CONTACT:
lorigreensmith@gmail.com
SKILLS:
- Front-end Skills: HTML5/CSS, JavaScript (Vue.js, React, Jquery, Flexbox, AJAX)
- Programming: PHP (Codeigniter), Python, Perl, C#, SQL
- Content Management Systems (Drupal, WordPress, Silverstripe)
- 2D Software: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Nuke
- 3D Software (Houdini, Maya, Unity3D)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Theory Studios Remote
Front-End Developer April 2017 – Present
- Develop front-end of website to help with pipeline and production using Reactjs
CA Technologies – CodePilot Plano, TX
Front-End Developer September 2017 – June 2018
- Worked on front-end development using Vue.js
- Created tests, used git, worked in agile team environment
Achilles Interactive Richardson, TX
Developer January 2015 – February 2017
- Developed PHP web applications with CodeIgniter framework
- Created HTML emails for marketing campaigns
- Created custom and mobile friendly websites using Silverstripe
- Consultant for startup. Worked on IOS 3D app pipeline development using Python and Maya.
Health2Me Dallas, TX
Developer July 2014 – January 2015
- Worked on front-end development for start-up company. Used HTML5, JQuery, and PHP to develop web application.
Glutenfreeweek.com Richardson, TX Developer June 2013 – June 2014
- Created website using Drupal CMS including modules written in PHP and JavaScript. Also developed HTML and CSS for portions of the website. Worked on optimization and internet marketing.
Rhythm and Hues Studios El Segundo, CA April 2008-April 2013
Technical Director( Project Based: April 2008-April 2009, September 2010- April 2011, May 2012-2013 )
- Developed tools in Python for Houdini pipeline. Developed presets pipeline that allowed users to set show render settings to maintain an approved a look for the show. (3 month project)
- Developed Houdini render assets that allowed users to submit renders using a node based interface using Python and Houdini libraries. (2 month project)
- Worked on Mantra render pipeline using Python and Houdini assets.
- Worked on shot work for visual fx films including smoke, dust, blood, and magical effects.
Digital Domain Venice, CA April 2004 – April 2008
Technical Director (January 2006 – April 2008)
- Created visual effects and wrote programs to support production using internal website, C+ plug-ins, and Python and MEL scripts
- Developed asset importer in Python and PYQT interface that allowed users to choose 3D assets and load them into a Maya scene. Also allowed users to go back to previous versions of assets. (6 month project)
- Worked on lighting, crowd and FX shot work using Maya, Massive and Houdini.
Pipeline Engineer (April 2004 – December 2005)
- Wrote Perl scripts, Mel scripts, and Maya plugins to support production.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Art Institute of Houston Houston, TX May 2011 – April 2012
instructor, Media Arts and Animation
- Taught and developed course curriculum for courses in Media Arts & Animation, using various graphics & animation tools including Autodesk Maya, 3D Studio Max, and Adobe Photoshop CS5, Flash CS5
FXPHD Remote May 2009, September-October 2009
Animation Instructor
- Taught and developed curriculum for Visual FX using the high-end 3D software Houdini and monitored class forums
EDUCATION:
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
Master of Science: Visualization Sciences
DePauw University, Greencastle, IN
Major: Computer Science
Minor: Studio Art