Siddharth Kolte

Siddharth Kolte has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Siddharth joined ETLOK Studios in 2021 as an Art Director. Prior to that, they worked at Caterpillar Inc. from 2016, where they held various roles including Engineer, Manager 1 - ITDD, and Game Developer. During their time at Caterpillar, Siddharth developed a CAT Production Measurement (CPM) 2 Emulator app for the 982M WheelLoader and utilized the Microsoft HoloLens to create a Servicing and Repair Simulation.

Before joining Caterpillar, Siddharth worked at ETLOK Systems as a 3D Artist from 2015 to 2016. At ETLOK Systems, they conducted R&D work in Game Development using Unreal Engine 4, Unity, Virtual Reality, and WebGL.

From 2013 to 2015, Siddharth worked at HBK Contracting Company W.L.L as a 3D Modeller. Siddharth'sresponsibilities included creating construction sequencing animations for tender presentations, detailed modeling and rendering for communication with site, and collaborating with Revit Engineers and AutoCAD draughtsman for quality assurance in BIM.

Siddharth started their career at SLK Studios in 2012 as a 3D Generalist, where they focused on delivering photorealistic results and improving productivity and workflow by creating an automated MAX Script.

In 2010, Siddharth joined Etlok Systems as a 3D Artist and handled client communication, project planning, and estimations. Siddharth worked on various projects such as Gillette Commercial, Halo:Faith(Short), Nature of the Beast(Trailer), and How to Boil a Frog(Movie).

Prior to that, in 2008, Siddharth worked at MEDWATCHDOC INDIA as an Animation Designer. Siddharth led and developed a workflow from conceptualization to final execution, closely collaborating with clients on character designs and creating concept design and character models.

Siddharth's career started in 2007 at ONIO DESIGN as an Animation Designer, where they analyzed and developed a workflow for a patented product showcase and created a step-by-step animation based on a legal patent document.

Overall, Siddharth Kolte has a strong background in art direction, engineering, game development, 3D modeling, and animation design across various industries.

Siddharth Kolte's education history begins in 2004 when they enrolled at Symbiosis Institute of Design. Siddharth completed their Diploma in Communication Design with a specialization in Animation in 2008. In 2006 and 2007, Siddharth attended the INDIAN ACADEMY OF DESIGN ARTS & SCIENCE, where they earned a Certificate in 3D Animation and Visual Effects. Afterward, in 2009, they pursued further education at Vancouver Film School, where they achieved a Graduate Diploma in Animation in 2010.