Akash Srivastava
Creative Technologist
Mumbai, India · artistakash.3d@gmail.com · https://www.linkedin.com/in/akash-srivastava-cg/
Experience
Technology Manager — DNEG
Apr 2024 — Present · 2 yrs 3 mosMumbai, India
- Designed and scaled DNEG's Global technology onboarding program across multiple locations and domains, supporting the onboarding of 120+ technology hires globally while reducing trainer-led onboarding effort by 60% (5 hours/week to 2 hours/week), through LMS-driven learning pathways and self-paced training.
Sr. Pipeline Developer — REDESIGN
Nov 2020 — Feb 2021 · 4 mosHyderabad, India
- Developed production technology products built on ShotGrid and AWS, supporting media and entertainment workflows.
Pipeline TD — Tau Films
Mar 2019 — Nov 2020 · 1 yr 9 mosHyderabad, India
- Developed automation systems for CFX and rigging departments, saving 1–2 hours per shot through render-farm-based simulation automation.
Pipeline Developer — Xentrix Studios
Oct 2018 — Mar 2019 · 6 mosBengaluru, India
- Designed and deployed a Nuke Shot Build automation tool that reduced compositing setup time by 90% (20 minutes → 2 minutes), saving an estimated 1,000+ artist-hours / month across a production team of 60+ artists across multiple production teams..
Lighting & Compositing Artist — Technicolor
Jun 2016 — Nov 2017 · 1 yr 6 mosBengaluru, India
- Delivered 670+ lighting and compositing shots for episodic 3D animation productions and established key-shot standards across production sequences.
Sr. VFX Instructor & Mentor — MAAC - Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics
Jun 2013 — May 2016 · 3 yrsBengaluru, India
- Delivered 5,000+ hours of training and mentored 600+ students across VFX, animation, and filmmaking programs.
Freelance 3D Artist — Freelance
May 2011 — May 2013 · 2 yrs 1 moIndia
- Delivered 3D art and VFX work for a range of freelance clients.
Skills
AI: LLMs, Prompt Engineering, AI Workflows, Automation with AI
Soft Skills: Communication, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Adaptability, Time Management, Knowledge Sharing
Enablement: Team Leadership, People Management, Mentorship, Strategy, Consulting, Project Management
Software Development: Python, FastAPI, REST APIs, React / Next.js, Git, Automation, CLI Tools
Training: Curriculum Design, Course Content, Assessments, Upskilling & Cross-skilling, Workshops, Technical Writing
DCC Development: Maya API, Nuke API, PySide2 / Qt, MEL, DCC Integrations, Pipeline Tools
Education
MAAC — Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics — Diploma in Animation & Visual Effects
2011 – 2012Maharana Pratap Engineering College (MPEC), Kanpur — Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Mechanical Engineering
2008 – 2012