Bharani Kumar Catna
Chennai, IndiaHighly motivated self-starter with a career portfolio exhibiting use of education, skills and past experiences in international projects; whose growing success has been attributed to excellent project management, communication, networking and planning skills.
Dedicated individual with strong digital modelling and visualization skills with automotive background, comfortable taking on responsibility and acting independently to meet established objectives.
Passion for community development, cultural diversity, current affairs, international travel, philately, game development and continuous learning.
Dedicated individual with strong digital modelling and visualization skills with automotive background, comfortable taking on responsibility and acting independently to meet established objectives.
Passion for community development, cultural diversity, current affairs, international travel, philately, game development and continuous learning.
Work Experience
GGS Technical Publications
Lead Modeler and Animator
Duties Included:
Modeling in Alias and Maya
Technical Animations
Producing 3D interactive training materials for automotive service providers
Achievements:
Produced an interactive animation for IAF (Indian Air Force) pilot trainee program
Produced 3D interactive technical training materials for Mahindra and TATA
Modeling in Alias and Maya
Technical Animations
Producing 3D interactive training materials for automotive service providers
Achievements:
Produced an interactive animation for IAF (Indian Air Force) pilot trainee program
Produced 3D interactive technical training materials for Mahindra and TATA
February 2010
- August 2010
India
Freelancing
Alias and Maya Modeler
ALIAS
• Surface construction of body kit (Bumper, Side skirts and Rear bumpers) from scan data for after-market parts manufacturer.
• Surface construction of Automotive wheels from Engineering sketch.
• Surface construction of inside door panels from digital scan.
• Canon 1D Modeled in Alias for product visualization company.
OTHER
• Produced 3D renderings for Architectural and Automotive companies.
• Designed portfolio website for a startup fashion line.
• Surface construction of body kit (Bumper, Side skirts and Rear bumpers) from scan data for after-market parts manufacturer.
• Surface construction of Automotive wheels from Engineering sketch.
• Surface construction of inside door panels from digital scan.
• Canon 1D Modeled in Alias for product visualization company.
OTHER
• Produced 3D renderings for Architectural and Automotive companies.
• Designed portfolio website for a startup fashion line.
January 2013
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India
SBA ENTERPRISE
Assistant Manager
• Oversaw all management, production, coordination, marketing.
• Primarily involved with interfacing with Japanese clients, negotiating, developing concepts, specifications and appearance of products.
• Liaising and networking with production houses in different cities.
• Ensured full project compliance with clients requirements, deadlines and budget restraints.
• Communicating with target audiences and managing customer relationships.
• Managed to acquire new clients by following up on leads and developing relationship of interest.
• Primarily involved with interfacing with Japanese clients, negotiating, developing concepts, specifications and appearance of products.
• Liaising and networking with production houses in different cities.
• Ensured full project compliance with clients requirements, deadlines and budget restraints.
• Communicating with target audiences and managing customer relationships.
• Managed to acquire new clients by following up on leads and developing relationship of interest.
February 2013
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India
Education
Coventry University
MASTERS OF SCIENCE IN DESIGN AND TRANSPORT
MASTERS OF SCIENCE IN DESIGN AND TRANSPORT
• Design concept generation and development.
• Modelling of designs and systems.
• Human factors and sustainability.
• Managerial and practical work in the transport manufacturing, transport service and consultancy industries.
• Attended Global Leaders Programme.
• Design concept generation and development.
• Modelling of designs and systems.
• Human factors and sustainability.
• Managerial and practical work in the transport manufacturing, transport service and consultancy industries.
• Attended Global Leaders Programme.
September 2010
- September 2011
United Kingdom
Languages
English (Fluent),
German (Beginner),
Tamil (Fluent),
Telugu (Native),
Awards
Anna University
Best Indian Sports car design
SRM University
Innovative and best concept: Vehicle for Physically challanged
Skills
3ds Max,
Adobe Photoshop,
After Effects,
Autodesk Alias,
Autodesk Maya,
Catia,
Final Cut Pro,
Nuke,
Premier Pro,
Unreal,
VRay,
Vred Professional,