Resume


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Sateesh Malla (contact me here)

Objective:

Seeking a position as a Technical Director in Particles FX and Dynamics for feature film or commercial post production.

Professional Work Experience:

June 2010
Mekanism, USA, San Francisco
Freelance Matchmover / 3D artist

July 2009 – Dec 2009
Solutions by Design, USA, Fresno
Freelance modeling, texturing, and animation of teeth, gums, and orthodontist appliances and functionality, primarily using Maya.

June 2001 – July 2006
IBM Global Services, USA
Web Developer / IT Consultant
Worked on many web based projects doing front-end web development and back-end database work for a variety of clients across different industry sectors including insurance and automotive.

June 2000 – Sept 2000
Ipsos-Reid Group, USA, New York
Internship
Front-end web developer.

Education:

Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA
Masters of Fine Arts in Visual Effects and Animation

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Bachelor of Computer Science, 2001

Rockland Community College, Suffern, NY
Associates in Math, Arts, and Sciences, 1998

Skills:

Fluids, dynamics, particle systems, MEL scripting, python, expressions, texturing, lighting, shaders, compositing, 2D/3D Paint, rotoscoping, 2D and 3D tracking, 2D and 3D animation, modeling

Software:

Autodesk Maya, Side Effects Houdini, 3D Studio Max, Luxology Modo, Pixologic ZBrush, Maxon Cinema 4D, The Foundry Nuke, Apple Shake, Matchmover, PFTrack, Boujou, Headus UV Layout, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, After Effects, Premier, Illustrator, Flash), Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro

References:

Available upon Request.