Sateesh Malla (contact me here)

Objective:

Seeking a position as a TD or FX Artist in particles effects and dynamics for feature film, animation, or commercial post production.

Professional Work Experience:

July 2010-Cur
Solutions by Design, USA, Fresno
Maya Generalist / 3D Artist
Created 3d animations and models in Maya of various dental appliances for client. Also managed a small team to complete the project on time.

May 2010
Mekanism, USA, San Francisco
Freelance Matchmover / 3D Artist

Jan 2008 – Dec 2009
AWE Works LLC, USA, San Francisco
Freelance Web/Graphic designer.

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.

Summer 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:

Python, PyMel, Mel Scripting, Fluids, dynamics, particle systems, expressions, texturing, lighting, shaders, compositing, 2D/3D Paint, rotoscoping, 2D and 3D tracking, 2D and 3D animation, modeling, Unix, C/C++

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.