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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 Francisco
08.2016

Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science and Technology

Jodhpur Institute of Engineering And Technology
Jodhpur, Rajasthan
09.2012

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.

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