Obaid Farooq, Founder

Obaid Farooq

Founder

AO-INTERACTIVE

Location
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
Education
Bachelor's degree, Technology and Computer Science
Experience
6 years, 10 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :6 years, 10 Months

Founder at AO-INTERACTIVE
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • April 2017 to April 2018

I started my own startup with a goal to create large scale VR gaming arena and serve as service company for AR, VR, and 3D animation. I had a team of 12 we worked and deliver projects to our clients. I left the company in April 2018

Chief Technology Officer at Iconize
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • April 2015 to March 2017

As a CTO at iconize my job was to work on new technologies like Augmented reality and Virtual Reality and create new business ideas that can generate good revenue. I created various products and successfully launched AR VR projects in Saudi Arabia.

Creative Director at Taqnia
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • September 2013 to February 2015
Art Director at Stallion
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • December 2011 to August 2013

I worked as Art Director for stallion my role was to establish commutation with the client and lead the team to meet client expectation. also in charge of 3d department working as modeler, Lighting Artist, Product Visualization etc.

I worked on several projects, Including طيش عيال for MBC a 15 episode series, Presentation of AL-Hram Extension. I was in charge of modeling Makkah model with extension Animation and Rendering. Colgate Adviser Animation. etc

Multimedia Artist at Ghesa Lumat
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • May 2011 to October 2011

I was responsible for making concept presentation for our clients, basically animation water fountains in 3d,

Free Lance Artist at Apostrophe Films www.apostrophefilms.com
  • Singapore
  • June 2011 to June 2011

I Worked with Apostrophe Films Singapore as a freelance artist. Developing 4 different 3d models of Disaster management Vehicles. Including textures etc.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Technology and Computer Science
  • at Karachi University
  • October 2011
Diploma, Gnomon Master Classes 2010 , 2011
  • at Gnomon School
  • August 2011

http://www.gnomonschool.com/master/2011/

Specialties & Skills

Augmented Reality
Animation
Unity3D
3D animation
Team Management
3ds max
Photoshop
Augmented Reality
Adobe Illustrator
Unity 3D

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

3d Animation and Visual Effects (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2010
Valid Until:
March 2010

Hobbies

  • 3D Art
    In year 2010 i wrote an article for a Imagine Publishing UK (3D artist Issue 15) describing the work flow involved in the development of the model. https://www.imagineshop.co.uk/magazines/3dartist/3d-artist-issue-15.html