M. Ivan Spalla ac0itv@r.postjobfree.com // 872-***-****

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EDUCATION

Purdue University

Master of Science in Computer Graphics Technology

Bachelor of Science in Computer Graphics Technology Specialization in 3D Arts and Game Development

May 2017

May 2014

TECHNICAL SKILLS

3D/2D Art: Maya, ZBrush, Photoshop, Houdini, After Effects Programming: Python, MEL, C#, Shotgun API, SVN, GLSL, C++, HTML, CSS Game Development: Android, Unity 3D, AR, VR

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Durga Digital Studios (San Rafael, CA): T echnical Director/Render Wrangler Feb 2016 - present

Utilized gspread, Drive API, and the Shotgun API to develop a script which dynamically updates Shotgun and Google Sheets to prepare and monitor renders.

Collaborated with artists to resolve issues regarding caches, rendering, and proprietary tools on the animated short “Them Greeks

Developed and maintained tools for pipeline management using the Shotgun API Purdue University Envision Center (West Lafayette, IN): Research Assistant April 2013 - present

Worked as a 3D generalist to see projects through the pipeline for video & game production

Project Aldrin- Purdue - Managed a diverse team of students and co-workers to create a cohesive animation for Dr. Buzz Aldrin’s presentation on travel to Mars by developing a pipeline management tool, lighting scenes, and establishing rendering standards.

Hangar of the Future - Designed and scripted (C#) an instructional AR and desktop application which demonstrates proper aircraft landing gear maintenance through tutorial, practice, and information modules.

Banana Dash - Finalized UI and game programming with a custom joystick, created a scoring system with audio and visual feedback, and populated the level within Unity Purdue Computer Graphics Dept (West Lafayette, IN): T eaching Assistant Aug 2014 - Dec 2015

Resolved student issues within labs, office hours, and via email during CGT 241 (Intro to Animation)

Graded student work and provided timely and detailed feedback Purdue University IDEA Lab (West Lafayette, IN): Research Assistant April 2013 - Aug 2013

Modeled, textured, rigged, and animated a monster character for video game cutscenes

Animated gestures and lip-syncing with the help of the Voice-O-Matic Maya plug-in LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

ACM SIGGRAPH Aug 2010 - May 2017

Purdue Student Chapter President (May 2015 - May 2016)

Created programming and presentations for student members

Coordinated with other computing organizations across departments to create large scale events Tau Beta Sigma - Beta Sigma Jan 2011 - May 2016

Vice President of Membership ( May 2012 - May 2013)

Created candidate education curriculum and educated new members

Mediated disputes between individuals in the chapter & served as a member of the executive board Purdue Bands and Orchestras Aug 2010 - May 2016

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