"I am a 2D rigging artist situated in Manchester, UK. I've been very fortunate to have been in the industry for eight years, working on amazing animated shows for studios like Brown Bag Films, Fourth Wall and Factory Create. In my first job in the industry, I was lucky to collaborate with the rigging department and became interested in knowing how to rig a character or prop in Toon Boom. Since then, I have learnt more about my craft, and I get inspired by other riggers who push 2D rigging to its fullest potential. The thing I enjoy the most about being a 2D rigging artist is seeing the rigs I make being brought to life by animators. It still always baffles my mind. I aspire to develop my 2D rigging skills further to teach students how to rig in Toon Boom Harmony. "

Ahmed has extensive experience in the animation industry, working as a 2D animator, storyboard artist, and director. When he relocated to Canada, it opened new opportunities for him, including the role of character rigger. At Nelvana, he was a key contributor to the rigging process for 'Zokie of Planet Ruby'. This role allowed him to improve his animation skills. Ahmed also pursued freelance opportunities, as a director, storyboard artist, and lead animator.

"After graduating in 2012, my partner Iván Carmona and I founded Sunshine Animation in order to be able to keep working on making projects together. Since then, we have focused on making 2D traditional animation trailers and video game cutscenes, and we are very lucky to have an amazing team to helps us. Since we are a small studio of only 8 people, I get to work on multiple stages in each project we make. I would say my main role is that of an art director, but I also work on the storyboards and animatics, even making time for animation and clean up too."