Aug 2022 – Jun 2025 · 2 yrs 10 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

• As a Senior Software Engineer on the Netflix VFX Platform team, I contributed to building and maintaining software solutions and tools that enabled remote visual effects (VFX) production for Netflix shows. As an individual contributor, I developed artist-facing solutions for Digital Content Creation (DCC) applications, seamlessly integrating them with a wide range of Netflix’s in-house software and frameworks to streamline workflows and enhance artist productivity.

Mar 2021 – Jul 2022 · 1 yr 4 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

• As part of the Global Studio Infrastructure team, I develop pipeline tools and solutions to integrate Digital Content Creation (DCC) applications with the Netflix cloud ecosystem. I collaborate with cross-functional teams across the globe to enhance content creation workflows and streamline the production pipeline. Additionally, I provide Tier 2 support for Netflix’s NetFX platform, which powers the creation of high-end visual effects (VFX) content.

Jun 2018 – Mar 2021 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Pune Area, India

• Lead a team of 4 Pipeline TDs overseeing all day to day production technology requirement of Method Studios Pune. Co-ordinate with Global pipeline teams of software developer and TDs to provide feedback and suggestion to strengthen global pipeline. Provide bespoke solutions to Local Production challenges. Making sure the production is running smoothly.

May 2017 – May 2018 · 1 yr · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Jun 2015 – Dec 2016 · 1 yr 6 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

• As a pipeline technical director I was primarily in charge of Asset depts i.e Modeling and Surfacing and I was also point of contact TD for Layout department. My primary tasks involved supporting the artist on multiple shows with day to day issue related to pipeline tools and technology. Which involved identifying and debugging recurring problems and providing feasible and creative solution using Python,PyQt and related technologies for Maya,Mari,Zbrush and other in-house tools and applications.
• Collaborate with DreamWorks TD groups across the globe and work closely on pipeline related task.
• Impart training on newer workflows and tools to artist and other department TD

Jun 2011 – May 2015 · 3 yrs 11 mos · Bangalore

• Lead and mentored a team of 4 pipeline technical artists. Research and execute pipeline related development based on shows in production. communicate with different department on shows requirements.

Sep 2010 – Apr 2011 · 7 mos

• create game art and lead a small group of artist
• setting up technical constraint for the game asset and quality check
• Research and Develop new production techniques and tools for artist
• maintain and extend the custom tool chain for in-house Game Engine
• create real-time visual FX using in house tools
• prototype basic real-time shader or tweak the existing one to propose a visual look of the game to Game Designers and Programmers
• facilitate interdepartmental communication between Art and Engineering group

Sep 2010 – Dec 2010 · 3 mos

• worked as visiting faculty and taught Game Art for BSc Animation Course