Emre Yilmaz

Emre Yilmaz is a seasoned technical artist and character technology lead with extensive experience in the gaming and animation industries, currently working at Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. since April 2013. Responsibilities include tool development with C++ plugins in Maya and Mudbox within the Characters / Technical Art group. Previous roles encompass senior positions at Tippett Studio, where notable projects included rigging and simulation for "Ted," and contributions to various ILM films, including "Pirates of the Caribbean 4." Emre has a robust background in character rigging and simulation, having worked on acclaimed titles such as "Shrek 2" and "Madagascar" at PDI/DreamWorks Animation. Educational credentials feature a Master's degree in Cognitive Science from Harvard University and various certifications in Machine Learning, AI, and Computer Vision.