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Panagiotis Roussakis

Montreal,QC

Summary

With a strong understanding of design principles and six years of hands-on experience as a Render Wrangler, enthusiastic about the world of 3D modeling. Expertise lies in optimizing rendering workflows and effectively resolving complex issues to deliver high-quality outputs even under tight deadlines. Driven by a passion for seamlessly integrating artistic abilities with technical knowledge.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Render Wrangler

Rodeo FX
04.2022 - Current
  • Optimized rendering processes by monitoring and allocating resources effectively, across multiple projects.
  • Quickly diagnosed and resolved rendering issues, ensuring minimal downtime and maintaining project timelines.
  • Worked closely with artists and technical teams to streamline workflows, providing technical support and feedback to enhance overall project quality.
  • Managed render farm operations, including job scheduling, system maintenance, and performance monitoring, to ensure high availability and reliability.
  • Implemented best practices and new tools to improve render pipeline efficiency, leading to a more streamlined production environment.
  • Successfully managed the restoration of archived files, ensuring quick retrieval and integration into current projects, which improved workflow efficiency and data accessibility.

Render Wrangler

Method Studios
09.2018 - 04.2022
  • Oversaw the daily operations of the render farm, enhancing performance through regular maintenance and efficient resource allocation. Using a CPU core based renderfarm manager.
  • Proactively identified and resolved rendering issues, collaborating with artists to ensure seamless production and uphold quality standards.
  • Partnered with cross-functional teams to enhance the rendering pipeline, providing technical insights that optimized workflows and reduced bottlenecks.

Render Wrangler

Atomic Fiction
10.2017 - 09.2018

This company merged with Method Studios.

Lighting Technical Assistant

Atomic Fiction
09.2017 - 09.2017
  • Working alongside the lighting department to optimize their workflow and quality control of their renders.

3D Modeler (Internship)

Rodz
11.2015 - 01.2016
  • Concept given prop ideas with given reference
  • Low Resolution modeling on the concept props and UVed models
  • Brought the low resolution models into Zbrush to give high resolution details
  • Baked high resolution details onto low resolution models
  • Textured low resolution models and final inspections on models.

Sales Associate

Home Outfitters
09.2011 - 10.2017
  • Interact with clientele to ensure a positive shopping experience
  • Pitch sales to clients to sell high-quality products
  • Direct team-members to accomplish tasks efficiently and quickly
  • Organize Sales-Displays using Retailing Strategies to effectively create sales
  • Unload weekly delivery trucks of large pallets of merchandise
  • Organize merchandise by department
  • Secure each product with security tags for loss-prevention
  • Stock merchandise using Retail Strategies (Planograms & Racetrack Structure).

Education

A.E.C, Attestation of Collegial Studies, 3D Modeling, Animation, Art & Design - VFX

CDI College
Montreal, QC
12.2015

High School, General Studies -

Riverdale High School
Montreal, QC
12.2009

Skills

  • Jira
  • Confluence
  • Linux
  • Tractor
  • Azure
  • Photoshop
  • Maya
  • ZBrush

Languages

English
French

Timeline

Render Wrangler

Rodeo FX
04.2022 - Current

Render Wrangler

Method Studios
09.2018 - 04.2022

Render Wrangler

Atomic Fiction
10.2017 - 09.2018

Lighting Technical Assistant

Atomic Fiction
09.2017 - 09.2017

3D Modeler (Internship)

Rodz
11.2015 - 01.2016

Sales Associate

Home Outfitters
09.2011 - 10.2017

A.E.C, Attestation of Collegial Studies, 3D Modeling, Animation, Art & Design - VFX

CDI College

High School, General Studies -

Riverdale High School
Panagiotis Roussakis