lighting, Modeling,..., Maya, Renderman, Mental Ray, Visual Effects, Texturing, 3D, Compositing, Animation, Feature Films, Nuke, Special Effects, Lighting, Houdini, Character Rigging, Character Animation, Commercials, Digital Compositing, Rigging, Film, Modeling, Traditional Animation, Computer Graphics, Digital Sculpting, Rendering, Shake, UV mapping, Mudbox, Computer Animation, 3D Modeling, Rotoscoping, Texture Painting, Shading, Graphics
Education
Pratt Institute 1987 — 1991
MS, Communications Design
Purdue University 1984 — 1987
BS, Industrial Design
The Art Institute of California Hollywood
The Mill LA July 2015 - September 2015
Method Studios December 2014 - June 2015
Pixomondo November 2014 - December 2014
Psyop October 2014 - October 2014
Psyop September 2014 - September 2014
Psyop March 2014 - June 2014
Sony Pictures Imageworks March 2013 - August 2013
Digital Domain February 2012 - March 2013
Rising Sun Pictures September 2011 - February 2012
Bad Robot May 2011 - May 2011
Skills
Lighting, Nuke, Renderman, MEL, Compositing, Maya, Digital Compositing, Pipeline Development, Vray, Python
Education
New York University
BA, Computer Science
Walt Disney Animation Studios August 2011 - Present
Walt Disney Animation Studios November 2007 - Present
Disney Animation Studios 2007 - Present
Sony Pictures Imageworks February 2007 - October 2007
Flash Filmworks January 2007 - February 2007
Savannah College of Art & Design January 2004 - September 2006
Savannah College of Art & Design January 2005 - June 2006
The Big Catch January 2005 - March 2005
United Financial Systems, Inc. November 2002 - January 2004
Miskunas Advertising & Associates January 1999 - January 2004
Skills
Maya, InDesign, Storyboarding, Animation, After Effects, Compositing, Traditional Animation, Illustrator, Computer Animation, 3D, Visual Effects, Photoshop, 3D Studio Max, 3D Modeling, Texturing, Feature Films, Computer Graphics, MEL, Lighting, Film, Video Editing, Rigging
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design 2004 — 2006
MFA, animation
Purdue University 1996 — 2000
BS, Computer Graphics
9ate7 Productions July 2015 - Present
Freelance November 2014 - Present
TBWA\Chiat\Day March 2015 - March 2015
9ate7 Productions October 2013 - November 2014
Curious Pictures August 2013 - October 2013
Curious Pictures August 2011 - October 2013
Meindbender August 2011 - August 2011
Peg + Cat, LLC June 2011 - August 2011
Sony Pictures Imageworks August 2010 - April 2011
ACM SIGGRAPH July 2010 - July 2010
Skills
Maya, Character Animation, Animation, Compositing, Computer Graphics, Traditional Animation, Facial Animation, Visual Effects, Computer Animation, Photoshop, Modeling, Rigging, Texturing, After Effects, Cinema 4D, Creative Direction, Motion Graphics, Premiere, Lighting, Rendering, Editing, Flash, Illustrator, 3D, Film, Feature Films, Storyboarding, Digital Compositing, Final Cut Pro, Art, Scripting, Post Production, Layout, Character Rigging, Film Production, Illustration, Flash Animation, 3D Modeling, Television, Mental Ray, Drawing, Adobe Creative Suite, Video, Video Production, Concept Design, Commercials, Graphic Design, Graphics, Digital Illustration, Cartoons
Education
Animation Mentor Online 2008 — 2009
Diploma in Advanced Studies in Character Animation, 3D Character Animation
New York University 2000 — 2004
B.F.A. in Film & Television, Concentration in 2D/3D Character Animation
Riot Games October 2014 - Present
Blur Studio October 2009 - September 2014
Sony Pictures Imageworks January 2005 - October 2009
Digiscope March 2004 - January 2005
Walden Media January 2004 - March 2004
Walt Disney Imagineering May 2000 - July 2003
Skills
Visual Effects, Animation, Feature Films, Computer Graphics, Film, Producing, Production Managers
Education
Northwestern University 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Science
Juanita High School 1991 — 1994
Siren Lab Productions July 2015 - Present
Practical Small Projects July 2008 - Present
Karen Heston, Inc. January 2010 - July 2015
Self Employed January 2008 - June 2013
Sony Pictures Imageworks February 2011 - October 2011
SUSPECT October 2006 - December 2007
Quiet Man Inc. June 2004 - October 2006
Skills
