Asset Engineer at Siemens Digital Industries Software

Optimized existing and created new 3D models and effects (vehicles, buildings, vegetation, decals) for a wide range of sensors in the simulation world. Developed and maintained the asset exporter using the Modo C++ SDK. Wrote tools and scripts for repetitive tasks, asset editing and validation. Managed the asset database and ensured everything worked correctly. Coordinated outsourced assets, planning meetings, quality checks and integration. Researched and implemented different optimization styles, and developed runtime and compile-time converters for Unreal Engine. Improved overall Unreal performance by 60%. Maintained and improved Blender Prescan (Exporter/Importer). Developed an asset editor in Qt5 C++.

Senior 3D/2D Technical Artist at Augmea Simulation and VR Technologies

Worked on military vehicle and personnel training simulators using CryEngine and VR devices. Created vehicles, weapons, characters and environmental assets, including texturing and materials. Built custom shaders, UI design and implementation, level design and scripting, and SFX. Implemented a large-area terrain system using real-world data, including raster and vector formats. Added thermal imagery, additional render targets, and 3D UI components. Shared knowledge of CryEngine systems and data structures.

Technical Artist at Crytek

Prepared graphics knowledge base for Augmea Inc. Produced 3D models and Lua-scripted objects.

3D/2D Generalist at Sanlab R&D and Simulation

Developed operator training simulators for heavy construction vehicles. Created high-resolution renderings for catalogs and marketing materials; designed and produced training levels in Unity, UI concepts, icons and visuals to support the graphics engine.