Jeff Foucart

Experience

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  Heart of Texas Animation

  Nov 1993 - Oct 1998

  Final-Line Animation Supervisor; Assistant Animator; Production Manager and SFX artist

  - Supervised Final-Line Animation team (30+ artists) across multiple projects ranging from feature film, games, direct-to-video productions and commercials.- Supervised Assistant Animation teams (15+ artists) across multiple feature film projects.- Coordinated with and supervised global outsourcing studios to ensure and approve product quality across multiple projects.- Initiated and conducted multiple training seminars involving 20+ artists to aid in implementing production pipelines.- Initiated and maintained scene tracking library used by all artists and management when delegating scenes towards completion or especially for reuse. All art and assets were manually checked in and out through myself as a point man for all asset tracking.- Member of the Management and Development team establishing and maintain company vision and future projects. - Aided in annual employee reviews and portfolio reviews for prospective hires.- Produced key frames for final-line animation and SFX animation to be followed up by junior artists. - Represented Heart of Texas Animation during career days at schools, describing the animation industry while giving the students hands-on demonstrations of how to animate simple objects. Feature Film-Space Jam-Quest for Camelot-Prince of EgyptDirect-to-Video (Francesco's Friendly World Series)-The Gift's of Christmas-The Last Stone-The Broken CrossVideo Games-Nickelodeon's "The Rugrat's Adventure" (PC)-Disney Interactive's "Aladdin's Magic Carpet" (PC)Commercials-Alliance to Save Energy's "Home $weet Home"-"Coalition for Affordable Power"-Driscoll Children's Hospital Series -"Bicycle Safety" -"Poison" -"Seatbelt" -"Don't Go"-"Pack Rat"-"Running Bear" Show less

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  Commemorative Brands, Inc.

  Oct 1998 - Dec 1999

  Illustrator/ Designer

  - Member of the design team (meeting and collaborating with department managers) in charge of concept art for original ring designs.- Creation of technical drawings for patent art in conjunction with existing ring designs.- Produced shank and base designs for high school, college and pro-sports ring designs (including the 98 World Series Ring for the New York Yankees).- Successfully recreated 100+ pieces of lost artwork using nothing but tiny original tool dies and a magnifying glass which employed a process of skillsets that later adopted into the overall art department to become a standard protocol.-Trained other artists within Commemorative Brands showing how animation techniques/equipment can be used to maximize work flow by using better and more efficient drawing skills. Show less

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  Human Code

  Dec 1999 - Sept 2001

  Lead Animator

  - Created and maintained multiple production pipelines that allowed for the fastest creation of assets and revisions.- Initiated and maintain scoping and asset tracking across multiple projects simultaneously in development.- Drafted milestone and deliverable schedules.- Creation of rigging system used across multiple projects and platforms.- Team lead for the animation department in charge of communicating with designers, programmers and producers throughout product development.- Creation of original 2D and 3D animations (in-game and cut scene) across multiple software programs used on multiple platforms.- Assisted in Quality Assurance testing, bug tracking and bug fixing. -Disney Interactive's "Monster's, Inc. Wreck Room Arcade" (PC)-Disney Interactive's "Jessie's Wild West Rodeo" (PC)-Disney Interactive's "Mickey Saves the Day" (PC)-Nickelodeon's "The Wild Thornberry's Rambler" (PC)-Nickelodeon's "The Wild Thornberry's Safari So Good" (PC) Show less

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  Foundation 9 Entertainment

  Aug 2002 - Jul 2009

  Senior Animator

  - Created and maintained multiple production pipelines that allowed for the fastest creation of assets and revisions.- Initiated and maintained scoping and asset tracking across multiple projects simultaneously in development.- Drafted project milestone and deliverable schedules.- Team leader who helped implement and coordinate SCRUM and Agile Methodology internally across all development teams and with clients to ensure a flexible and iterative approach to milestones and revisions.- Created and maintained animation/gameplay "move trees" that were used by artists, programmers, designers and clients for the implementation of animation assets. These documents were highly detailed, entity-relationship charts (graphically and verbally).- Coordinated with outsourcing artists in multiple studios, both local and national.- Creation of studio-wide rigging system used across multiple projects and platforms.- Creation of original 2D and 3D animations (in-game and cut scene) across multiple software programs used on multiple platforms.- Creation of MEL scripts to aid in animation and character development.- Team lead for the animation department in charge of communicating with designers, programmers and producers throughout product development.- Assisted in Quality Assurance testing, bug tracking and bug fixing.-EA’s Charm Girls Club: My Fashion Show (DS)-EA’s Charm Girls Club: My Fashion Mall (DS)-EA’s Charm Girls Club: My Perfect Prom (DS)-20th Century Fox's "Another Night at the Museum" (DS)-NBC/Universal's "The Tale of Despereaux" (DS)-Sega's "The Incredible Hulk" (DS)-THQ's "Smackdown vs. Raw 2008" (DS)-Activision's "Over the Hedge: Hammy Goes Nuts" (DS)-Vivendi/Universal's "Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning" (DS)-Vivendi/Universal's "Spyro: Shadow Legacy" (DS)-Vivendi/Universal's "Ice Age2: The Melt Down" (DS)-Vivendi/Universal's "Robots" (DS)-Activision's "Spider-man2: The Game" (PC) Show less