Compositing, Special Effects, Commercials, Film, Music Videos, Flame, VFX Supervision, smoke, Lustre, Motion Graphics, Digital Compositing, Rotoscoping, Fire Management, Final Cut Pro, Video, Nuke, PFTrack, Computer Animation, Visual Effects, Live Action, Post Production, Shake
Education
School Of Visual Arts 2003 — 2006
MFA
New York University 1998 — 2001
BFA
Savannah College of Art and Design 1996 — 1998
Blizzard Entertainment June 2014 - Present
Sony Pictures Imageworks March 2013 - May 2014
Digital Domain February 2006 - March 2013
OMNIBUS JAPAN April 1997 - December 2005
Skills
Houdini, Nuke, Particle, Shaders, Compositing, Visual Effects, Computer Graphics, Feature Films
Education
Nagoya University 1993 — 1995
Master, Physics
Nagoya University 1989 — 1993
Bachelor, Physics
LAIKA, LLC March 2014 - Present
Sony Pictures Imageworks August 2013 - March 2014
Digital Domain May 2013 - August 2013
Rhythm and Hues Studios July 2005 - May 2013
Rhythm and Hues July 2005 - April 2013
Ring of Fire Studios January 2005 - March 2005
Industrial Light and Magic September 1993 - August 2004
R/Greenberg Associates, New York October 1991 - September 1993
Skills
Lighting, Houdini, Mantra, Maya, Film, Renderman, Look Development, Compositing, Commercials, Visual Effects, Animation, 3D, MEL, Shading, Special Effects, Computer Animation, Texturing, Particle Effects, Computer Graphics, Technical Direction, Python, Shaders, Fluid Simulation, Particle
Education
Sheridan College 1991 — 1991
Computer Animation, Graphics and Animation
Michigan State University 1982 — 1983
MFA (incomplete), Visual Arts
Mount Allison University 1978 — 1982
BFA, Visual Arts
University of New Brunswick 1977 — 1978
BSc, Forestry
Cloud Imperium Games March 2015 - August 2015
Digital Extremes June 2012 - February 2015
Digital Extremes 2013 - 2015
Digital Extremes 2013 - 2015
Blackcoffee® April 2014 - April 2014
Naughty Dog May 2011 - September 2011
Sony Pictures Imageworks February 2011 - May 2011
Telltale Games October 2010 - November 2010
MPC November 2009 - March 2010
Weta Digital November 2008 - May 2009
Skills
3D, Renderman, Nuke, Visual Effects, Maya, Cinematics, Lighting, Mental Ray, Photoshop, Compositing, Look Development, Video Games, MEL, Television, Zbrush, Evolution Game Engine, Sketchbook Pro, CryEngine, Unreal4.9
Education
Digital Tutors 2012 — 2022
N/A, What ever catches my eye or looks interesting, N/A
University of California, Los Angeles 1997 — 1997
extension, Cinematography I, II
Pratt Institute 1989 — 1992
M.F.A., Computer Graphics
Rhode Island College 1984 — 1989
B.A., Art Studio-Graphic Design Major
DreamWorks Animation August 2013 - Present
Sony Pictures Imageworks April 2013 - June 2013
Epson America Inc. 2006 - 2012
SPHERION, INC 2004 - 2006
Skills
Singer, Musician, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Perl, VBA, Singing, Windows, Customer Service, English, Music, Microsoft Word, OS X, Music Theory, Access, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Unix, Adobe Acrobat, Spanish, Product Launch, Studio Recording, Technical Support, Mac, System Administration, Windows 7, Troubleshooting, Linux, Operating Systems
Education
University of Miami 1989 — 1992
Bachelor, Studio Music & Jazz Vocal Performance
Miami Dade College 1985 — 1989
Associate, Music
KST Data September 2009 - Present
Sony Imageworks February 1996 - July 2009
Sony Pictures Imageworks February 1996 - July 2009
Loyola Marymount University 1990 - 1995
Skills
Scripting, Computer Graphics, Linux, Perl, Unix, OS X, Windows, Operating Systems, Red Hat Linux, HTML, FileMaker, DHCP, System Administration, Mac, Digital Video, Video, Microsoft Office, HD Video, Mobile Devices, Project Management, Network Administration, LAN-WAN, Databases, Database Administration, Apple Remote Desktop, VMware Fusion, Mac Systems, MacBook Pro, Apple Support
Education
Loyola Marymount University 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science
Sony Pictures Imageworks January 2015 - Present
Activision August 2013 - December 2014
Hydraulx Studios July 2012 - February 2013
Method Studios February 2011 - June 2012
Image Movers Digital October 2008 - October 2010
Rainmaker Entertainment September 2007 - October 2008
Sony Online Entertainment September 2001 - September 2007
Skills
