E X P E R I E N C E
E X P E R I E N C E
2019 - Present
Walt Disney Imagineering
Glendale, California
2018 - 2019
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Role: Imagineer, Technical Animator, Animatronics Programmer
Organization: Walt Disney Imagineering
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Programmed audio-animatronics for attractions in Tokyo Disneyland and Shanghai DS.
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Rigged and animated characters utilizing Autodesk Maya and MotionBuilder.
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Automated pipelines by developing tools to maximize efficiency using Python.
Role: Graduate Teaching Assistant
Organization: Carnegie Mellon University
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Instructed over eighty students over the semester in Maya, Unity, and Adobe Creative Cloud for game development purposes.
2019 - Present
Walt Disney Imagineering
Glendale, California
2018 - 2019
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Role: Imagineer, Technical Animator, Animatronics Programmer
Organization: Walt Disney Imagineering
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Programmed audio-animatronics for attractions in Tokyo Disneyland and Shanghai DS.
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Rigged and animated characters utilizing Autodesk Maya and MotionBuilder.
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Automated pipelines by developing tools to maximize efficiency using Python.
Role: Graduate Teaching Assistant
Organization: Carnegie Mellon University
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Instructed over eighty students over the semester in Maya, Unity, and Adobe Creative Cloud for game development purposes.
Technical Director | Multidisciplinary CG Artist | Creative Technologist
Hybrid artist-engineer working at the intersection of art and technology across animation, games, immersive entertainment, and real-time content creation. Experienced in character workflows and simulation, technical animation, artist-facing tools, production pipelines, and interactive experiences.
PROFESSIONAL RESUMES
My career has spanned both artistic and technical roles, from character simulation and technical animation to pipeline development and workflow engineering. To make it easier to find the most relevant experience, I've provided two tailored resume versions that are available for download below.
(Character FX • CG Animator • Production TD)
(Pipeline Tools • Workflow Engineering • Creative Technology)
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Character FX • Technical Animation • Technical Art • Pipeline Development • Unreal Engine • Real-Time Workflows
EXPERIENCE
2023 - 2025
Disney Television Animation
Glendale, California
2021 - 2023
Walt Disney Animation Studios
Burbank, California
2019 - 2021
Walt Disney Imagineering
Glendale, California
2018 - 2019
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Role: Technical Director (VFX Artist, Animator, Pipeline)
Organization: Disney Television Animation
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Designed and developed a studio-wide PyQt shot launcher and Python/ShotGrid workflow utilities.
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Animated & composited CG shots in Nuke & Maya to meet artistic vision.
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Supported episodic shot production across Maya and Nuke, diagnosing animation, scene, rendering, compositing and pipeline issues.
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Ingested vendor deliveries and validated production data, cloud synchronization, media and downstream readiness.
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Provided lead coverage, trained incoming team members and created workflow documentation that became standardized across Disney Television Animation.
Role: Character Technical Director (CFX, Simulation, Cloth Tailoring, Hair Grooming, Rigging, Technical Animation)
Organization: Walt Disney Animation Studios
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Provided technical animation for both feature films and television series projects: Encanto, Short Circuit (Reflect), Zootopia+, Baymax!, Strange World, Shorts, Parks Projects, and WISH.
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Developed pipeline tools while in shot production to promote artistic progression and success.
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Created cloth and hair simulation rigs for Zootopia+ (Disney+), tailored garments on two unannounced shorts, and the Tiana's Bayou Adventure (Disney Parks - Creative Legacy) project.
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Finaled shots and ensured aesthetic cleanliness of the project for downstream film production.
Role: Imagineer, Technical Animator, Animatronics Programmer
Organization: Walt Disney Imagineering
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Programmed audio-animatronics for attractions in Tokyo, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and USA Disney parks.
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Rigged and animated characters utilizing Autodesk Maya and MotionBuilder.
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Automated pipelines by developing tools to maximize efficiency using Python.
Role: Graduate Teaching Assistant
Organization: Carnegie Mellon University
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Instructed over eighty students over the semester in Maya, Unity, and Adobe Creative Cloud for game development purposes.
EDUCATION
2017 - 2019
Master's Degree
2012 - 2016
Bachelor's Degree
Institution: Carnegie Mellon University
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Masters of Entertainment Technology
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Focus in Technical Art, Animation, Robotics, & Computer Graphics
Institution: University of Florida
Location: Gainesville, Florida
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B.S. Computer Science Engineering & Digital Arts
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Minor in Studio Art
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Minor in Interdisciplinary Studies in the Fine Arts
