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Siddharth Panchal

Software Developer / Pipeline Technical Director

Summary

Software Engineer & Technical Director with extensive experience at Guru Studio, specializing in programming and technical problem-solving. Expertise in improving and maintaining 3D production pipeline tools, diagnosing and resolving pipeline issues using Python, and collaborating with artists and CG supervisors to enhance production efficiency. Proficient in testing, bug fixing, and documentation to optimize and streamline processes.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Director (Software Developer)

Guru Studio
1 2022 - Current
  • Improved and maintained 3D production pipeline tools, ensuring optimal performance and scalability.
  • Diagnosed and resolved pipeline issues daily using Python scripting and diagnostic tools
  • Testing software & pipelines for bugs and optimization speed, fixing bugs & documenting process to improve efficiency.
  • Working closely with artists/cg supervisors to facilitate their needs for new tools/software to improve efficiency on production floor
  • Created detailed documentation and tutorials to assist artists in mastering production tools.
  • Kept team skill sets up-to-date through regular research and by sharing insights into evolving production tools.
  • Evaluated emerging technologies for potential integration into existing systems or future projects

Assistant Technical Director

DNEG
07.2022 - 09.2022
  • Integrated new features into pipeline tools, enhancing functionality and streamlining 3D asset workflows
  • Troubleshoot and problem-solved day-to-day pipeline issues
  • Testing software & pipelines for bugs and optimization speed, fixing bugs & documenting process to improve efficiency.
  • Working closely with artists/cg supervisors to facilitate their needs for new tools/software to improve efficiency on production floor
  • Continue to improve skill sets through continued learning on latest production technology and share learnings with entire TD team.

Technical Artist (Shot Finaling)

Guru Studio
11.2019 - 01.2022
  • Troubleshot and solved technical issues in animation pipeline
  • Developed Automation script or tools using Python or Mel in Maya to automate repetitive tasks or fix issues department is facing.

Technical Artist (Shot Finaling)

JamFilled Entertainment
02.2019 - 07.2021
  • Troubleshot and solved technical issues in animation pipeline
  • Developed Automation script or tools using Python or Mel in Maya to automate repetitive tasks or fix issues the department is facing.

Computer Programmer / Analyst

ABCorp
05.2012 - 09.2014
  • Built local web software using PHP to for employee to clock their hours on job they are currently working
  • Assisted supervisor in debugging, fixing and maintaining code.

Education

Certificate in Advanced Data Science and Predictive Analytics - Data Science

York University
Toronto, ON
03.2020 - 2020.09

Certificate in Big Data Analytics - Big Data Analytics

York University
Toronto, ON
09.2019 - 2020.03

Bachelor of Information Technology - Game Development & Entrepreneurship

University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Oshawa, ON
09.2011 - 2015.06

Skills

    Software Development

    Linux & Cloud Computing

    Big Data Analytics

    Problem-solving abilities

    Time Management

    Computer proficiency

Languages

Python
Excellent
Javascript
Very Good
C++
Very Good
C#
Good
PHP
Very Good
Java
Good

Projects

  • Regression Neural Network predicting IBM stock price (Python, Keras, TensorFlow)
  • QuizBuilder (PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, MySQL)
  • Lego's Future Strategies, Linear Regression & K-Means Clustering (Python)
  • NYC 311 Service OpenData Data Analysis (Elasticsearch, Kibana, Logstash, Google Cloud Platform)

Timeline

Assistant Technical Director

DNEG
07.2022 - 09.2022

Certificate in Advanced Data Science and Predictive Analytics - Data Science

York University
03.2020 - 2020.09

Technical Artist (Shot Finaling)

Guru Studio
11.2019 - 01.2022

Certificate in Big Data Analytics - Big Data Analytics

York University
09.2019 - 2020.03

Technical Artist (Shot Finaling)

JamFilled Entertainment
02.2019 - 07.2021

Computer Programmer / Analyst

ABCorp
05.2012 - 09.2014

Bachelor of Information Technology - Game Development & Entrepreneurship

University of Ontario Institute of Technology
09.2011 - 2015.06

Technical Director (Software Developer)

Guru Studio
1 2022 - Current

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