| DANIEL SEGAL Senior Pipeline TD Focused on production stability in VFX and animation environments. Experience in USD/Solaris pipeline architecture, render infrastructure (Deadline), and cross-DCC workflows (Maya, Houdini, Nuke). I work on pipeline reliability, asset flow consistency, and production debugging under tight deadlines. Open to relocation (AU / NZ / CA / USA). |
Core Skills
• USD / Solaris: Composition, asset architecture, validation, production workflows, LOPs
• DCC Integration: Maya, Houdini, Nuke (asset flow, caching, custom tool development)
• Infrastructure: Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Redis/MongoDB
• Automation: Python, USD API, Ftrack/ShotGrid API, Zammad integration
• Leadership: Mentoring junior TDs, code reviews, technical documentation
• DCC Integration: Maya, Houdini, Nuke (asset flow, caching, custom tool development)
• Infrastructure: Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Redis/MongoDB
• Automation: Python, USD API, Ftrack/ShotGrid API, Zammad integration
• Leadership: Mentoring junior TDs, code reviews, technical documentation
| Experience YARKO Animation Studio | CG Pipeline Developer 2024 – 2025 • USD pipeline for 200+ artists (Maya / Houdini / Nuke) • Reduced asset mismatch (~40%) • Fixed recurring render issues (Black EXR artifacts) • Integrated production support systems (Ftrack + Zammad) Pipeline TD/Consultant (Independent) 2017 – Present • Created AssetValidator (March 2026) — open-source USD/file validation framework • Technical audits and pipeline diagnostics for mid-size studios (NDA projects) • Production pipeline development (Maya / Houdini / Arnold / Nuke) • Render optimization and workflow improvements (~20% efficiency gain) VFX Digital | Lead Pipeline TD 2022 – 2023 • Migrated infrastructure to Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform → reduced failures by ~50% • Implemented Redis/Mongo caching for production workflows • Improved DCC performance and pipeline responsiveness Earlier Career (2007–2017) • Technical Director – DL Animation Studio (40+ productions, RenderMan / Mental Ray) • Lighting / Rendering TD – MYXA Animation Studio • Technical Specialist – ARIS TV (broadcast graphics pipelines) |
Education
- BCAC - Architecture Diploma / Technician-Architect (2005 – 2009)
| Languages English: Fluent Russian: Native |
AssetValidator: Open-Source Integrity Framework
A production-ready validation system designed to detect asset and pipeline issues before they affect production.
• Automated validation of asset integrity and structure
• USD validation support
• CLI and GUI interfaces for pipeline integration
• Batch processing and JSON reporting for production workflows
Designed for integration into real production pipelines to reduce technical risk and prevent delivery issues.
Latest release site
Download Windows (.exe)
Download Linux (binary)
What’s new:
• Automated validation of asset integrity and structure
• USD validation support
• CLI and GUI interfaces for pipeline integration
• Batch processing and JSON reporting for production workflows
Designed for integration into real production pipelines to reduce technical risk and prevent delivery issues.
Latest release site
Download Windows (.exe)
Download Linux (binary)
What’s new:
- Modern Dark UI: Optimized for production environments.
- Enhanced Reporting: Real-time detailed failure reasons and stable cross-platform binaries.
© 2007 - 2026 Daniel Segal
