About me

Hi, I'm Anu and I am driven by a fervent passion for storytelling in film and theatre.

My ambition is to bridge the gap between technology and storytelling. I am eager to partake in and pioneer innovative solutions at the nexus of technology and creative expression.

With a Bachelor of Computing (Computer Science) with Honours (Distinction) from the National University of Singapore, specializing in computer graphics, information retrieval, and artificial intelligence, I've developed a robust foundation in technology. I also completed the interdisciplinary University Scholars' Programme.

I started pursuing my ambition by working as a Software Engineer at Blackmagic Design, contributing to their flagship industry-standard post-production software DaVinci Resolve.

Starting this fall, I am set to undertake a Master of Science in Computer Animation and Visual Effects at Bournemouth University, and I'm thrilled to see where this leads.

What i'm doing

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    C++ Development

    Incoming student at Bournemouth University, pursuing the MSc in Computer Animation and VFX.

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    Creative Projects

    I generally work on creative projects in my spare time. Currently, I am working on an anthology of short films titled 'Brown Shorts'.

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Education

  1. Master of Science in Computer Animation and Visual Effects

    Bournemouth University

    2024 — 2025

    Incoming student; course to start in September 2024.

  2. Bachelor of Computing (Computer Science) with Honours (Distinction)

    National University of Singapore

    2017 — 2021

    Key Courses: Computer Graphics, Graphics Rendering Techniques, 3D Modelling and Animation, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Media Computing, Natural Language Processing, Software Engineering

  3. University Scholars’ Programme (USP)

    National University of Singapore

    2017 — 2021

    About: The USP was a multidisciplinary undergraduate initiative centred on enriching fundamental academic abilities, including writing, critical thinking, analytical reasoning, research proficiency, and cultivating reflective thinking across a broad intellectual spectrum.

    Key Courses: Writing and Critical Thinking, Playwriting, Metaethics, Quantitative Reasoning, Language Cognition and Culture

  4. Student Exchange Programme (SEP)

    University of Texas at Austin

    Aug – Dec 2019

    Key Courses: Software Engineering, Physics, 3D Animation, Digital Media Production

  5. International Honors’ Programme (IHP)

    Stanford University

    Jun – Aug 2019

    About: The IHP is a collaboration between Stanford Summer Session and specific international teaching and research institutions. I was endorsed by NUS to attend this programme

    Key Courses: Computer Systems, Design and Analysis of Computer Algorithms

Awards

  1. National Infocomm Scholarship (NIS)

    Awarded by Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore (IMDA)

    2017 — 2021

Work Experience

  1. Software Engineer

    Blackmagic Design, Singapore

    Jul 2021 — Jul 2024
    • • Developed flagship post-production software DaVinci Resolve in C++
    • • Optimized Software and integrated UI via Qt
    • • Developed C++ API for seamless Python Scripting integration in Resolve
    • • Optimized Software and integrated UI via Qt
    • • Obtained experience with multi-threaded systems

  2. Teaching Assistant

    National University of Singapore

    Jan – May 2021
    • • Information Retrieval: Assisted lecturer in grading midterm examinations and evaluated programming assignments
    • • Software Engineering Project: Proposed and developed a dedicated GitHub page that served as a centralized information hub for students, making course information and project guidelines accessible

  3. Software Engineer (Internship)

    Zendesk, Singapore

    Jan – Jul 2020
    • • Developed the chat agent-facing backend service
    • • Improved code quality of projects in Python, JavaScript, and TypeScript

  4. Graphics Engineer (Internship)

    Quantum Inventions (Continental AG), Singapore

    May – Jun 2019
    • • Developed Douglas-Peucker, Rheumann-Whitkam and Visvalingam-Whyatt line simplification algorithms for map rendering in C++ on Android Studio

Technical skills

  • Languages:
    C++, OpenGL, Python
  • Tools:
    Git, Qt, LaTeX, Maya, Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Unreal Engine
  • Media:
    Film Production and Pipeline, Theatre Production, Video Editing, Screenwriting, Playwriting

Portfolio

Bob

Coding Monkey 808 “Bob”

Roles: Writer, Editor.

Part of Story Xperiential. This was a 10-week course, where I learned from Pixar employees and veterans and experimented with their storytelling process through writing and storyboarding a short film.

Certificate of completion here.

In the Media