Maya, Texture Artist, Zbrush, Photoshop, Visual Effects, Computer Graphics, Look Development, ZBrush, Texturing, 3D, Computer Animation, Animation
Education
Platt College-San Diego
Architecture and Engineering Design
Synaptic VFX October 2013 - Present
Pixomondo October 2012 - September 2013
Sony Pictures Imageworks November 2011 - July 2012
Sony Pictures Imageworks December 2010 - May 2011
Prime Focus August 2010 - November 2010
Sony Pictures Imageworks January 2009 - August 2009
Pacific Title and Art Studio September 2008 - December 2008
Sony Pictures Imageworks June 2005 - September 2008
Stan Winston Studio January 2004 - April 2004
Warner Bros. Animation 2003 - 2004
Skills
Compositing, Visual Effects, Feature Films, Lighting, Maya, Shake, Nuke, Look Development, Renderman, After Effects, Film, 3D, Katana, Live Action
Education
New York University 1999 — 2002
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Film Production
Deluxe Technicolor Digital Cinema June 2015 - Present
Technicolor January 2015 - June 2015
Fox October 2010 - July 2014
Sony Pictures Imageworks August 2002 - October 2010
Riot Pictures November 1999 - May 2002
Arete Entertainment December 1998 - October 1999
Juno Pix April 1998 - August 1998
Pacific Title Digital December 1997 - April 1998
Color systems Technology October 1990 - December 1997
Skills
Film, Feature Films, Post Production, Animation, Film Production, Visual Effects, Commercials, Video Production, HD Video, Television, Lighting, Storyboarding, 3D, Video, Compositing, After Effects, Camera, Production Managment, Avid, Producing, Final Cut Pro, Scripting, Digital Video
Education
Michigan State University 1983 — 1988
BS, Computers and Society in the Social Science Department, emphasis on Computers, Economics and Society
Silicon Graphics, Systems administration certification
Digital Domain July 2009 - Present
Digital Domain 3.0 2014 - 2015
Digital Domain August 2008 - July 2009
Sony Pictures Imageworks October 2005 - November 2007
Industrial Light & Magic, a Lucasfilm Company 1995 - 2004
Skills
Feature Films, Film, Visual Effects, Accounting, Post Production, Production Managment, Post Production..., Commercials, Film Production, Television, Producing
Education
Loyola Marymount University
Manhattanville College
Mills College
San Francisco State University
BA
Sony Pictures Imageworks April 2015 - Present
Industrial Light & Magic February 2014 - April 2015
Sony Pictures Imageworks January 2013 - February 2014
Double Negative November 2011 - October 2012
Industrial Light and Magic March 1996 - October 2011
Manhattan Transfer and Edit 1995 - 1996
R Greenberg and Associates 1994 - 1995
Skills
Look Development, Renderman, Nuke, Digital Compositing, Particle, Photoshop, Lighting, Maya, Katana, Arnold, 3D, Film, Visual Effects, Compositing, Feature Films, Computer Graphics
Education
Pratt Institute 1991 — 1994
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Computer Graphics
James Madison University 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Printmaking
Sony Pictures Entertainment November 2013 - Present
Writers Guild of America West March 2008 - October 2013
California Department of Justice August 2004 - March 2008
Sony Pictures Imageworks 1994 - 1998
Skills
Labor Relations, Collective Bargaining..., Contract Negotiation, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Negotiation, Arbitration, Legal Research, Intellectual Property, Mediation, Employment Law, Trials, Film, Licensing, Entertainment, Television, Film Production, Legal Writing
Education
University of San Francisco School of Law 1998 — 2001
Doctor of Law (JD), Intellectual Property Law
Mills College
BA, English and Communications
Mattel June 2013 - Present
Sony Pictures Entertainment, Screen Gems Creative July 2008 - June 2013
Columbia Tristar Motion Picture Group July 2000 - July 2008
Sony Pictures Imageworks April 2005 - September 2005
Nichiman 1998 - 1999
Skills
Production, Research, Animation, Film, Photoshop, Film Production, Final Cut Pro, Screenwriting, Event Planning, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Entertainment, Budgeting, Illustrator, Writing, Graphic Design, Outlook, Excel, Mac, Editing
Education
Loyola Marymount University 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts, Communication Arts; Film Production
