Michael Todd Peterson |
805 Marti Dr, Rolla, MO 65401 |
Phone: request via email |
E-mail todd at mtpgrafx.com |
Web: http://www.mtpgrafx.com/ |
Demo Reel: http://www.mtpgrafx.com/demoreel.php |
3d Artist/Manager/Technical Writer |
Accomplished 3d artist with a solid background in architectural and product visualization, E-Learning, and technical writing. Solid management skills ranging from product to project management with a consistent track record for bringing products and projects to market on time and on budget. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Acts as a mentor with proven success in helping peers with diverse personalities develop their skills. Skilled in the following software: |
3ds max |
Photoshop |
Vray/Mental Ray |
combustion/Digital Fusion |
Maya |
XSI |
Flash |
AutoCAD |
Professional experience |
CAD Engineer |
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Cohen Architectural Woodworking, Saint James, MO |
Oct 2009 - Current |
- Create shop drawings for custom architectural cabinetry and woodworking.
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Owner |
2008-2009 |
Pixel Mystics, Federal Way, WA |
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Production Manager/Head of Studio |
2005-2008 |
3plains Corp, Federal Way, WA |
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- Managed all projects throughout the development pipeline
- Interviewed, hired, and managed 3d artists
- Defined studio standards and practices
- Built/installed/managed all servers and workstations
- Liaison between company and clients on projects
- Researched methods and practices to improve the production pipeline
- Wrote custom tools as necessary to speed up the production process
- Ran weekly training sessions to improve artists skills and efficiency
- Implemented SCORM/AICC flash templates for E-Learning courseware
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Lecturer |
2006-2008 |
Seattle Central Community College, Seattle, WA |
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Director, Software Division |
2000-2005 |
Digimation, New Orleans, LA |
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- Managed software division with over 50 products
- Managed on and off site developers
- Created and maintained beta programs, testing, bug reporting, and resolution
- Created examples, tutorials, and artwork for products, sales, and marketing
- Contract negotiation for products.
- Trained internal staff (sales, tech support, and marketing)
- Authored product manuals, created product installers
- Programming (VB, ASP, SQL, PHP, MySQL, MEL, MaxScript, C++)
- System Administrator: T1 provisioning, firewalls, Email, Microsoft SQL, MySQL, and IIS web servers on Linux and Windows Server
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Owner |
1995-2003 |
MTP Grafx Knoxville, TN, Mandeville, LA |
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Architectural visualization, environmental animations, multimedia development, training, and technical writing.
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Lecturer |
1992-1995 |
University of Tennessee Knoxville, TN |
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- Taught Architecture 231 Intro to Computer Applications in Architecture
- Taught Special Studies in 3d Animation
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Education |
University of Tennessee Knoxville, TN |
1987-1992 |
Bachelor of Architecture |
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Patents and publications |
Author Combustion Ground Rules |
Author 3ds max 4 Ground Rules |
Contributing Author 3d Studio MAX Effects Magic |
Author 3d Studio MAX 3 Fundamentals |
Author 3d Studio MAX Fundamentals |
Author 3d Studio MAX 2 Fundamentals |
Co-Author Inside AutoCAD 14 |
Co-Author Inside 3d Studio MAX Volume II |
Co-Author Inside AutoCAD 13 for Windows and Windows NT |
Co-Author Inside AutoCAD 13 for DOS |
Co-Author 3d Studio for Beginners |
Author 3d Studio Level I ATC Manual |
Author Windows NT for the Graphics Professional |
Author AutoCAD Performance Tuning Toolkit |
Co-Author 3d Studio Architectural Rendering |
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Technology Summary |
3ds max, Vray, Mental Ray, Maxscript, Maya, Mel, XSI, Modo, AutoCAD, Syntheyes, combustion, Digital Fusion, After Effects, Adobe Premiere, Rhino, Adobe Director, Adobe Flash, Adobe Encore, Adobe Dreamweaver, PHP/Mysql, Windows Server, Linux, MS-Office, MS-Project, Mantis, Perforce, Alienbrain, Deadline |
References |
Available upon request |
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