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Hi, I’m Nicolas Houle, a bilingual software developer based in Quebec with extensive experience in Python, C++, Perl, JavaScript, and HTML, and a strong background in VFX pipelines. I enjoy building tools that help artists work faster and more reliably, from template automation to asset management and color configuration. I’ve collaborated with major studios to design pipelines, improve tooling, and automate workflows across teams.
Over the years I’ve contributed as a software developer and pipeline TD, bridging coding and artistry. I’m comfortable across OO programming, debugging C++ applications, and maintaining versioned repos. I value clean code, cross-team communication, and empowering collaborators through robust, scalable solutions.
Skills
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Intermediate
Intermediate
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Language
French
Fluent
English
Fluent
Work Experience
2D TD / Charlatan Pipeline TD at Digital Domain (Montreal)
January 1, 2019 - PresentUsing Python to identify, design, and implement internal process improvements for artists & pipeline tools, template automation, asset management, color configuration. Organize and version control packages using internal Git repositories.
Software Developer at MPC (Montreal)
December 31, 2019 - September 25, 2025Using Python to identify, design, and implement internal process improvements for pipeline tools, syncing data across facilities, asset management, data ingestion. Implementation with object oriented programming. Improve and perform validation routines for unit tests. Debug, maintain and build C++ applications. Organize and version control packages using internal Git repositories.
Compositing support/TD (Cross show) at MPC (Montreal)
December 31, 2018 - September 25, 2025Using Python to identify, design, and implement internal process improvements for artists tools, template automation, PyQt widgets. Debug, maintain and build C++ applications. Organize and version control packages using internal Git repositories.
Digital compositor (Nuke) at Cinesite (Montreal)
December 31, 2014 - September 25, 2025Digital compositor (Nuke) at Toutenkarton (Montreal)
December 31, 2013 - September 25, 2025Digital compositor (Nuke) at Digital District (Montreal)
December 31, 2013 - September 25, 2025Digital compositor (Flare) at Hydraulx (Vancouver)
December 31, 2013 - September 25, 2025Digital compositor (Nuke) at Mikros Image (Montreal)
December 31, 2011 - September 25, 2025Flame Artist at Hybride (Montreal)
December 31, 2011 - September 25, 2025Digital Post at Digital Post (New Zealand)
December 31, 2011 - September 25, 2025Digital compositor (Nuke) at Venture 3D (Korea)
December 31, 2010 - September 25, 2025Digital compositor (Flame-Shake-Nuke) at LumiereFX (Montreal)
December 31, 2009 - September 25, 2025Freelancer - Assistant Flame artist at Freelancer
December 31, 2010 - September 25, 2025Video Editor at Fake-Studio
December 31, 2007 - September 25, 2025User-tester (Smoke/Fire) at Freelancer
December 31, 2004 - September 25, 2025Online/Offline Editor at Autodesk (Montreal)
December 31, 2003 - September 25, 2025Video Editor at LaPost Media (Montreal)
December 31, 2003 - September 25, 20252D TD / Charlatan Pipeline TD at Digital Domain (Montreal)
January 1, 2019 - PresentUsing Python to identify, design, and implement internal process improvements for artists & pipeline tools, template automation, asset management, color configuration. Organize and version control packages using internal Git repositories.
Software Developer at MPC (Montreal)
January 1, 2019 - September 25, 2025Using Python to identify, design, and implement internal process improvements for pipeline tools, syncing data across facilities, asset management, data ingestion. Implementation with object oriented programming. Improve and perform validation routines for unit tests. Debug, maintain and build C++ applications. Organize and version control packages using internal Git repositories.
Compositing support/TD (Cross show) at MPC (Montreal)
January 1, 2018 - September 25, 2025Using Python to identify, design, and implement internal process improvements for artists tools, template automation, PyQt widgets. Debug, maintain and build C++ applications. Organize and version control packages using internal Git repositories.
Digital compositor (Nuke) at Cinesite (Montreal)
December 31, 2014 - September 25, 2025Digital compositor (Nuke).
Digital compositor (Nuke) at Toutenkarton (Montreal)
December 31, 2013 - September 25, 2025Digital compositor (Nuke).
Digital compositor (Nuke) at Digital District (Montreal)
December 31, 2013 - September 25, 2025Digital compositor (Nuke).
Digital compositor (Flare) at Hydraulx (Vancouver)
December 31, 2013 - September 25, 2025Digital compositor (Flare).
Digital compositor (Nuke) at Solid Mtl (Montreal)
December 31, 2012 - September 25, 2025Digital compositor (Nuke).
Digital compositor (Nuke) at Mikros Image (Montreal)
December 31, 2012 - September 25, 2025Digital compositor (Nuke).
Flame Artist at BarXseven (Montreal)
December 31, 2011 - September 25, 2025Flame artist.
Flame Artist at Hybride (Montreal)
December 31, 2011 - September 25, 2025Flame Artist.
Digital compositor (Flame-Shake-Nuke) at Digital Post (New Zealand)
December 31, 2010 - September 25, 2025Digital compositor (Flame-Shake-Nuke).
Digital compositor at Venture 3D (Korea)
December 31, 2009 - September 25, 2025Digital compositor.
Digital compositor at IMAX (Toronto)
December 31, 2009 - September 25, 2025Digital compositor.
Flame Artist at LumiereFX (Montreal)
December 31, 2010 - September 25, 2025Flame Artist / Digital compositor (Flame-Shake-Nuke).
Freelancer at Freelancer
December 31, 2007 - September 25, 2025Flame artist.
Video Editor at Fake-Studio
December 31, 2005 - September 25, 2025Video editor.
User-tester (Smoke/Fire) at Freelancer
December 31, 2004 - September 25, 2025User-tester for Smoke/Fire.
Online/offline editor at Autodesk (Montreal)
December 31, 2003 - September 25, 2025Online/offline editor.
Education
Minor in computer science at Université du Québec à Chicoutimi, Saguenay (Québec)
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025Minor in cinema and video at Université du Québec à Chicoutimi, Saguenay (Québec)
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025Data Analysis with Python at IBM Cognitive Class
May 1, 2020 - September 25, 2025Certified ScrumMaster at Scrum Alliance
January 1, 2018 - September 25, 2025Flame 8.0 at DISCREET, Montréal (Québec)
January 1, 2003 - September 25, 2025Avid at PRIM, Montréal (Québec)
January 1, 1999 - September 25, 2025Minor in Computer Science at Université du Québec à Chicoutimi
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997Minor in Cinema and Video at Université du Québec à Chicoutimi
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1995Qualifications
Data Analysis with Python
May 1, 2020 - September 25, 2025Certified ScrumMaster
January 1, 2018 - September 25, 2025Flame 8.0
January 1, 2003 - September 25, 2025Avid
January 1, 1999 - September 25, 2025Data Analysis with Python
May 1, 2020 - September 25, 2025IBM Cognitive Class Certified ScrumMaster®
January 1, 2018 - September 25, 2025Flame 8.0
January 1, 2003 - September 25, 2025DISCREET, Montréal (Québec) A VID
January 1, 1999 - September 25, 2025PRIM, Montréal (Québec)
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other
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