Ammaar Akhtar

Motivated sixth form student pursuing a Cybersecurity T Level, demonstrating strong attention to detail and a passion for technology. Actively seeking work experience to enhance technical skills and teamwork capabilities. Committed to gaining practical insights into the cybersecurity industry and contributing effectively to team projects.

• Local mosque, Have had the privilege of working closely with the local mosque to plan and coordinate fundraising and charity events, which have not only fostered a strong sense of community but also supported meaningful causes and aided those in need.
• Local community, Have actively collaborated with the local community to organize and celebrate Eid festivals, creating inclusive and vibrant events that bring people together to foster unity and cultural appreciation.
• Worked in a busy local corner shop providing efficient customer service. Handled cash, card and contactless payments. Assisted with daily tasks including restocking shelves, checking expiry dates, unpacking deliveries, and maintaining product displays. Kept the shop clean and organised. Ensuring a pleasant experience for customers.

Private VFX Artist at Roblox Corporation 06/2024 

• Developed an explosion VFX by generating procedural textures in After Effects, exporting them for integration into the game engine, and animating them using timeline controls.
• Combined multiple layered textures to construct an impactful frame effect for enhanced visual fidelity. Designed a slash VFX by hand-drawing a texture, formatting it into a flipbook sequence, and animating it in the game engine to achieve a dynamic and fluid slash effect.
• Designed and optimized a character move set for a game by analysing and incorporating references from existing games and media.
• Utilized advanced VFX techniques and programming expertise to implement and refine animations, effects, and gameplay mechanics for a cohesive and engaging player experience, leading to a 30% increase in the game’s player base.

• Visual Effects (VFX) Artist
• Tennis
• MMA
• Reading