Experience

• Senior 3D Virtual Content Artist at Henry M. Jackson Foundation For The Advancement of Military Medicine

  Silver Spring, MD, United States of America

  January 2016 - Present

  The Val G. Hemming Simulation Center is a world leader in development and application of medical simulation programs. The SimCenter is part of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS). The Wide Area Virtual Environment, or WAVE, is a large-scale simulator designed to train medical teams in battlefield and natural-disaster scenarios. Three-dimensional images displayed on three vertical screens immerse viewers in a virtual setting.

  In a team of three 3D Artists my responsibilities include:
  
  • Model and texture 3D assets, including photo real backgrounds, sets, buildings, vehicles, terrain, and characters
  
  • Assist in defining the 3D modeling and animation workflow for the VMELab.
  
  • Provide feedback in the development of 3D modeling and animation tools for use in the WAVE render environment
  
  • Assist in the transport and setup of simulator equipment at off site locations for training or exhibiting purposes
  

• 3D Character Artist/ 3D Artist at HeroEngine/ IF Studios

  Germantown, MD, United States of America

  February 2013 - Present

  Idea Fabrik Plc, develops HeroEngine, a server platform for developing, deploying, and monetizing virtual worlds and massively multiplayer online (MMO) games which it licenses to more than two dozen companies.
  
  As HeroEngine’s sole artist, I was in charge of creating game-ready 3D assets for HeroEngine’s in engine store. I conceptualized models such as characters, vehicles, and environments, and then built them, seeing all projects to completion; projects being created by myself and others assigned by upper management.
  
  • Develop original characters and creative concepts
  
  • Schedule production timelines
  
  • Expert in 3D asset production and organization (models include characters, accessories, vehicles, environments)
  
  • Responsible for keep all assets to the highest quality and performance level
  
  • Answer technical questions from users, and participating in company wide planning and service up-grades
  
  • Production process includes: 2D concepts and revisions; base modeling in 3D Studio Max; creating high poly assets in ZBrush; high resolution sculpting and low resolution modeling; map baking in 3D Studio Max and map texturing in ZBrush and Photoshop; character Rigging
  

• 3D Character Artist/3D Artist at Lake Effect Apps

  Syracuse, NY, United States of America

  January 2012 - February 2013

  Lake Effect Applications, LLC, a small start up company founded in 2010, creates exceptional mobile experiences for core gamers.
  
  As Lake Effect’s lead artist, I was in charge of small team (4 artists including myself) and collaborating with management to ensure highest quality productions while meeting tight deadlines. I had to balance my roles as team leader, lead artist, and liaison between art team and management. While at Lake Effect I collaborated in the production, from conception to initial launch, of the ISO game Trigger First.

  Trigger Fist ISO Application
  
  triggerfist.com App Store - itunes.apple.com/us/app/trigger-fist/id531184261

  • Develop original characters and creative concepts
  
  • Schedule production timelines
  
  • Expert in 3D asset production and organization (models include characters, accessories,
  
  vehicles, environments)
  
  • Map bakes in 3D Studio Max and texture maps in ZBrush and Photoshop
  
  • High resolution sculpting, low resolution modeling, and LOD creation
  
  • Light environments in Unity 3D, generate high quality light maps, lay out light probes,
  
  and bake light probes
  
  • Create physics meshes, navigation meshes, and bake navigation meshes
  
  • Place climb zones and place spawn points
  
  • Find sound FX’s for environments and other game sounds
  
  • Play test for functionality, usability, and programming
  

• 3D Character Artist/ 3D Artist at Digigraph media

  silver spring, MD, United States of America

  March 2010 - January 2011

  DigiGraph Media, LCC, founded in 1998, is a creative solution company that provides art and design services for advertising, marketing, and promotional campaigns.
  
  While working at DigiGraph Media I collaborated with a small team of 5 artists to develop 3D shorts of Medal of Honor recipient citations for the US Army Museum exhibit. My role was creating the characters, accessories, vehicles, and environments models or the animated sequences.
  
  • Design 3D models such as characters, accessories and vehicles
  
  • Create realistic textures for models
  
  • Use photo references to sculpt realistic likenesses of the Medal of Honor recipients
  
  • Work with historians to create historically accurate models, and additional research to make animations realistic
  
  • Map bakes in 3D Studio Max and texture maps in ZBrush and Photoshop
  
  • Set up scene layouts and conceptual planning
  
  • Timely execution of projects
  
  • Work in a team atmosphere to create cohesive animations