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Overview
Recent NYU-CADA graduate seeks Rigging/TD, 3d generalist, or other position in the animated feature / visual effects industry, preferably one that takes advantage of both artistic and technical aptitudes.
Skills
- CG: 3d Generalist, but specializing in Rigging, Rendering, Scripting, pipeline development, and general technical direction / problem solving. Also proficient in 3d modeling/animation, interactive graphics programming, virtual reality environment design/creation, and video and film production/editing
- Computing: Object-oriented programming languages / scripting (Java/C++/Python/etc), Web programming and webapp frameworks, Database design/triggers/stored procedures (Oracle/MySQL/etc), OpenGL, Ygdrasil (VR scripting language), assembly language, general troubleshooting, and computer setup/configuration
- Software: Maya, Mental Ray, Eyeon Fusion, Boujou, Adobe AFX/Photoshop, Various Programming IDE’s
Beginner with Pixologic Zbrush and Side Effects Houdini
- Operating Systems: Windows, Mac, Unix, Linux
Education
- New York University (NYU), Center for Advanced Digital Applications (CADA)
Master of Science (May 2008)
Digital Imaging and Design
Vice President of Digital Arts Network
Final GPA not yet reported
- University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
Bachelor of the Arts (February 2006)
Double major in Computer Science and Media Study (Highest Honors)
Member of Honors program and Phi Eta Sigma honor society
Latin Honors: Magna Cum Laude
GPA: 3.586/4.0
Work Experience
- NYU Medical Center (August 2007 – present)
Supervisors: Sabrina Lee / William Holloway
- Currently sole web developer for Wise-MD, which delivers online educational videos, surgical animations, and assessments to over 20 medical schools (and counting). Application also tracks and reports evolving usage data for educational researchers.
- Assists in web programming and database design/management for other applications as needed
- BioDigital Systems (Occasional freelancing, July 2007 – present)
Supervisor: John Qualter
- Rigged/animated/rendered/composited a monkey animation for a client, which was aired on NBC news and featured on MSN.com homepage.
- Scripted/rigged/animated a complex medical animation for NYU’s medical school. Animation will be used as a surgical training video. (Not through BioDigital Systems, but under John Qualter's supervision.)
- Moog Inc. (June 2001 – August 2006)
Supervisors: Bill Carbone, Mike Krause
- Worked in IT, in Desktop Support for first summer, then the Programming and Architecture group for remainder of employment. Worked summers for 5 years, then full time for 8 months before going to NYU for graduate school.
- Specialized in developing web applications, utilizing the Struts MVC framework. Developed/modified other applications as needed, updated/fixed deployed applications as needed, researched new technologies and methodologies for the group, revised training labs/tutorials, and served as a mentor for new co-ops and employees.
Publications/Broadcasts
- Rigged, animated, rendered and composited a monkey on a treadmill for Duke University, through BioDigital Systems, which aired on NBC News. Was also featured on the MSN.com main homepage as the Video Highlight of the day.
- Worked on a 4-person team to animate 2 Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) surgeries. Animation will be used as training material for medical students and surgical residents. It will also soon be deployed on Wise-MD, a web application that provides educational content to over 20 medical schools, and counting.
- ‘Surrogate Mechanica I’ won acceptance into Anti-Motion’s FUTR WRLD contest/publication. The book has not printed yet, but is slated to be in the printing phase shortly.
Other Skills/Interests/Qualities
- Experienced in sound design and music production/recording/composition/performance
- Works well both in teams and independently, experienced in both
- Strong artistic and technical aptitudes
- Very good interpersonal skills
- Welcomes challenges
- Accustomed to juggling conflicting demands/constraints, and devising the best and most practical solution
- Extremely driven and passionate about the visual effects industry!
** References available upon request
** Demo Reel available on 'Reel' page, and by mail upon request
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