Tamara Orlova🇨🇦

About Tamara Orlova

Technical Artist | Games | 3D | Unity | Unreal | Houdini | Tools | Game | Gam... at Netflix

I am a Technical Artist - a developer who creates tools for artists. I am focusing on mentees who target gaming, film, or IT as technical artists, 3D artists, or developers.

I have radically switched my career 2 times. After IT consulting career following business school, I broke into the video game industry as a self-taught 3D Artist. Later I became a Technical Artist - a developer who creates technical solutions for artists or closely works with visual aspect of the game.

I made mobile games with Neopets and Hothead, contributed to the indie games scene — most notably, Inscryption — and ventured into AAA with FIFA at Electronic Arts (EA). Additionally, I worked in IT and crafted procedural worlds to train self-driving vehicles & drones. Currently, I am building experimental games and projects with the Netflix Games R&D team to steer Netflix’s technology investments.

What I can help technical artists, developers, or 3D artists with: 💼 Career advice 💻 Gaming and IT industry knowledge 📁 Portfolio, resume, and Linkedin review 🎙️ Interview preparation ↪️ Career transition

Frequently Asked Questions: ❓Is this mentorship free? 💬It is! ❓My request for session has expired! 💬I might take longer than 3 days to respond, so please resend it. I always reply.

Expertise

Sessions with Tamara Orlova

• General Mentorship (30 min): Embarking on a professional journey in gaming, film, or IT and feeling overwhelmed or unsure of your direction? Sometimes, the path isn't clear, or there are multiple avenues you're considering. Whether you're juggling varied topics, seeking clarity on specific challenges, or simply need a guiding hand to help you navigate the vast landscape of technical artistry and development, this is your session. Together, we'll dive deep, untangle your thoughts, and carve out actionable insights tailored to your unique aspirations. From the technical nuances to the broader strokes of the industry, I'm here to illuminate and guide. Embrace the uncertainty! Let's discover your potential and craft your journey together.

What mentees say

“Tamara was really genuine and open to answering all the questions I had. I particularly appreciated how driven yet encouraging the conversation was. As someone new to the field, I was given a lot more insights on practical tips in preparing myself into the career, and the skills and mindset I should have going into it. Definitely learnt more and appreciate all the help and advice!”

“Tamara is not only patient and knowledgeable but also thoughtful and caring towards those she mentors. Before our sessions, she takes the time to do prep work, gaining basic knowledge about the work I do so that she can provide tailored suggestions and guidance. Her genuine concern for my well-being and success shines through in her actions.”

“Answers questions directly with clarity and experiences to back them up. Brushed up on given portfolios and information sent before session. Open to future consultations about progress.”