Experience

• CTO

  Morpheus+

  Jan 2024 – Present

  • Lead technology for Morpheus+ — shipping web applications and websites for clients and internal products.
  • Produce full-dome planetarium video experiences spanning visualization, storytelling, and delivery pipelines.
  • Drive open-source projects alongside commercial work, sharing tools and libraries with the wider community.

• R&D and Design Head

  Saddles International

  June 2016 – Dec 2023

  • Created proprietary toolset for aviation/automotive interior visualization; managed and trained a specialized team. Worked with global clients including Tata, Mahindra, BMW, and others.
  • Implemented a complete pipeline for Furniture/Upholstery design visualization and graphics for social media.
  • Implemented a realtime progress tracking dashboard for clients using React and Django frameworks.
  • Designed and implemented a web-based Automotive detailing toolset using Three.js and Google Firebase.

• Designer

  Kanchan Property Developers

  Jan 2015 – Mar 2016

  • Designed a procedural architectural VR walkthrough system using Google Cardboard.
  • Designed several iterations of 25,000sqft office interior spaces for Zerodha main office at JP Nagar procedurally using SideFX Houdini.
  • Worked on-site directing workers during the implementation of the Architect's vision.

• Founder / Trainer

  FX Camp - Domlur

  Jan 2014 – Jan 2015

  • Started a training institute for VFX with a full-time focus on advanced visual effects.

• Trainer

  Eosacro

  Apr 2012 – Dec 2018

  • Designed websites and created training videos on topics related to VFX and 3D graphics.
  • Facilitated international group of students in collaborating on several projects.
  • Designed a free learning implementation used by various faculty for student training.

• Visual Effects Faculty

  Frameboxx Animation and Visual Effects - Rajajinagar

  Jan 2012 – Jan 2013

  • Implemented SideFX Houdini training and certification for BSc/Diploma Animation courses.

• Technical Lead

  Green Dot Digital Films Pvt. Ltd - Bangalore

  Aug 2011 – Jan 2012

  • Developed custom tracking system in Maya for production projects.
  • Developed training material used all over India by the company for project training.
  • Point of contact and lead for multiple international projects for Match-Moving.
  • Created custom tools to handle production workflows in Maya and Nuke.

• Teaching Faculty

  Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects - Indiranagar

  Feb 2011 – Mar 2012

  • Implemented custom syllabus for VFX training.
  • Handled counselling and demo classes for prospective students.
  • Successfully handled multiple presentations for the Institution which increased student enrollment.

• Graphics Designer

  Crosspollen

  Oct 2010 – Dec 2010

  • Utilized better vector file handling for faster productivity.

• Advanced Graphics Consultant

  Samaya NEWS Network

  May 2010 – Oct 2010

  • Generated procedures and trained graphics artists on how to improve and optimize workflow utilizing existing tools and open-source alternatives.
  • Improved render quality for broadcast news segments by optimizing GI workflow, green screen removal, and compression.
  • Implemented custom workflows for artists using automation scripts and optimized rendering.

Education

• BSc., Microbiology, Biotech, Chemistry

  Vijaya / BHS

  Jan 2007 – Jan 2009

• Pre-University, Biology

  R.N.S. Vidyaniketan

  Jan 2005 – Jan 2007

• High School

  Gokul English High School

  Jan 2003 – Jan 2005

• Primary school

  St Ann's High School

  Jan 1991 – Jan 2001

Skills

Knowledge domains

• Creating Syllabus/Training Material

  Creation of engaging material to train learners in a time efficient manner.

• VFX

  Designing pipelines from shot planning to final composite, using industry standard toolsets.

• Scripting

  Creating efficient shell/python scripts to automate workflows.

• Linux Administration

  Setup, optimize, customize and debug GNU/Linux.

• Networking

  Setting up of local network between various OS & managing NFS, SMB and AFS sharing between systems.