Loyola Marymount University 1996 — 2000
Minor, Animation
Blizzard Entertainment April 2015 - Present
Industrial Light & Magic June 2013 - April 2015
LucasArts April 2012 - April 2013
Pendulum Studios September 2011 - December 2011
Sony Pictures Imageworks June 2011 - August 2011
Savannah College of Art and Design January 2011 - June 2011
Savannah College of Art and Design June 2010 - August 2010
iD Tech Camps June 2009 - August 2009
Envision Center for Data Perceptualization at Purdue University September 2008 - November 2008
MorVid Interactive, LLC November 2007 - December 2007
Skills
Character Rigging, Rigging, Technical Direction, Problem Solving, Maya, Houdini, Scripting, Fur, Cloth, Grooming, Dynamics, Python, Hscript, MEL, Java, JavaScript, XML, C++, Hair, Weight Painting, nCloth, Shave and a Haircut, Linux, Photoshop, Visual Effects, Motion Builder, Autodesk MotionBuilder, Animation, Unreal Engine 3, Computer Graphics, Game Design, Unreal Editor
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design 2009 — 2011
M.F.A., Animation
Purdue University 2005 — 2009
B.S., Computer Graphics Technology - Animation
Sony Pictures Imageworks August 2012 - Present
Hybride May 2008 - July 2012
Fear Not Films July 2007 - July 2008
Artificial Mind & Movement January 2008 - May 2008
Artificial Mind & Movement May 2007 - January 2008
A2M 2007 - 2008
Campus Ubisoft February 2007 - May 2007
SIGGRAPH 2007 2007 - 2007
Skills
XSI, MEL, Maya, Character Animation, Rigging, Compositing, Animation, Character, Motionbuilder, Character Rigging, Visual Effects, Special Effects, 3D animation, Texturing, Zbrush, Facial Animation, Mental Ray, Character Modeling, Cinematics, 3D, Lighting, 3D Studio Max, After Effects, Rendering, Max, Premiere, Computer Animation, Scripting, Video Games, Xbox 360, UV mapping, Renderman, Computer Graphics
Education
Animation Mentor 2007 — 2008
Advanced Character Animation
Internal Training - Artificial Mind and Movement 2007 — 2008
Animation
Campus Ubisoft 2006 — 2007
McGill University 2001 — 2005
Marianopolis College 1999 — 2001
Health Science
Your Neighborhood Studio CoordinatorSony Pictures ImageworksDecember 2010 - July 2012
Rhythm & Hues May 2008 - November 2010
Digital Domain February 2008 - April 2008
Sony Pictures Imageworks 2005 - 2008
American Institute of Architects 2004 - 2005
Armonk Center for Dance September 1997 - September 2004
Skills
Film Production, Feature Films, Post Production, Film, Visual Effects, Animation
Education
Marymount Manhattan College 2001 — 2004
BA, Dance
Marymount California University 2000 — 2001
Sony Pictures Imageworks November 2014 - Present
Rainmaker Entertainment Inc June 2014 - October 2014
Industrial Light & Magic January 2014 - June 2014
Pixar Canada August 2010 - October 2013
Rainmaker October 2007 - August 2010
Rainmaker Entertainment 2007 - August 2010
Vanguard Animation 2006 - 2007
Pixar Animation Studios January 1997 - September 2006
Skills
Character Animation, Maya, Animation, Computer Animation, Team Leadership, Visual Effects, Facial Animation, 3D
Education
Sheridan College 1995 — 1997
Classical Animation, animation
Grant Macewan University 1986 — 1988
graphic design, Graphic Design
Pretend LLC 2009 - Present
Edwards Investment Group 2005 - Present
Apple Inc. 2002 - 2005
Nothing Real LLC 1996 - 2002
Weta Digital 1996 - 1996
Sony Pictures Imageworks 1993 - 1996
TDI Thomson Digital Image 1989 - 1993
Skills
Compositing, Computer Graphics, Visual Effects, Post Production, 3D, Special Effects, Feature Films, Film, Digital Compositing, Video, Computer Animation, Digital Video
Education
Pratt Institute 1981 — 1984
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Sony Pictures Imageworks April 2014 - Present
Sony Pictures Imageworks October 2011 - Present
The Doctors--Stage 29 Productions--CBS Television Distribution October 2008 - October 2011
Skills
Feature Films, Film
Education
NYU/Belmont University 2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Magna Cum Laude
New York University
Original Force January 2015 - Present
DreamWorks Animation August 2011 - December 2014
Unified Pictures February 2011 - September 2011
Sony Pictures Animation 2010 - 2011
Blue Sky Animation January 2009 - February 2010
