Summary

Senior Software Engineer / Manager with 18 years experience in team leadership, software architecture and development. Now focused on AI integration, modern web applications, and enterprise-scale Python solutions.

Looking to drive innovation in AI-powered software solutions, combining VFX pipeline expertise with cutting-edge AI technologies.

Previously managed and scaled engineering teams at major studios including Prime Focus and Rodeo FX.

Experience

Senior Software Engineer

GPL Technologies
2019 - Present · 6 years · Remote

• Led development of mission-critical software solutions for leading Media & Entertainment companies
• Built scalable applications and automated workflows for world-leading VFX and game companies

Head of VFX Pipeline / Software Engineer

Major Studios (Cinesite, Rodeo FX, Animal Logic, Prime Focus, etc)
2008 - 2019 · 11 years · Global

• Head of VFX Pipeline at Prime Focus and Rodeo FX
• Scaled and led engineering teams across the globe
• Architected enterprise-grade VFX pipeline systems

Skills

programming

PythonJavaScriptTypeScriptC++HTML5CSS

frameworks

SvelteReactDjangoFastAPIPyQt/PySideFlutterSwift

Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI APIFunction CallingStructured outputsOpenAI AssistantsAgentic FrameworksLangChainAnthropic MCPVector Databases

devops

DockerCI/CDAWSJenkinsAzure PipelinesGithub Actions

databases

PostgreSQLMongoDBMySQLSQLAlchemyRedisFirebaseElasticsearch

vfx

MayaNukeRVPhotoshopAutodesk Flow Production TrackingFtrackffmpegOpenTimelineIO

gamedev

DefoldGodot

methodologies

Team LeadershipSoftware ArchitectureProblem SolvingAgile MethodologiesTest-Driven DevelopmentTeam MentorshipVFX Pipeline DevelopmentR&D

Personal Projects / Volunteering

I love building software that makes a difference. I'm passionate about AI and modern web development, and I'm always looking for new ways to combine these technologies to create innovative solutions. I'm particularly interested in projects that leverage AI to solve real-world problems, and I'm excited to work with teams that share my passion for cutting-edge technology.
Alerta Abejas

Volunteered with Conahcyt (research NGO) to develop a web app protecting local bee populations. Progressive Web App for incident tracking, built with offline-first architecture.

PWAFirebaseOffline-FirstGeolocation APISvelte
Green Wave Report

Real-time monitoring dashboard for Bend's river surfing community. Integrates multiple data sources to provide essential wave conditions and environmental metrics.

SvelteReal-time DataData VisualizationAPI Integration
Midjourney Prompt Generator

Democratizing access to AI art creation. AI-powered tool leveraging ChatGPT to generate contextual Midjourney prompts with multiple creative approaches.

ChatGPT APISvelteAI Integration

Education

ENSIIE

MSc. Computer Science
2003 - 2006

Advanced study in computer science fundamentals, focusing on programming theory, mathematics for computing, and computer graphics. Specialized in software architecture and distributed systems.

CREAPOLE

Computer Graphics
2006 - 2007

Specialized training in computer graphics, covering 3D modeling, animation, shading, rendering and compositing.

Lycée Sainte Geneviève

Mathematics & Physics Foundation
2001 - 2003

Intensive preparation in advanced mathematics and physics, providing strong analytical foundation for computer science.