Anish Umesh Powar

Language

English
Fluent
Marathi (Marāṭhī)
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Technical Animator at RVCo. Lab, Arizona State University
January 1, 2025 - Present
Directed Metahuman facial and body animation workflows in Unreal Engine, achieving 30% efficiency optimization through streamlined motion capture cleanup and real-time rendering pipeline integration. Led cinematic sequence production and coordinated cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality animated assets for immersive XR experiences.
Chandler Creative Arts Fellow at Arizona State University
September 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Spearheaded community engagement data collection from 300+ Chandler residents, delivering 30% of critical insights to inform artist decisions and final artwork development. Coordinated project planning and execution for community-engaged arts initiatives, bridging public feedback with creative implementation strategies.
AR/VR App Developer & 3D Artist at Red Carpet Advent LLP, India
February 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Led end-to-end development of 5 AR/VR applications using Unity 3D, Maya, and Blender, achieving 95% client satisfaction and 10% ahead-of-schedule delivery. Designed interactive XR solutions and optimized 3D assets for cross-platform deployment, contributing to strategic project planning and technical architecture decisions.
Chandler Creative Arts Fellow at Arizona State University, Chandler Campus
September 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Spearheaded data collection initiatives gathering feedback from 300 Chandler residents, delivering critical insights to inform artist decisions and project development. Coordinated project planning and execution for community-engaged arts initiatives, bridging public feedback with creative implementation.
Freelancer at Self-employed / Freelancer
December 1, 2023 - August 1, 2024
Produced and optimized 40 Marathi podcast episodes using Adobe After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, and Photoshop, enhancing viewer engagement through professional post-production workflows. Created 100 marketing materials including animated posters and product videos, driving sales through visual storytelling and social media optimization. Executed 150 product photography and video editing projects for food industry clients, delivering high-quality commercial content.
AR/VR App Developer and 3D Artist at Red Carpet Advent LLP, India
February 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Led end-to-end development of 5 AR/VR applications and 3D animations using Unity 3D, Maya, and Blender, achieving 95% client satisfaction and 10% ahead of schedule delivery. Designed and implemented interactive XR solutions and optimized 3D assets for mobile and headset platforms to ensure cross-device performance. Contributed to strategic project planning and technical architecture decisions for immersive experiences.
Senior Technical Animator at RVCo. Lab, ASU
January 1, 2025 - Present
Directed technical animation workflows in Unreal Engine focusing on Metahuman facial and body animation, achieving ~30% optimization in project efficiency through streamlined motion capture cleanup and integration. Led cinematic sequence production integrating performance capture data into real-time rendering pipelines for immersive XR experiences. Coordinated cross-functional project planning and task delegation to ensure timely delivery of high-quality animated assets.
Freelancer at Anish Umesh Powar (Self-Employed)
December 1, 2023 - August 31, 2024
Produced and optimized 40 episodes for Marathi podcast 'Uhapoh' using Adobe After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, and Photoshop, enhancing viewer engagement. Created 100 marketing materials including animated posters and product videos, driving 40% sales increases through visual storytelling and social media optimization. Executed 150 product photography and video editing projects for food industry clients, delivering high-quality commercial content.
AR/VR App Developer and 3D Artist at Red Carpet Advent LLP
February 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Led end-to-end development of 5 AR/VR applications and 3D animations using Unity 3D, Maya, and Blender, achieving 95% client satisfaction and 10% ahead-of-schedule delivery. Designed and implemented interactive XR solutions and optimized 3D assets for mobile and headset platforms, ensuring seamless performance across devices. Contributed to strategic project planning and technical architecture decisions for immersive experience deployments.
Freelancer at Self-Employed
December 1, 2023 - August 1, 2024
Produced and optimized 40 episodes for Marathi podcast 'Uhapoh' using After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, and Photoshop; created 100 marketing materials including animated posters and product videos; executed 150 product photography and video editing projects for food industry clients, delivering high-quality commercial content.
Chandler Creative Arts Fellow at Arizona State University
January 1, 2025 - Present
Spearheaded data collection initiatives gathering feedback from 300 Chandler residents; delivered 30% of team artist decisions and final artwork development. Coordinated cross-functional project planning and task delegation, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality animated assets.

Education

Master of Science in Extended Reality Technology at Arizona State University
January 1, 2024 - December 18, 2025
Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science & Engineering at KIT, India
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023
Master of Science in Extended Reality Technology at Arizona State University
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering at KIT, India
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
Master of Extended Reality Technology at Arizona State University
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering at KIT, India
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
Master of Science in Extended Reality Technology at Arizona State University
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering at KIT, India
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
Master of Science in Extended Reality Technology at Arizona State University
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering at KIT, India
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
Master of Science in Extended Reality Technology at Arizona State University
January 11, 2030 - May 6, 2026
Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering at KIT, India
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services, Other, Gaming