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Kristan Savona Ventura

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I build calm, reliable animation pipelines where creative teams can do their best work—on time, on budget, and without chaos.

About

I build calm, reliable animation pipelines where creative teams can do their best work—on time, on budget, and without chaos.

I’m an Operations Manager with deep experience across 3D, film, and motion graphics production, specialising in end-to-end pipeline management for distributed teams. I’ve led projects from early concept through final delivery, designing workflows, feedback loops, and documentation that artists actually want to use. My background spans production operations, systems design, and financial oversight, allowing me to balance creative ambition with healthy margins and realistic timelines.

I’m particularly strong at translating between creative, technical, and business stakeholders—keeping teams aligned across time zones, smoothing handovers, and catching problems early before they become expensive. I thrive on process optimisation, building scalable systems, and turning messy, fast-moving productions into elegant, repeatable workflows.

Currently based in Malta (GMT+1), I am fully willing to relocate to Singapore for the right relocation package and am comfortable operating within Southeast Asian time zones and cross-cultural teams. I’m motivated by purpose-driven work and genuinely excited by animation that makes complex ideas feel human, meaningful, and alive.

  • 10 years' experience
  • Joined January 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • ItalianAdvanced
  • MalteseAdvanced

Industry experience

  • Professional Services
  • Software & Internet
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Other

Work experience· 4 roles

Operations Manager · Kyte Consultants LtdJun 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

Developed and executed remote operational strategies, including a comprehensive set of SOPs to maintain efficiency across distributed teams. Implemented robust process optimisation techniques and AI-driven automation tools that have reduced operational costs and improved service delivery. Led cross-functional initiatives to ensure alignment with organisational goals and enhanced remote collaboration.

Project Manager · BPS Media LTDJan 2020 – Apr 2025 · 5 yrs 4 mos

Introduced agile Scrum practices to optimise remote team productivity. Successfully managed international remote teams, streamlining production pipelines and ensuring timely delivery.

VFX Production Project Manager · Monolith LTDJan 2019 – Jan 2020 · 1 yr 1 mo

Introduced agile Scrum practices to optimise remote team productivity. Successfully managed international remote teams, streamlining production pipelines and ensuring timely delivery.

Technical Consultant / Project Manager · Smiling Studios LTDSep 2016 – Dec 2018 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Education· 6

BA (Hons) Digital 3D Design · University For The Creative Arts (UCA)2005 – 2008
BTEC National Diploma in Foundation Studies in Art and Design · MCAST2004 – 2005
BTEC National Diploma in Foundation Studies in Art and Design · MCAST2004 – 2005
BA (Hons) Digital 3D Design · University For The Creative Arts (UCA)2005 – 2008

Certifications and awards· 9

Professional Scrum Master (PSM)2023 – 2026
Generative AI Overview for Project Managers2024 – 2026
SEMRUSH SEO Certifications2024 – 2026
Professional Scrum Master (PSM)2023 – 2026

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