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  Local and National Animation Studios

  Jan 2010 - Jun 2011

  Freelance Animator

  - Initiated and maintain scoping and asset tracking for all animations and character assets.- Coordinated with programmers and maintained Version Management for all animated assets.- Aided in the creation and maintained animation/gameplay "move trees" that were used by artists, programmers, designers and clients for the implementation of animation assets. These documents were highly detailed, entity-relationship charts (graphically and verbally).- Coordinated with additional outsourcing artists.- Creation of successful rigging system used across multiple platforms.- Creation of 3D animations (in-game and cut scene) used on multiple platforms. clients include:-Planet Texas Studios- THQ's Kung Fu Panda 2 (Animator); PlayFirst's Egg Versus Chicken for the iPhone (Senior Animator); Zynga's Treasure Isle (Senior Animator); unannounced direct-to-video release (2D and 3D animation)-Super Happy Fun Fun- THQ’s UFC Undisputed 2010 for the iPhone/iPad (Senior Animator), including 2 expansion packs with 10 new fighters-The Insantiy Corporation- Cell Phone Sally video "9-1-1: Getting Help Is Easy." (Senior Animator) Show less

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  Planet Texas Studios, Inc.

  Jun 2011 - Sept 2013

  Senior Animator/ Project Coordinator

  -Created original 2D and 3D animation for games, sales/marketing promotions and straight-to-video releases using multiple software programs across multiple platforms.- Created and maintained multiple production pipelines that allowed for the fastest creation of assets and revisions.- Created and maintained animation/gameplay "move trees" that were used by artists, programmers, designers and clients for the implementation of animation assets. These documents were highly detailed, entity-relationship charts (graphically and verbally).- Created and implemented studio animation testing system for prospective hires.- Creation of studio-wide rigging system used across multiple projects and platforms.- Creation of MEL scripts to aid in animation and character development.- Trained and mentored junior animators implementing company's best practices and production pipeline.- Drafted project budgets and milestone/deliverable schedules.- Coordinated directly with clients across deadlines and milestones to ensure implementation of feedback and revisions.- Implemented and coordinated Agile Methodology with clients to ensure the most flexible and iterative approach to milestones and revisions.- Initiated and maintained scoping and asset tracking across multiple projects simultaneously in development.- Coordinated with outsourcing artists in multiple studios, both local and national. -Emerson Pit Mine Interactive Tour (3D art)-Framework Benefit's Employer Promo Spot (2D animation)-TXDOT and Bike Texas' BWRTH project (3D animation)-Snow White: The Queen's Return (2D animation)-iDonate Promo spot (2D animation)-LiveSure's Sales Demo (2D animation)-Sphere World Production's "Flatland2: Sphereland" (2D and 3D animation, direct-to-video)-Zynga's "Elite Slots" (Facebook)-Zynga's "The Ville" (Facebook)-Zynga's Treasure Isle (Facebook)-PlayFirst's Mall Dash (iPhone) -PlayFirst's Cooking Dash (iPhone) Show less

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  Railroad Commission of Texas

