Chris Fernandes
About Chris Fernandes
Chris Fernandes is a System Administrator at BOAT ROCKER MEDIA, where he has worked since 2020. He has a diverse background in user experience, technical recruiting, web development, and customer service, with a strong educational foundation in computer science and product management.
Work at Boat Rocker Media
Chris Fernandes has been employed at Boat Rocker Media as a System Administrator since 2020. In this role, he administers a variety of applications tailored for the animation industry, including Maya, Houdini, Avid, Harmony, Substance Suite, Mari, and Adobe Suite. He has played a significant role in implementing and assisting with Windows 10 migration projects. Additionally, he conducts weekly onboarding sessions for new hires, focusing on adapting to new working requirements due to the pandemic. He also trains new team members to ensure they are well-prepared for their roles.
Previous Experience in User Experience and Technical Recruitment
Prior to his current position, Chris Fernandes worked at Akendi as a User Experience Architect from 2018 to 2020. His responsibilities included enhancing user experience strategies. He briefly worked at Capco as a Technical Recruiter in 2020, where he focused on recruiting technical talent. His diverse experience also includes a role as a Web Developer Assistant at Ontario Public Service in 2017 and as a Researcher at the same organization from 2017 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Chris Fernandes studied at Ryerson University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Computer Science with a focus on Human-Computer Interaction from 2013 to 2018. He further enhanced his skills by completing a Product Management program at BrainStation in 2019. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in system administration and user experience.
Background in Customer Service and Animation
Chris Fernandes began his career in customer service, working as a Customer Service Specialist at Walmart Canada in 2015. He also gained experience in the animation industry as a Render Wrangler at Arc Productions from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, he served as a Coach at Hatch Canada for two months in 2017, contributing to his diverse skill set.