Blue Sky Studios 2009 - 2010
Sony Pictures Imageworks 2003 - 2008
Sony Pictures Animation 2003 - 2008
Walt Disney Animation (formerly Walt Disney Feature Animation) 1989 - 2002
Duck Soup 1990 - 1995
Skills
Film, Visual Effects, Television, Storyboarding, Art, Feature Films, Live Action, Animation, Post Production, Compositing, Film Production, Commercials, VFX Supervision, Final Cut Pro, Motion Graphics, Production Managment, Character Animation, Video Production, Screenwriting, Entertainment, Special Effects, Cinematics, Traditional Animation, Illustrator, After Effects, Photoshop, Producing, Directing, Lighting, Avid Media Composer, Maya, 3D, Computer Animation, Look Development, Pre-production, Video, Short Films, Animation Direction
Education
Middlesex University 1982 — 1987
BA, Scientific Illustration
Paramount Pictures May 2015 - Present
ScanLineVFX LA January 2015 - May 2015
MPC January 2015 - January 2015
Weta Digital August 2014 - November 2014
Sony Pictures Imageworks May 2014 - June 2014
Comen VFX April 2014 - May 2014
Weta Digital July 2012 - March 2014
LolaVFX May 2011 - June 2012
Sony Pictures Imageworks February 2011 - April 2011
LOLA VFX February 2010 - March 2011
Skills
Compositing, Flame, Nuke, Visual Effects, Editing, Feature Films, Final Cut Pro, Film, Digital Compositing, Post Production, Look Development, Animation, Shake, Fire Management, Rotoscoping, Documentaries, PFTrack, VFX Supervision, Maya, Camera
Education
Loyola Marymount University 2000 — 2003
MFA, Film Production
University of Colorado Boulder 1996 — 2000
BFA, Film Production
Kingwood High 1992 — 1996
Maker Studios Inc September 2014 - Present
Sony Pictures Imageworks October 2012 - September 2014
Sony Pictures Entertainment May 2009 - September 2012
Sony Pictures Entertainment September 2008 - May 2009
Paramount Pictures May 2007 - September 2008
Skills
Budgets, Forecasting, Essbase, Variance Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Hyperion Enterprise, SAP, Accounting, Analytics, Financial Forecasting, Financial Accounting, Competitive Analysis, General Ledger, SAP BW
Education
Loyola Marymount University 2008 — 2010
M.B.A.
Loyola Marymount University, College of Business Administration 2003 — 2007
B.A., Management and Finance
Sony Pictures Imageworks February 2015 - Present
Rainmaker Entertainment Inc February 2014 - Present
Bardel Entertainment August 2012 - February 2014
Rainmaker Entertainment Inc February 2012 - August 2012
Anthem Visual Effects May 2010 - December 2011
Skills
Nuke, Visual Effects, Maya, Texturing, Photoshop
Education
British Columbian Institute of Technology 2007 — 2008
Langara College 2001 — 2006
Fine Arts Diploma, 2006
Pivot VFX July 2012 - Present
Sony Pictures Imageworks August 2008 - July 2012
Sony Pictures Animation June 2005 - August 2008
Sony Pictures Entertainment February 2003 - June 2005
Social Studies School Service October 1994 - February 2003
Skills
Accounts Payable, Procurement, Human Resources, Facilities Management, Production Management, Project Management, Payroll, Operations Management, Production Managment, Computer Graphics, SAP, Computer Animation, Television, 3D
Education
Reed College 1984 — 1989
Bachelor's Degree, Latin American Literature and History
Sony Pictures Imageworks March 2010 - Present
NBC Universal August 2006 - November 2009
Showtime April 2006 - June 2006
NBC Universal February 2006 - April 2006
Thanksgiving Films August 2005 - October 2005
David E. Kelley Productions August 2000 - April 2005
Madison Avenue Productions June 2003 - August 2003
Skills
Television, Feature Films, Mac, PC, Linux, Coordinating Skills, Client Relations Skills, Microsoft Office, Executive..., Production Managment, Final Draft, Film, Final Cut Pro, Entertainment, HD Video, Digital Media, Film Production, Visual Effects
Education
Montana State University-Bozeman 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies
Cloud Imperium Games February 2015 - March 2015
Framestore August 2014 - September 2014
Shade VFX March 2013 - April 2013
Baked FX August 2012 - December 2012
Eight VFX July 2012 - July 2012
Freelance May 2012 - July 2012
Sony Pictures Imageworks January 2012 - April 2012
A52 December 2011 - January 2012
Brainzoo Studios August 2011 - December 2011
