I’m Rithu Varman
Welcome and thanks for visiting my site! I invite you to take a moment and look around. To learn more about my background, experience, skills and how we could potentially work together, simply contact me.
Work Experience
Publicity Head of Photography Club, Anglo Chinese School(Independent)
June 2017 - November 2018
I managed the public relations of the club, organizing recruitment events, managing social media accounts and designing graphics to be printed as posters or posted on the social media accounts.
Voluntary Trainer / Event Organizing Committee for S.Y.P.C
2017 &Â 2018
I was among the few organizing and helping run SYPC (Singapore Young Photographers' Convention), being a timeline planner, trainer, and technical support.
Production Assistant / Set & Props Designer, Independent Unreleased Film
December 2019
This is a Feature Film, releasing in theatres late 2022. I supported and played the roles of cameraman, inventory manager, set designer, assistant director and lighting technician. Contact me to find out more.
Research Design Intern, SUTD ROAR Labs
March 2020 - April 2020
I got an internship with the Robotics and Automation Research Labs run under Singapore University of Technology and Design where I got to learn a lot of new skills like mechanical design, CAD, Rendering, Troubleshooting, Manufacturing, Prototyping and a lot about electronics. I even had the chance to help out with one of their scholarly papers and got a mention.
Production Assistant, Independent Web Film/Series "Vizhiyoram"
July 2020 - September 2020
This is an online web-series, premiered as a movie. I supported and played the roles of inventory manager, set designer, creative director and lighting technician. Contact me to find out more.
Cinematographer, "The Love Within Us" short film
August 2020
The Love Within Us short film was made for the MM2 Short film competition and came out as the winner. I worked the camera on this project and also did lighting
Production Assistant, Music Video "Instalife"
September 2020
This was a short but fun project where I got to be a lighting technician and set designer.
Design Intern, Lionsbot International
August 2021 - February 2022
I was a design intern at lionsbot, where I got alot deeper into design and renderings
Associate Designer, Lionsbot International
February 2022-Current
I was a design intern at lionsbot, where I got alot deeper into design and renderings
Education
My Studies
2015 - 2018
Anglo Chinese Independent
"O" Levels
2019 - 2021
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Product Design and Innovation
Skills
Professional Competencies
Bilingual
I can speak and write fluently in Tamil and in English
CAD
I am fluent in using Solidworks, Creo and familiar with Rhino3d and Fusion 360
Interpersonal Skills
I have good presentation and communication skills, being able to mediate meeting, conduct interviews and present to masses without a problem
Photography
I am proficient with a camera and video editing soft wares like premiere pro and after effects
Prototyping
I have self taught knowledge on prototyping with electronics and knowledge from Interning at ROAR labs. I can use and code Arduinos to make functional prototypes and am experienced with tools such as 3d printers, Soldering Irons and Laser Cutting.
Leadership
I have a lot of experience working in a group or as a leader of group in projects. Be it leading the Prefects at my primary school or Leading the organizing of a nation wide event, IÂ have it under control