  Dec 2013 - now

  • Plan and direct resources for the development and support of agency’s information technology (IT) priorities, strategies and goals.• Manage ITS resources through personnel management, administrative and organizational functions, and ensure professional development of section staff.• Manage server, database, network, mainframe and change management activities.• Manage delivery of foundational server, network, mainframe and desktop services across multiple technologies/platforms (Active Directory, Unix/Linux, Microsoft, JAVA, Oracle Forms, Oracle RDBMS, GIS, Commercial-off-the-Shelf Software, mainframe and next generation clouded solutions).• Manage service delivery of outsourced vendors providing data center services.• Manage and develop outsourced service provider contracts/agreements.• Oversee successful implementation and execution of ITS infrastructure, operations and desktop support projects which require coordination, planning, budgeting, scheduling, contracting, and monitoring of activities in compliance with agency and division policies, procedures and priorities.• Communicate, coordinate and provide guidance to management, team leaders and technical staff regarding team functions. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, IT Service Delivery Director and CIO to plan needed improvements.• Oversee direct internal and external customer support and service delivery.•RDBMS: Oracle 12C version 12.1.0.2•Oracle Fusion Middleware: Oracle WebLogic Server 12C•Database Tools: SQL*Plus, SQL Developer, Toad, Enterprise Manager, RMAN, Grid Control, Scheduler•Build Tools: Jenkins, Apache Ant, Apache Maven•Version Control/Configuration Management Software: Git Bitbucket, ClearCase, Perforce, CVS, DevTrack•Project/Defect Tracking Software: JIRA, ClearQuest, Bugzilla•IT Service Management/Help Desk Software: Remedyforce, Track-It•Operating Systems: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.7, mainframe (Z/OS), Windows 10•Mainframe software: TSO/ISPF Show less General Team Lead Tasks-Coordinate team activities/goals with IT management’s priorities, strategies and goals-Backup for System Administrator, Database Administrator and Build/Release EngineerCoordinate Infrastructure support with DCS vendor to maintain uninterrupted service-Primary agency contact for DCS vendor to update and monitor DCS remedy incidents/service requests-Maintain knowledge of DIR/DCS vendor standards, requirements and proceduresProvide support for RRC server/network infrastructure-Proactively plan infrastructure projects, budgetary needs and technology transitions-Create and maintain documentation of systems architecture and inventory-Plan, implement, monitor and evaluate operational policies/procedures-Maintain optimal system performance by establishing monitoring and notification systems-Develop and maintain system capacity planning-Develop, test and maintain Disaster Recovery plans for critical agency infrastructureEnsure improved quality assurance and systems development processes-Ensure Systems Development Lifecycle Management is formalized into SOP's and Change Control processes/standards are in place, documented and followedEnsure compliance with Commission security policies-Create, document and maintain policies/procedures in compliance with agency, state and federal security policies/best practices-Establish security monitoring and notification systems•RDBMS: Oracle 12C version 12.1.0.2•Oracle Fusion Middleware: Oracle WebLogic Server 12C•Database Tools: SQL*Plus, SQL Developer, Toad, Enterprise Manager, RMAN, Grid Control, Scheduler•Build Tools: Jenkins, Apache Ant, Apache Maven•Version Control/Configuration Management Software: Git Bitbucket, ClearCase, Perforce, CVS, DevTrack•Project/Defect Tracking Software: JIRA, ClearQuest, Bugzilla•IT Service Management/Help Desk Software: Remedyforce, Track-It•Operating Systems: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.4, mainframe (Z/OS), Windows 10•Mainframe software: TSO/ISPF Show less Performs configuration management and software build/release tasks for the Infrastructure and Application Development Team of the ITS Division of the Railroad Commission of Texas.- develops and documents standard methodologies in configuration management and software builds - standardizes and maintains build process and environment for the release of software builds in production and test environments- documents and maintains history of planned file and configuration changes per software release- analyzes and monitors dev-test and production systems to ensure that change control requirements are met- maintains internal information services for audit requirements; performs liaison activities with cross functional staff- provides reports on change control to supervisors, information security officers and executive management- consults with staff members to schedule work and coordinate programming projects- assists in managing and maintaining all production and non-production relational databases, servers and environments- assists in monitoring database and server activity, analyzing and debugging errors, and creating/maintaining dev-test databases and WebLogic servers- reviews and executes database changes associated with application deployments- applications consist of Java, Business Intelligence, Oracle Forms and Reports, JDeveloper and GIS• RDBMS: Oracle 12C version 12.1.0.2• Oracle Fusion Middleware: Oracle WebLogic Server 12C• Database Tools: SQL*Plus, SQL Developer, Toad, Enterprise Manager, RMAN, Grid Control, Scheduler• Build Tools: Jenkins, Apache Ant, Apache Maven• Version Control/Configuration Management Software: Git Bitbucket, ClearCase, Perforce, CVS, DevTrack• Project/Defect Tracking Software: JIRA, ClearQuest, Bugzilla• IT Service Management/Help Desk Software: Remedyforce, Track-It• Operating Systems: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.8, mainframe (Z/OS), Windows 7• Mainframe software: TSO/ISPF Show less

  • Infrastructure, Operations and Desktop Support Manager

    Jan 2019 - now

  • Infrastructure Team Lead

    Apr 2017 - Jan 2019

  • Build and Release Engineer

    Dec 2013 - Apr 2017