Jul 2024 – Jan 2025 · 6 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

• Develop and manage the VFX budget.
• Create a project timeline and estimate costs.
• Collaborate with directors and VFX supervisors to scope out the VFX needs.
• Monitor costs throughout production and adjust as needed.
• Handle client feedback and ensure changes are implemented effectively.
• Anticipate and address challenges in production, such as technical issues or resource constraints.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the VFX team.
• Track shot progress and address any bottlenecks or delays.
• Communicate updates to clients and stakeholders.
• Oversee final delivery of VFX shots.
• Ensure shots meet quality standards and integrate seamlessly into the production

Oct 2020 – Jun 2024 · 3 yrs 8 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• Estimate the scope of VFX work with the help of Director & VFX Supervisor.
• Prepare tentative but detailed budget and advise the production house on both high end VFX and fast turnaround adaptation work.
• Finalize relevant VFX studios who are cost effective and has the technical skills required for the project.
• Plan, coordinate and lead project from storyboard through to final delivery.
• Supervise and ensure quality control on the project and give feedback to appropriate creative, production, and operational personnel.
• Projects:

Aug 2018 – Jul 2020 · 1 yr 11 mos · Pune/Pimpri-Chinchwad Area

• Overseeing and monitoring VFX projects from conception to completion.
• Assist in script breakdown (for bidding purposes) for visual effects in live action.
• Develop, implement, and oversee project plans and delivery schedules to ensure both internal and client deadlines are met.
• Manage the production schedule with the VFX Supervisor to ensure the right balance between time spent & quality of shots.
• Assist in managing VFX teams and communicating with Department managers & Line Producers.
• Provide verbal and written progress reports to clients, management and internal teams.
• Engage in the performance management process such as performance reviews, daily feedback, and mentoring for direct reportee (2-5 people).
• Manage workflow to balance production schedule and employee resources.
• Training and mentoring VFX coordinators.
• Projects
• Budweiser - Chinese Commercial
• Fengshen - Chinese Feature Film
• Skyfire - Chinese Feature Film
• The Eight Hundred - Chinese Feature Film
• Netflix: The Stranded (Thai), Mrs. Serial Killer (Hindi)

Nov 2016 – Jul 2018 · 1 yr 8 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

• Managed a team of QC engineer's who quality checked all physical & digital distribution content (audio, video & subtitles) for high profile Hollywood studios & Online Streaming Portals.
• Monitoring and tracking all day to day project deliveries.
• Creating various monthly & weekly reports to track performance of multiple teams and work received from client.
• Ensuring maintenance of quality services while identifying risks in projects and resolving them.
• Assisting in development of soft skills, new working practices and technological changes.
• Keeping a close eye on staff turnover, absenteeism, overtime and providing them time to time feedback on their performance.

Aug 2015 – Oct 2016 · 1 yr 2 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

• Guiding & coordinating with various teams to deliver multiple projects consisting of Asset development under the CG Gaming domain.
• Project analysis, resource management, creating cost estimates, planning schedule, handling daily deliverable and helping IT team in data management.
• Coordinating with Internal, External Art Directors and Client Reporting Manager to ensure the smooth working of the production.
• Interacting with the International outsourced managers on a daily basis for project related work.
• Client
• Platinum Games
• Namco Bandai Games

Feb 2014 – Feb 2015 · 1 yr

• Project bidding, requirements and analysis, planning schedule, deliverables and data management.
• Planning & creating resource forecast to ensure that there is optimal utilization in the VFX production.
• Coordinating with the visual effects supervisor and facility resource manager to ensure the smooth working of the production.
• Projects
• Bilal
• Roar: The Tigers of Sunderban

Feb 2013 – Feb 2014 · 1 yr

• Gathering information and maintaining all the data essential for a VFX shot.
• Discussing and planning of VFX shots on a daily basis with the movie director.
• Assisting VFX Supervisor in setting up shots.

Feb 2012 – Jan 2013 · 11 mos

• Managing the 3D section which included Asset development, Shot production and Rendering.
• Generating reports and monitoring the progress of the artists.
• Analyzing and highlighting issues related to a project.

Sep 2010 – Jan 2012 · 1 yr 4 mos · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

• Was a bridge between artists and developers during development and implementation stages of a new CG pipeline.
• Assisting a 20 member team of Programmers and Pipeline TD.
• Monitoring and tracking issues raised by the 3D artists from various projects and different processes through a web based tracking system called 'Mantis' on an hourly basis.
• Generating, Scheduling and Tracking of various reports for streamlining of development work.
• Interacting and Coordinating with producers, production coordinators and artists in regards to improvement of pipeline, tool development, addressing artist concerns and etc.

Sep 2007 – Aug 2010 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Pune/Pimpri-Chinchwad Area

• Fresher who wanted to learn and progress in a creative environment to be a successful CG Artist.
• Joined as a Junior 3D animator and after 6 months of training was moved to a specialized department called Facial & Lipsync - a team of 6 members.
• Creating expressions and working on the lipsync of all types of 3D characters be it human, animal, insect and monsters.
• Post 2009, worked as a Cloth artist for some short projects like 'Rama- The Saviour' 'Freez', etc.
• Projects
• Little Krishna (TV Series)
• Back at the Barnyard, Season 2 (TV Series)
• Ramaa, The Saviour​ (Feature Film)

Apr 2005 – Sep 2005 · 5 mos · Pune/Pimpri-Chinchwad Area

• Recruited as a 3rd party collection company agent and worked under FDCPA regulations
• Interacted with customers based in the U.S.A and collected payments over the phone through credit cards and cheques.
• Client: Southwestern Bell Corporation, American Medical Response, Arrow Financial Services

Jul 2004 – Jan 2005 · 6 mos · Pune/Pimpri-Chinchwad Area

• Joined as an outbound agent and worked under FDCPA regulations.
• Interacted with customers based in The U.S.A.
• Client: Bay Area Credit service

May 2003 – Feb 2004 · 9 mos · Pune/Pimpri-Chinchwad Area

• Selling and helping people choose the right type of garments.
• Auditing stock and maintaining cash counter.
• Brands: Levis, Pepe Jeans, Spykar, Tantra, Mufti and etc