Saurabh Kakan
Mumbai
Summary
Production Coordinator with significant experience at Trace Vfx & Technicolor Group, focusing on production planning and team leadership. Expertise in Microsoft Excel and fostering collaboration within large VFX teams, consistently meeting project quality and deadline objectives. Recognized for enhancing team performance and achieving successful outcomes in dynamic environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Coordinator
Trace Vfx India Pvt Solutions
07.2019 - 02.2025
- Managed production schedule alongside VFX Supervisor to balance time and shot quality.
- Provided weekly progress reports to clients, management, and internal teams.
- Oversaw crew performance to ensure optimal productivity and quality standards.
- Assisted in managing VFX teams while coordinating with department leads and managers.
- Led large VFX teams of 80+ artists, fostering collaboration and efficiency.
- Participated in dailies and project meetings to streamline communication and updates.
- Trained and mentored VFX production assistants, enhancing team skills and capabilities.
- Monitored project progress, ensuring completion within budget in collaboration with Producer.
Production Coordinator
Maya Digital Studios
09.2017 - 07.2019
- Assisted Director & Supervisor reviews on color, assets, lighting & Comp output.
- Coordination with the outsource vendor.
- Capable of handling any CG pipeline Dept.
- Projects:
- Motu Patlu & Shiva ( Client: Viacom 18)
- Motu Patlu (100+ episodes & 2 Mini movies)
- Shiva (150+ episodes & 3 Mini movies)
Senior Associate Ops
WNS Global Services
07.2015 - 08.2017
- Resolved customer queries for GoAir Airline to enhance service efficiency.
- Conducted weekly calls to discuss process-related activities and improvements.
- Performed quality assurance checks to maintain high operational standards.
- Allocated work efficiently among team members to optimize performance.
Skills
- Scheduling
- Calm under pressure
- People Management
- Leadership
- Microsoft Excel
- Observational skills
- Production planning
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Team building
Vfx Projects
- Cats
- 1917
- The Old Guard
- WandaVision
- Nightbooks
- Wheel of Time (S1 and S2)
- Transformers: Rise of the Beasts
- Mufasa: The Lion King
- SnowWhite
Extracurricular Activities
- Represented India in Bangkok for 7-A Side Football Championship.
- Represented Vidarbha in the 2nd Senior National 7-a-side Football Championship.
- Represented the college football team at the University Level.
- Represented the School Football Team at District Level.
Certification
Hardware and networking, 2008, completed certified hardware and networking professional course from Jetking.
Awards
Best Employee, 2016, WNS
Education
H.S.C -
P.N College
01-2005
S.S.C -
K.D High School
01-2002
Languages
- Hindi
- English
- Marathi
Hobbies and Interests
- Travelling
- Reading
- Listening to music
- Playing Football
- Watching Football
Timeline
Production Coordinator
Trace Vfx India Pvt Solutions
07.2019 - 02.2025
Production Coordinator
Maya Digital Studios
09.2017 - 07.2019
Senior Associate Ops
WNS Global Services
07.2015 - 08.2017
H.S.C -
P.N College
S.S.C -
K.D High School
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