I'm Sheetal Leo John, a seasoned production leader in the media and VFX industry, currently heading the FX department as Production Manager at DNEG in Bengaluru. I excel at driving on-time delivery and top-quality output for complex projects, coordinating cross-functional teams, refining QA processes, and maintaining strong client relationships from concept to final delivery. Over the years I've led teams across studios including Deluxe, Legend 3D, and WNS, focusing on process improvement, mentorship, and scalable workflows in fast-paced environments. I'm passionate about building high-performing teams, sharing best practices, and delivering exceptional results in subtitling, localization, and VFX production.

Sheetal Leo John

I'm Sheetal Leo John, a seasoned production leader in the media and VFX industry, currently heading the FX department as Production Manager at DNEG in Bengaluru. I excel at driving on-time delivery and top-quality output for complex projects, coordinating cross-functional teams, refining QA processes, and maintaining strong client relationships from concept to final delivery. Over the years I've led teams across studios including Deluxe, Legend 3D, and WNS, focusing on process improvement, mentorship, and scalable workflows in fast-paced environments. I'm passionate about building high-performing teams, sharing best practices, and delivering exceptional results in subtitling, localization, and VFX production.

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I’m Sheetal Leo John, a seasoned production leader in the media and VFX industry, currently heading the FX department as Production Manager at DNEG in Bengaluru. I excel at driving on-time delivery and top-quality output for complex projects, coordinating cross-functional teams, refining QA processes, and maintaining strong client relationships from concept to final delivery.

Over the years I’ve led teams across studios including Deluxe, Legend 3D, and WNS, focusing on process improvement, mentorship, and scalable workflows in fast-paced environments. I’m passionate about building high-performing teams, sharing best practices, and delivering exceptional results in subtitling, localization, and VFX production.

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Work Experience

FX Department Production Manager at DNEG
August 1, 2022 - Present
Leading production operations for the FX department, coordinating cross-functional teams, and overseeing schedules, delivery quality, and client requirements across VFX projects. Implemented robust QA and workflow practices to improve efficiency, mitigate risks, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery. Mentored team members to maintain high standards of quality and collaboration with global stakeholders.
VR/VFX Manager at Legend 3D
February 1, 2018 - December 1, 2021
Led VR and VFX production, defining workflows and quality standards, overseeing project delivery, resource planning, and cross-functional collaboration with clients and internal teams across the Pune studio.
Senior Team Lead at Deluxe
June 1, 2010 - January 1, 2018
Senior Team Lead responsible for QA activities, performance monitoring, and coaching of a cross-functional team; drove process improvements, tracked KPIs, and coordinated with clients to ensure high-quality deliverables.
Team Lead at Tarang Software Technologies
November 1, 2009 - April 1, 2010
Quality Assurance lead, conducted audits, provided actionable feedback, and supported timely project delivery while maintaining quality standards.
Customer Service Manager at WNS Global Services
May 1, 2004 - May 1, 2009
Customer service leadership in the travel domain; oversaw performance management, training, resource planning, and end-to-end operations to ensure customer satisfaction and efficient service delivery.

Education

at Rosary High
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment