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MAYA GANGADHARAN

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I'm an aspiring Creative Designer and Software Engineer blending animation, game development, and technical scripting to bring imaginative ideas to life.

About

I’m an aspiring Creative Designer and Software Engineer blending animation, game development, and technical scripting to bring imaginative ideas to life. My work spans 3D modeling, character animation, and game-engine architecture, driven by a curiosity for storytelling and a passion for playful, polished visuals.

Through roles at Kato.8 Studios, Collaborative Efforts Animation, and UTD’s Animation & Game Labs, I built interactive experiences, automated workflows with Python, and shipped high-fidelity assets across Unity and Maya. I love collaborating across disciplines to craft engaging experiences and compelling interfaces.

  • 8 years' experience
  • Joined June 2026

Industry experience

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

Work experience· 6 roles

2D Animator · Collaborative Efforts AnimationMay 2026 – Present · 7 mos

2D Animator for the independent animated short film Motion; work across multiple stages of production including character animation, linework, cleanup, and color.

Animator · Kato.8 StudiosMay 2026 – Present · 7 mos

Develop character art, environments, UI elements and other 2D assets.

Lab Assistant / Researcher · UTD – Animation & Game LabsAug 2022 – May 2026 · 3 yrs 10 mos

Develop interactive games and 3D environments utilizing Unity and Maya; optimize assets for performance. Engineer Python scripts to automate animation workflows and enhance game logic within Maya and Unity. Built client-server applications using Java sockets; deployed software programs in C++ and Java; debugged and refined codebases to meet performance standards.

Scholar · NASA High School Aerospace ScholarsNov 2019 – Aug 2020 · 10 mos
Summer Immersion Participant (AT&T) · Girls Who CodeJun 2019 – Jul 2019 · 2 mos
Freelance Artist (Self-Employed) · Self-EmployedNov 2018 – Present · 8 yrs 1 mo

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Animation & Games (Minor in Computer Science Engineering) · University of Texas at Dallas2030 – 2026

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