Sky Kovac
Menifee,CA
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with exceptional time management and problem-solving skills. Fueled by a passion for continuous learning, consistently demonstrates reliability and adaptability in high-pressure situations. Rapid ability to acquire and apply new skills enables staying ahead of the curve. Strong commitment to utilizing these qualities to protect both organizations and the people they serve from malicious threat actors.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Previs/Postvis Artist
Day For Nite/Halon Entertainment
09.2021 - 01.2023
- Developed 3D pre-visualization scenes to showcase cinematic shots to clients prior to filming, ensuring visual direction alignment and project approval
- Performed post-visualization tasks, including seamless wire removal, background replacements, and integration of 3D animation onto live-action plates
- Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
Animation Development Assistant
Rockstar Games
01.2020 - 09.2021
- Supported the animation department by performing layout checks and converting assets for characters, vehicles, props, and animals, ensuring smooth integration across the game engine
- Assisted in creating set captures, facilitating environment and character interactions for realistic game play-throughs
- Played a key role in asset management, ensuring timely updates and quality control across multiple high-profile game projects
AWO PO3 - Acoustic Operator
United States Navy
12.2011 - 12.2015
- Led the P8 Command Services Department, supervising a team of up to 12 junior personnel
- Conducted detailed underwater surveillance operations using P3-Orion aircraft and ultrasonic sonobuoys to detect and track foreign submarines across vast oceanic regions
- Managed critical data analysis and provided actionable intelligence to senior commanders, supporting national defense objectives
- Participated in rigorous survival training in extreme sub-zero temperatures enabling this airmen to push passed his limits
Structural Designer
Fluor Daniels, Inc.
06.2007 - 03.2009
- Designed and developed 3D models for complex petrochemical facilities, collaborating with engineering and project management teams to deliver accurate and detailed structural representations
- Played a key role in multi-disciplinary coordination, ensuring the timely completion of projects while meeting stringent quality and safety standards
- Delivered comprehensive designs for large-scale industrial projects, contributing to the successful and on-budget delivery of multiple major projects
Education
Master of Arts - Character Animation
Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA05-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Computer Animation
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL09-2017
Skills
- Proficient Collaborator
- Creative Problem Solver
- Highly Dedicated and Focused
- Demonstrated Leader
- Technically Intuitive
- Cybersecurity Frameworks
- Intrusion Detection
- Incident Response
- Network Protocols
- Scripting Languages (Linux, SQL, Python)
Certification
Google Cybersecurity Certificate
Websites
Timeline
Previs/Postvis Artist
Day For Nite/Halon Entertainment
09.2021 - 01.2023
Animation Development Assistant
Rockstar Games
01.2020 - 09.2021
AWO PO3 - Acoustic Operator
United States Navy
12.2011 - 12.2015
Structural Designer
Fluor Daniels, Inc.
06.2007 - 03.2009
Google Cybersecurity Certificate
Master of Arts - Character Animation
Academy of Art University
Bachelor of Arts - Computer Animation
Full Sail University
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