Summary
Jason Farwell is a 3D imaging analyst and VFX generalist with 11 years of experience blending artistry and technical rigor to produce photoreal visuals for film, interactive media, and medical imaging. Currently at Heartflow, he transforms cardiac CT scans into anatomically precise, simulation-ready 3D models used for CFD analysis and non-invasive diagnosis. He brings deep tool fluency in Maya, Houdini, Nuke, and Python automation, having built custom pipelines that accelerate iteration and reduce manual workload. As founder of an e-commerce visualization startup, he applied the same scripting and design skills to cut order processing time by roughly 70% while producing marketing-grade renderings. Jason’s freelance work includes high-profile YouTube VFX and fast-turnaround FX systems designed for artistic flexibility, reflecting his strength in marrying creative direction with engineering constraints. Based in Mountain View and trained at UCLA in Design Media Arts, he enjoys cross-disciplinary collaboration and building practical tools that scale production quality.
11 years of coding experience
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Design Media Arts, Bachelor of Arts - BA, Design Media Arts at University of California, Los Angeles