Brickyard VFX April 2010 - August 2010
Skills
3D, 3D Modeling, Maya, After Effects, Nuke, Photoshop, Zbrush, Texturing, Mudbox, Illustrator, Mental Ray, UV mapping, Digital Compositing, Digital Sculpting, Character Modeling, Texture Artist, Sculpture, Hard Surface, Character, Visual Effects, Lighting, ZBrush
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Digital Media
Otis College of Art and Design 2007 — 2011
BFA, Digital Media: 3D Modeling
Sony Pictures Animation September 2014 - Present
Sony Pictures Imageworks March 2011 - September 2014
Digital Domain December 2009 - March 2011
The Walt Disney Company January 2009 - January 2010
Linden Lab January 2009 - March 2009
Fisher Investments September 2008 - January 2009
IBM May 2007 - April 2008
Carrier Access May 2007 - September 2007
Skills
Management, Visual Effects, Financial Reporting, Microsoft Excel, Feature Films, Budgets, Microsoft Office, Strategic Planning, Entrepreneurship, Production Management, Film Production, Excel, Accounts Payable, Production Managment, Film, Finance, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, SAP, Project Accounting, Accounting, Access, VFX Pipeline, QuickBooks, Software, Revenue Recognition, Strategic Financial..., Accruals, Financial Forecasting, Corporate Finance, Project Management, Corporate FP&A
Education
Pepperdine University, The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management 2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Global Business / Management, 3.9 GPA - Summa Cum Laude
University of Colorado at Boulder - Leeds School of Business 2004 — 2008
BBA, Finance
Victoria University of Wellington 2006 — 2007
Study Abroad, International Business, 3.8 GPA
Razorfish January 2015 - Present
Move, Inc. May 2013 - November 2014
Genex February 2011 - May 2013
Razorfish October 2009 - March 2011
Razorfish April 2008 - September 2009
Razorfish March 2006 - March 2008
BT Infonet August 2003 - March 2006
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority October 2002 - July 2003
Sony Pictures Imageworks September 2001 - May 2002
Internal & External Communication July 1998 - June 2001
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Finance, Budget, Forecasting, P&L Ownership, Revenue Cycle, Operations Management, Microsoft Excel, Cognos, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Digital Marketing, Legal Contract Review
Education
Loyola Marymount University 1991 — 1996
BS, Mathematics
Method Studios January 2015 - July 2015
Weta Digital August 2014 - November 2014
Method Studios April 2014 - June 2014
Reliance MediaWorks VFX June 2013 - November 2013
Rhythm & Hues January 2011 - April 2013
ImageMovers Digital June 2010 - October 2011
ImageMovers Digital July 2009 - June 2010
Sony Pictures Imageworks February 2009 - July 2009
LAIKA, Inc August 2007 - December 2008
Education
Oregon State University 2003 — 2007
B.S., Computer Science, Multimedia
Freelance December 2010 - Present
Sony Pictures Imageworks March 2013 - June 2013
Blue Sky Studios January 2013 - February 2013
Creature Art and Mechanics Digital December 2012 - December 2012
Sony Pictures Imageworks December 2011 - June 2012
Rhythm & Hues June 2011 - October 2011
Industrial Light & Magic January 2011 - April 2011
ImageMovers Digital June 2008 - December 2010
Industrial Light & Magic 1996 - 2008
EG&G WASC 1992 - 1993
Skills
Visual Effects, MEL, Nuke, Houdini, Shake, After Effects, Animation, Character Animation, Technical Direction, 3D, Compositing, Maya, Renderman, Feature Films, Particle, Look Development, Digital Compositing, Computer Animation, Computer Graphics, Shaders, Texturing
Education
Old Dominion University 1988 — 1990
Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
United States Naval Academy 1985 — 1987
Living Arts College 1993 — 1995
Advanced 3D Animation
Burkburnett High School 1981 — 1985
TurtleBunny Productions 2010 - Present
Sony Pictures Imageworks 2007 - 2013
Sony Pictures Animation 2006 - 2007
Sony Pictures Animation 2005 - 2006
Lions Gate Films 2004 - 2005
Artisan Entertainment 2001 - 2004
Skills
Film Production, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Visual Effects, Project Management, Web Design, Self-publishing, Executive..., Administrative...
