Emmanuel Seynaeve
About Emmanuel Seynaeve
Emmanuel Seynaeve is a Principal Software Engineer with extensive experience in the creative industry, having held various roles in software engineering and technical direction across multiple countries. He specializes in developing tools for animation, visual effects, and games, and has a strong background in full-stack development and machine learning.
Current Role at Lumen5
Emmanuel Seynaeve currently serves as Principal Software Engineer at Lumen5, a position he has held since 2022 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. In this role, he focuses on developing innovative solutions that enhance user experience and streamline processes within the platform. His expertise in full-stack development and machine learning contributes to the company's mission of simplifying video creation for users.
Previous Experience at Lumen5
Before his current role, Emmanuel worked at Lumen5 as Principal Software Engineer (Graphics) from 2019 to 2022. His responsibilities included creating intuitive graphical applications that addressed complex processes. He also served as a Senior Software Engineer (Graphics) at Lumen5 from 2018 to 2019, where he contributed to the development of graphics-related features.
Career Background in Animation and Visual Effects
Emmanuel has extensive experience in the animation and visual effects industry. He worked at Framestore CFC as Lead Character TD from 2007 to 2009 and held positions at notable companies such as Sony Pictures Imageworks and Blue Sky Studios. His roles included Senior Technical Animator and Software Engineer (Graphics), where he developed tools for animation and visual effects, showcasing his technical skills and creativity.
Educational Background and Specialization
Emmanuel studied Graphic Design at Vrij Technish Instituut Brugge from 1994 to 1998. He furthered his education in 1999 at Alias|Wavefront, where he specialized in Maya for 11 months. In 2018, he completed a Deep Learning Nanodegree in Artificial Intelligence at Udacity. This educational foundation supports his expertise in developing advanced tools and applications in the creative industry.
Expertise in Software Development and Machine Learning
Emmanuel possesses a strong background in software development, particularly in full-stack development and machine learning. His experience spans various roles in startups and established companies, where he has focused on creating tools that enhance user experience. His ability to work with cross-functional stakeholders has been instrumental in delivering successful projects in the creative industry.