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Objective:
Work in the world of computer graphics, developing tools and techniques to improve the workflow of all production. Help my colleagues to work better, faster and painlessly through solutions in the production process. Always learn more and create all the time. Being constantly involved with new technologies, techniques and people who challenge me to be the best developer I can be.
Summary:
I�m a developer with 12 years of experience on general development field. Last 8 years focused entirely to 3D. Along with my technical side I also developed a strong artistic sense and now my work is aimed to develop tools and techniques, solve problems and remove steps in a 3D production. So artists can focus on what they really need and do their jobs better and faster. I also have experience in planning and renderfarms setup, pipeline design, system configuration and database. I am a person who lives to create and invent, always looking for new challenges!
Citizenship / Date of birth:
I was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 25th 1981.
Experience:
����� - R&D Artist / Pipeline manager
O2 Filmes / Sao Paulo, Brazil - Sep/2010 until present
I was hired to design and develop the company's pipeline along with some tools needed to implement new ways of working for the artists. I'm taking care of servers, renderfarm and workstations configurations. I�m also implementing my Sync tool and other Assets tools developed in Python for connectivity with MySQL�s database inside Maya. In addition, I am also responsible for advertising projects that require specific tools and solutions or crowd simulation.
����� - CG Supervisor / R&D Supervisor
Casablanca 3D Animation / Sao Paulo, Brazil - Jul/2008 until Jul/2010
I started working mainly on projects related to crowd simulations. After two months I was invited to be R&D Supervisor, developing solutions, tools and a new pipeline to the team. After awhile, I started a project to remodel the department of 3D Casablanca, creating a new focus for the company and seeking new markets. So, I was invited to be CG Supervisor of Casablanca 3D Animation and lead the team through this evolution.
����� - Freelancer
Illegal FX / Sao Paulo, Brazil - Jul/2008 to Jul/2008
Hired to create a solution and build a tool for the artists, in a short deadline (one week actually), which uses a particle system, with expressions and controls, to create an effect of a sand man for an advertisement
����� - R&D Artist
Vetor Zero / Sao Paulo, Brazil - Feb/2003 until Feb/2008
Hired for the R&D department, the first in Brazil actually and which was then being newly formulated, working specifically with Maya and language (MEL and Python), building crowd simulation using Maya�s own particle system, simulating dynamic for scenes of FX and also developing simple and complex expressions for any type of scene, using tricks and tweaks to optimize render time. Also creating various tools and solutions to accelerate the work of 3D artists and evolved in company�s pipeline too.
����� - Web Programmer
Z3 Convergence / Lisbon, Portugal - Mar/2001 until Dec/2001
Main Programmer of the Interactive TV interface for Portugal Telecom, using languages such as HTML, DHTML, XML, JavaScript, and also participating in planning and technical decisions.
����� - Intranet Solution
Z3 Convergence / Sao Paulo, Brazil - Oct/2000 until Mar/2001
Responsible for re-assembly and reconfiguration of the intranet and server.
Know-how:
����� - Expert
Python, PyQt, Mel, Maya API, HTML, PHP, JavaScript, MySQL.
Maya, Massive.
Windows, Linux.
����� - Intermediate
C/C++.
Houdini.
Key Skills:
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
- Ability to Interpret ideas and generate solutions to make the ideas possible.
- Personal and professional interest in the work.
Education:
- AIEC University (Sao Paulo/Brazil) - Graduated in Business School
- Autodidact in Maya modeling/shading/lighting since 2002
- Autodidact in Computer Graphics since 2000
- CEFET/RJ - Technical High School in Electronics
Languages Skills:
I am a native Brazilian Portuguese speaker. I'm also a fluent English speaker and I have some knowledge of Spanish, as all Brazilians do, good enough to understand a bit but not to speak.
Workshops / Courses:
- SIGGRAPH - USA
Attendee to the Annual Conference in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010.
- Carioca University - Rio de Janeiro / Brazil
Emotional Intelligence Course.
- CEFET - Rio de Janeiro / Brazil
Computer Support and Maintenance.
Professional Reference:
- Roberto Hradec - Lead Shader Writer, Radical Games.
Vancouver / Canada - me@hradec.com
- Gustavo Yamin - Senior Generalist, Image Engine.
Vancouver / Canada - gusyamin@gmail.com
- Ricardo Bardal - Generalist, Casablanca 3D Animation.
Sao Paulo / Brazil - bardal@cbsp.com.br
- Alceu Baptistão - Head, Vetor Zero.
Sao Paulo / Brazil - alceu@vetorzero.com.br
- Sérgio Sales - Owner, Vetor Zero.
Sao Paulo / Brazil - ssales@vetorzero.com.br
United States VISA Eligibility:
I am a Brazilian citizen and only have the United States B2 Visa (Tourism). I am a Brazilian citizen and only have the United States B2/B1 Visa. I'm graduated in Business School (proved by university documents) and more than 12 years of experience in the R&D field (at the moment with the last 7 years proved by reference letters from previous employers). According to US Immigration rules found in their website, that qualifies me to a H1B work visa.
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