SAI GANESH (GANO)
Senior Lead Technical Artist | Big Fish Games Casino, Aristocrat
Versatile and innovative professional with a strong background as a Tech Artist, Graphic Content Creator, and Game Developer, blending technical expertise with creative vision and proven leadership to deliver engaging digital experiences. Skilled in real-time rendering, shader development, and 3D asset integration, with a deep understanding of art pipelines and game engines such as Unity and Unreal Engine. Experienced in leading creative and technical teams, guiding projects from concept to completion while fostering collaboration and maintaining high production standards. Adept at creating compelling visual content and driving innovation in interactive media through cutting-edge tools and techniques. Passionate about inspiring teams and pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling.
My Story
"Warrior always sticks to his instincts and survival is the ultimate elixir that exists. A Tactician uses a pen over the sword to plan a war. An Artist uses art to express feeling where words can't. A Soul is the life that connects the Mind and the Heart and brings harmony to livelihood and it is an art that unites the Tact and Gut."
My friends call me Gano and I'm a qualified Computer Science Engineer and a Video Game Design & Developer who has wide range of professional & freelance work experience in the industry. I come from a humblest of a background, working my way through life with sheer hard work, little bit of luck and a smile on my face. I have had been working as a Graphical Content Creator, who provides creative solutions to carter the needs of the many. Presently employed with Aristocrat leisure Ltd. as a Senior Lead Technical Artist, handling the Tech Art Department for the Big Fish Casino Individually. Communication has never been a barrier as I get in touch with people personally and interact with them in their zone of comfort to get the requirements and provide the best possible solutions. Par to various opinions I excell in a time constrained environments and handle things calm and composed, providing best outcome.
I have worked with various organizations as a freelancer and had been in the industry of graphical content creation for as long as I've known. I'm passionate about making games and have had various functional roles and have worked with variety of teams. I strive to be the best in the industry during my career.
Personally I'm a very huge fan of Manchester United Football Club. A talented Guitarist, hobby Coder, Leader and Sketching Artist with wide range of interest in Cooking, Travelling, Gaming and Hosting parties! Totally Chilled, Sarcasm can fly around, Fun to be around and easy to hang out with kind of guy.
Want to know more? We can always chat over a cup of coffee or a mug of Beer!
Education
2010-2014
BE Computer Science
Anna University
Did my Bachelor's in Engineering, majoring in computer Science and specializing in computer grahics and gaming technologies from Anna University through RVSCET.
2016-2019
BSc (Hons) Game Design & Development
Birmingham City University
Did another Bachelors Majoring in Game Design and Development specializing in gaming technologies like Unity, Unreal, Webgl and Opengl from Birmingham City University through Icat.
2016-2019
BSc Interactive Media
Bharathiyar University
Did another Bachelors Majoring in Interactive Media specializing in technologies like Unity, Unreal Adobe CS, 3d Modelling, rendering and Art Production from Bharathiyar University through Icat.
Work Experience
Feb 2023-Present
Aristocrat Leisure Limited
Senior Lead Technical Artist
- Spearheaded the technical art pipeline including layout setup, asset integration, memory profiling, and optimization.
- Liaised with stakeholders and cross-disciplinary teams to ensure seamless asset integration.
- Introduced innovative tools and scripting solutions to enhance efficiency and visual quality.
- Contributed to games like Viking Wins, Flippin Fish, Cash Spark Max, Magic Flames Stick and Spree, and more.
Jun 2022 – Feb 2022
Embee Software Pvt. Ltd
Senior Graphic Designer
- Designed marketing, social, and presentation graphics.
- Acted as the creative bridge between design and marketing teams.
- Delivered creative content for various clients and internal brand campaigns.
Nov 2019 – May 2022
Byju’s – Think & Learn Pvt. Ltd.
Team Lead - Media Art
- Managed a team of 15 artists producing educational digital art.
- Recognized for creative leadership and successful delivery of high-quality visuals.
- Oversaw the design and delivery of illustrations, layouts, and training new hires.
Jun 2019 – Oct 2019
Sophus IT Solutions
Team Lead – Digital Cartographer
- Managed a 12-member team creating detailed mall and airport maps for US/Canada clients.
- Automated mapping workflows and improved output quality and speed.
- Engaged with clients to manage deliverables and optimize team productivity.
May 2014 – Sep 2018
Cibigs Advertisement Pvt. Ltd.
Graphic Designer
- Produced digital marketing visuals and illustrations.
- Mentored junior artists and managed end-to-end design solutions.
- Achieved 9x Employee of the Month awards.