SHOBHIT KHINVASARA
Summary
Dynamic developer with extensive experience in animation and VFX studios, showcasing strong proficiency in Python, PySide, and DCC APIs. Possesses a comprehensive understanding of the CG/VFX pipeline, enabling effective contributions across various stages of production. Known for versatility and adaptability, with a passion for enhancing asset and render management systems and optimizing code structures. Committed to leveraging diverse pipeline exposure to drive innovation and efficiency in development processes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Pipeline Technical Director
Sony Pictures Imageworks
04.2022 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams to build cutting-edge solutions for major film projects such as Fantastic Four, The Minecraft Movie, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire and others.
- Developed proprietary tools for efficient collaboration with the clients and vendors which were promoted to studio-wide codebase/tools library.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering skills development and promoting collaborative problem-solving practices.
Pipeline Developer
FuseFX
09.2018 - 03.2022
- Principal developer and maintainer of the studio's Application-Agnostic asset system, deployed publishers, asset-loaders, asset/scene checkers, context setting tools and other auxiliary tools for Maya and Houdini.
- Supervised, delegated and guided other TDs on development and maintenance of tools, keeping the entire studio pipeline in scope.
- Developed customized render submission system for Maya designed to work with mixed farms and off-site rendering.
Pipeline/Character TD
Ingenuity Studios
01.2017 - 08.2018
- Built Universal Human rig within Maya, customizable by gender, age and size, allowing a single rig to be used and modified for every project requiring a CG human.
- Designed and coded tools for asset management for Maya and Houdini.
- Reviewed and polished in-house Python and PyQt frameworks for the studio.
- Assisted in building on-demand tools for projects and troubleshoot day-to-day technical issues with the Chief Technical Officer.
Junior Pipeline/Rigging TD
MPC
09.2016 - 12.2016
- Assisted in trouble-shooting and updating in-house rigging and pipeline tools.
- Responsible for character and prop rigging for projects.
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Python Scripting & Rigging
Academy of Art University
San Francisco08.2016
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science and Technology
Jodhpur Institute of Engineering And Technology
Jodhpur, Rajasthan09.2012
Skills
- Programming languages and tools: Python, C, Bash, MEL
- Version control proficiency: Git, SVN
- Framework expertise: PyQt/PySide
- Asset/Shot Management Tools: Shotgun, Ftrack, Deadline
- Software Packages: Maya, Houdini, Katana, Unreal Engine
Websites
Certification
- Introduction To Machine Learning for VFX/Animation by Rebelway
- Unreal Engine(Blueprints) by Studio Arts
Timeline
Senior Pipeline Technical Director
Sony Pictures Imageworks
04.2022 - Current
Pipeline Developer
FuseFX
09.2018 - 03.2022
Pipeline/Character TD
Ingenuity Studios
01.2017 - 08.2018
Junior Pipeline/Rigging TD
MPC
09.2016 - 12.2016
Master of Fine Arts - Python Scripting & Rigging
Academy of Art University
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science and Technology
Jodhpur Institute of Engineering And Technology
Awards
Outstanding Pipeline Contribution-2025: Yearly award for commemorating significant technical contributions in a project.