Etienne Fleurant

Background

About Etienne Fleurant

Senior developer and team manager with a proven track record in the VFX and animation industry. I specialize in delivering high-quality code and scalable development processes for film, 3D, and animation pipelines. I’ve contributed to a wide range of productions including feature films, TV series, commercials, music videos, and animated features. Skilled in Python and C++, with growing expertise in Rust, I have a strong foundation in image compositing, color science, and image/video compression algorithms. I’ve architected, built and maintained complex pipelines in Linux-based environments, including dynamic, sandboxed systems using the ASWF Rez package manager, supported by CI/CD infrastructure, automated testing, and containerized workflows. I develop cross-platform GUI tools using Qt, PySide6, and QML, and have led the UX design of several artist-facing applications to ensure clarity and ease of use. In addition, I’ve built APIs, asset management systems, and pipeline tools for cross-departmental teams, as well as planning and tracking project milestones in Jira. I also have a keen aptitude for problem solving, excellent time management, and am actively developing competencies in machine learning and AI to further enhance creative workflows.