BALA KIRAN PANDRAMGI
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Summary
I believe that teachers should naturally embody responsibility. Personally, I strive to be responsible and continuously seek opportunities to grow, especially in the pursuit of creative knowledge. I have a strong eye for realistic detail and hyper-realistic imagery, bringing characters to life with each challenge I take on. I’m eager to collaborate with others who value my skills in education, aiming to help students succeed through both traditional and modern teaching methods.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Professor - Game Design
Pearl Academy - Delhi West
03.2024 - Current
As a seasoned instructor, I specialize in teaching game design and VR. I guide B.Des students in game art and character creation. My expertise equips students with industry-ready skills
Academic Manager - Specialization & Production Manager
IACG Group
06.2010 - 03.2024
Mentor for Modelling, Texturing & Lighting specialization as HOD
• Handled all specializations as Academic Manager – Specialization, supervision of in time syllabus progress & quality of the output.
• Placing all the Graduates and Post- Graduates.
• Organizing student visits to companies and promoting suitable internship programs for students.
A short film “The Mystic Evolution” which won the ASIFA national award in the year 2010.
HOD - MODELING & TEXTURING
4D Animation
02.2006 - 05.2009
HOD for modelling, Texturing & Lighting for many projects at IACG.
Education
M.Sc. - Modeling Texturing & Lighting
JNTUH
Certificate of Technical Studies - Unreal Authorized Instructor
EPIC
10-2021
Certificate of Technical Studies - CERTIFIED TRAINER Technical Artist ( VR / AR )
MESC
02-2025
Certificate of Technical Studies - Level Design With Unreal Engine
Coursera
05-2025
Skills
- Maya, Z-Brush, Substance painter, photogrammetry, Blender & Unreal
- Clay Sculpting, Fiber Casting, Latex Mask Preparation & Prosthetic Makeup
- Functional: Good work experience on Animation, VFX & Gaming Pipeline
- Syllabus structure for all 3 departments
- Good sense of Anatomy on Biped & Quadruped
- Ability to work in a highly dynamic environment where team members require multiple responsibilities
- Determining the best approach to solve 3D challenges and develop a final look
Timeline
Associate Professor - Game Design
Pearl Academy - Delhi West
03.2024 - Current
Academic Manager - Specialization & Production Manager
IACG Group
06.2010 - 03.2024
HOD - MODELING & TEXTURING
4D Animation
02.2006 - 05.2009
M.Sc. - Modeling Texturing & Lighting
JNTUH
Certificate of Technical Studies - Unreal Authorized Instructor
EPIC
Certificate of Technical Studies - CERTIFIED TRAINER Technical Artist ( VR / AR )
MESC
Certificate of Technical Studies - Level Design With Unreal Engine
Coursera
Hobbies and Interests
Interested in activities like:, Cosplay: Worked on 4 cosplay characters (Vendetta - Pennywise - Thanos, Kublai Khan & Nick fury)., Craft Works: Different concepts of Ganesha idols which are crafted by using rope, Half-pearls, Paper-pulp & feathers.
SYNOPSIS
- A traditional and production-oriented 19+ years of experience in Game Art & Technology.
- IACG Group, as a HOD - MTL, Academic Manager – Specialization, Placement Officer, Production Manager
- Ability to create high quality modeling for realistic, cartoon, mechanical characters & facials blends along with manual sculpting.
- Strong spatial awareness and a good sense of form like anatomy, proportions etc.
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the above written particulars are the best of my knowledge and belief. Date: Place: Hyderabad (P. BALAKIRAN)
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