Education
Loyola Marymount University 1997 — 2001
B.A., Theater
Blizzard Entertainment December 2013 - Present
Sony Pictures Imageworks 2006 - Present
Sony Pictures Imageworks 2003 - 2006
Centropolis FX 2001 - December 2002
Skills
Visual Effects, Feature Films, Animation, Computer Animation, Post Production, Lighting, Film, Film Production, 3D, Character Animation, After Effects, Computer Graphics, Commercials, Production Managment
Education
Loyola Marymount University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Film Production
72andSunny September 2012 - Present
Universal Pictures March 2012 - June 2012
LMU SFTV August 2008 - April 2012
Sony Pictures Imageworks September 2011 - December 2011
LMU SFTV August 2008 - December 2011
Lionsgate May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Final Cut Pro, Post Production, Film, Film Production, Producing, Editing, Screenwriting, Video Production, DVD Studio Pro, Cinematography, Lighting, Final Draft, Final Cut Studio, Television, Script Coverage, Feature Films, Video Editing, Directing, Short Films, Film Editing, Avid
Education
Loyola Marymount University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Film Production
Bellarmine College Preparatory 2004 — 2008
High School Diploma
synaptic vfx September 2013 - Present
Logan!!! February 2013 - April 2013
Sony Pictures Imageworks January 2013 - February 2013
Freelance November 2012 - December 2012
Logan!!! August 2012 - November 2012
Sony Pictures Imageworks November 2011 - May 2012
freelance July 2011 - November 2011
Gradient Effects May 2011 - July 2011
Sony Pictures Imageworks March 2011 - May 2011
Mouse Trappe October 2010 - February 2011
Skills
Shake, Nuke, Compositing, Roto, Texturing, Maya, Visual Effects, Rotoscoping, Stereoscopic, 3D, Mocha, Computer Graphics, After Effects, Rendering, Animation, Digital Compositing, Silhouette, Computer Animation, Matte Painting, Special Effects, Look Development, Lighting, VFX Supervision
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design 2005 — 2008
BFA, Visual Effects
Niagara County Community College
Savannah College of Art and Design
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Visual Effects
Sony Pictures Imageworks 2002 - 2004
Digital Domain 1995 - 2004
SGI May 1994 - January 1996
Warner Bros. Entertainment Group of Companies 1996 - 1996
Cinesite 1994 - 1995
Center For Creative Imaging December 1992 - May 1994
Skills
Visual Effects, Art, Compositing, Animation, Film, Post Production, Digital Compositing, Digital Photography, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Video Production
Education
Miami University 1988 — 1992
BFA, graphic design
Laurel School 1974 — 1988
k-12
DreamWorks Animation August 2011 - Present
Sony Pictures Imageworks 2009 - 2011
Aardman Animations 2008 - 2009
Framestore 2007 - 2009
Warner Brothers 2003 - 2005
Richard Williams Animation 1990 - 1992
Spitting Image 1983 - 1987
Skills
Character Animation, Animation, Storyboarding, Traditional Animation, Facial Animation, Maya, Animation Direction, Character Rigging, Computer Animation, Short Films, Visual Storytelling, Feature Films, Stop Motion, Concept Design, Pre-visualization, Cartoons, Live Action, Computer Graphics, Conceptual Art, Visual Effects, XSI, Cinematics, Toon Boom, Background Art, Compositing, MEL, Look Development, 3D, Digital Painting, Character Designs
Education
Kingston University 1987 — 1990
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Graphic Design, Double 1st Class
Marvel Entertainment July 2014 - Present
Marvel Entertainment February 2014 - July 2014
Gnomon School of Visual Effects January 2013 - February 2014
Marvel Entertainment September 2012 - November 2013
Tyler West Studio, Inc. August 2012 - November 2012
Rethink Attractions March 2012 - May 2012
The Walt Disney Studios March 2011 - February 2012
Sony Pictures Imageworks July 2010 - March 2011
Skills
Painting, Photoshop, SketchUp, Concept Development, Lighting, layout, color, Layout, Illustration, Storyboarding, Art, Character Animation, Animation, Digital Painting, Concept Design, Photography, Sculpture
Education
Massachusetts College of Art 2004 — 2009
BFA, Illustration
Hewlett-Packard January 2014 - Present
http://frickjack.com May 2013 - Present
Bullingdon Research May 2011 - May 2013
Auburn University November 2007 - February 2011
Nickelodeon Animation Studios January 2009 - February 2010
Sony Pictures Imageworks 2000 - 2006
Skills
Scala, Java, Typescript, JavaScript, SQL, Linux, AWS, Python, YUI, Perl, Software Development, C++, REST
Education
Purdue University 1994 — 1999
PhD, Computer Science
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1990 — 1994
BS, Computer Engineering
Disney ABC Television Group September 2015 - Present
Sony Pictures Animation January 2015 - September 2015
Disneytoon Studios July 2013 - January 2015
Rhythm & Hues August 2007 - April 2013
Sony Pictures Animation 2006 - 2007
Rhythm & Hues 2003 - 2005
Sony Pictures Imageworks 2001 - 2003
Skills
Feature Films, Avid, Visual Effects, Post Production, Commercials, Film, Film Production, Avid Media Composer, Film Editing
Education
New York University 1989 — 1991
B.F.A., Film/Television
Northern Illinois University 1987 — 1989
Communications
Sony Pictures Imageworks 2000 - 2015
Stereo Club of Southern California 1996 - 2015
Rhythm & Hues 2000 - 2014
Digital Domain 1995 - 2014
Stereo Club of Southern California 1996 - 2010
Skills
Animation, VFX Supervision, Stereoscopic, Photography, Commercials, 3D, Look Development, Visual Effects, Compositing, Feature Films, Nuke, Renderman, Houdini, Digital Compositing, Shake, MEL, After Effects, Computer Graphics, Particle Effects, Maya, Film, Producing, Post Production, Special Effects, Shading, Particle
Education
New York University
BFA, Cinema Studies, Film and Television
Digital Domain 3.0 September 2014 - Present
Thistlewit Productions, Inc. November 2012 - April 2014
Digital Domain May 2012 - November 2012
Sony Pictures Imageworks November 2011 - April 2012
Public VFX June 2011 - September 2011
Sony Pictures Imageworks February 2011 - May 2011
Prime Focus November 2010 - February 2011
Sony Pictures Imageworks September 1997 - April 2010
Sony Pictures Imageworks September 1995 - September 1997
Sony Pictures Imageworks March 1995 - September 1995
Skills
Visual Effects, Stereoscopic, Post Production, Nuke, Music Videos, Look Development, Fire Management, Feature Films, Digital Compositing, Compositing, Commercials, Animation
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Science, Architecture
Weta Digital April 2012 - December 2014
Sony Pictures Imageworks November 2011 - April 2012
Method Studios September 2011 - October 2011
Digital Domain August 2010 - April 2011
Digital Domain January 2001 - June 2003
The Secret Lab April 2000 - January 2001
Digital Domain January 2000 - April 2000
Industrial Light and Magic October 1999 - January 2000
Walt Disney Animation Studios September 1997 - October 1999
Spin Cycle October 1996 - June 1997
Skills
Nuke
Education
Ithaca College 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Science in Cinema and Photography, Film, Photography
Keysight Technologies November 2014 - Present
Agilent Technologies November 2011 - October 2014
Sony Pictures Imageworks June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Matlab, Digital Signal..., Electrical Engineering, Labview, Signal Processing
Education
University of Southern California 2009 — 2011
Master of Science, Electrical Engineering (Communications / Signal Processing)
National Institute of Technology Surat 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Technology, Electrical Engineering
Blizzard Entertainment July 2014 - Present
Sony Pictures Imageworks March 2011 - July 2014
Sony Pictures Entertainment October 2010 - January 2011
Sony Pictures Entertainment October 2009 - November 2010
Fox Broadcasting Company June 2008 - October 2009
Sony Corporation PSBG 2007 - 2007
Skills
Visual Effects, Feature Films, Post Production, Commercials, Nuke, Maya, Shotgun, Animation, Television, Film Production, Post Production..., Editorial, Video Games
Education
Keio University
Bachelor's Degree, Environmental Science