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GIRIJA SANKAR RAO

Bhubaneswar

Summary

Experienced Project Manager with over 17 years in project management, service delivery, team leadership, and production strategy in the CGI and VFX industry. Proven track record in managing, training, delivery, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement to ensure smooth operations, and high-quality outputs.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Production Manager

Nube Cirrus
Bhubaneswar
04.2023 - Current
  • Streamlined project record management and enhanced communication with the head office, improving input and output delivery efficiency by 20%.
  • Engaged with a diverse group of stakeholders through meetings and video conferences, fostering collaboration that resulted in clearer project alignment, and enhanced communication.
  • Transformed quality checks for multiple projects, boosting accuracy by 20% and ensuring on-time delivery through effective planning strategies.
  • Managed budgeting, calculated man-days, and oversaw manpower recruitment.

Production Manager

Illusion Reality Studioz
Bhubaneswar
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Spearheaded project planning and execution, achieving 100% on-time delivery, and exceeding quality standards.
  • Led cross-functional teams to enhance workflow efficiency by 30%, resulting in faster project completion.
  • Managed budgeting strategies that improved resource allocation efficiency, optimizing departmental spending.
  • Led the hiring and training of 15 new team members, enhancing team efficiency.

Manager - Production & Delivery

BYJUS - Think and Learn PVT. LTD.
Bhubaneswar
11.2019 - 05.2022
  • Oversaw production and delivery processes, maintaining detailed project records.
  • Led team efforts in planning and executing project inputs.

Senior Production Coordinator

Giant Wheel Animation Studio & Research PVT. LTD.
Bhubaneswar
03.2016 - 11.2019
  • Coordinated production activities and maintained comprehensive project documentation.
  • Worked closely with production managers and supervisors to ensure smooth operations.
  • Implemented quality control measures and planned project inputs.

Senior 3D Texturing Artist

Rocksalt Interactive Games PVT. LTD.
Hyderabad
05.2015 - 03.2016
  • Created textures for 3D characters, props, and backgrounds for PC and mobile games.
  • Collaborated with department heads to meet project deadlines and quality standards.

Academics Head, E-Project Head

Arena Animation - APTECH PVT. LTD.
Bhubaneswar
11.2011 - 04.2015
  • Provided 3D Animation/Multimedia training with a focus on student welfare.
  • Managed academic matters including logistics, exams, projects, and class management.

3D Texturing Artist - 3D Trainer

Giant Wheel Animation Studio and Research PVT. LTD.
Bhubaneswar
10.2008 - 10.2011
  • Created textures for 3D characters, props, and backgrounds for PC and mobile games.

Multimedia & 3D Animation Faculty

Sienna 3D Production & Training
Bhubaneswar
01.2006 - 10.2008
  • Designed course curriculum and planned events, programs, seminars, and
    workshops.

Multimedia Faculty - Program Coordinator

Institute of Digital Media Technology
Bhubaneswar
02.2004 - 09.2006
  • Delivered multimedia training sessions to 150 students, enhancing their understanding of welfare resources and increasing engagement by 30%.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Language and Literature

Utkal University
Bhubaneswar
03.2004

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Team Leadership
  • Business Communication
  • Conflict management
  • Time management
  • Budgeting and Forecasting
  • Training and Development
  • Problem solving
  • Resource Management
  • Production strategy
  • Microsoft Office
  • Autodesk Maya
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Autodesk ShotGrid
  • Fox Render
  • Autodesk 3ds Max

Certification

  • Diploma in Multimedia, Animation, and VFX - Arena Animation, APTECH PVT LTD (Apri l2022 – March 2024)
  • Advance MS Office - Edutech Computer Education (June 2022 - Aug 2022)
  • Fine arts - Chitra Visharad ( Feb 2000 - April 2004 )
  • Computer Fundamentals, MS Office - La - Computile ( Sep 1999 - Oct 2000 )

Projects

  • The Wild Adventures of Blinky Bill TV series: Coordinated asset production and maintained regular client communications
  • Ghost Patrol TV Series: Managed overall project delivery, schedule planning, and client interactions
  • Ready Jet Go TV Series: Oversaw project delivery, schedule planning, and problem solving
  • BYJUS - Think and Learn Interactive 2D and 3D Videos: Led production planning, budgeting, and delivery
  • Bollywood Full Frame Movies and Web Series: Managed production for projects including Taj, Krishna, State of Siege, Ulajh, Bastar, etc

Timeline

Production Manager

Nube Cirrus
04.2023 - Current

Production Manager

Illusion Reality Studioz
08.2022 - 12.2022

Manager - Production & Delivery

BYJUS - Think and Learn PVT. LTD.
11.2019 - 05.2022

Senior Production Coordinator

Giant Wheel Animation Studio & Research PVT. LTD.
03.2016 - 11.2019

Senior 3D Texturing Artist

Rocksalt Interactive Games PVT. LTD.
05.2015 - 03.2016

Academics Head, E-Project Head

Arena Animation - APTECH PVT. LTD.
11.2011 - 04.2015

3D Texturing Artist - 3D Trainer

Giant Wheel Animation Studio and Research PVT. LTD.
10.2008 - 10.2011

Multimedia & 3D Animation Faculty

Sienna 3D Production & Training
01.2006 - 10.2008

Multimedia Faculty - Program Coordinator

Institute of Digital Media Technology
02.2004 - 09.2006

Bachelor of Arts - English Language and Literature

Utkal University

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