Our Faculty

MS D. K. Shirisha Reddy

Principal

Academic Leader | VFX Industry Expert

Mrs. D. K. Shirisha Reddy is an accomplished academic leader with over 19 years of experience in the VFX industry and education management. She previously served as Centre Head at Digiquest Academy for over nine years, where she demonstrated strong leadership and a commitment to student success.

With professional experience as a Senior Compositor in the VFX industry, she has contributed to major film projects, bringing valuable industry insights into education. Her student-centric approach and vision continue to drive academic excellence and innovation, helping bridge the gap between industry and education.

MS.Md. Prerana Makwana

Vice-Principal | Animation & Design Mentor

Prerana Makwana is an academic leader and creative professional in animation, design, and visual storytelling. With experience in international projects like Winx Club, Benjamin Bear, and Pet Pals, she brings strong industry insight into education.

At Digiquest Institute, she has grown from 2D Animation Instructor to Vice-Principal, contributing to curriculum development, faculty mentoring, and industry-focused training.

She also works in script writing and product design, and is the founder of P&S Naturals, where she led brand and packaging development.

Her work has been recognized with the Cinematica Expo Challengers Award 2025 (Women in Film)

Ms. Kottam Lavanya

Graphic Design Mentor | Student Relations Officer | Academic Coordinator

Kottam Lavanya is a dedicated academic professional and creative mentor specializing in graphic design and student engagement. She plays a key role in creating a structured, supportive, and career-focused learning environment at Digiquest.

Her teaching focuses on strong visual fundamentals, practical skills, and industry relevance. As a Student Relations Officer, she is known for her approachable nature and commitment to guiding students throughout their academic journey.

Combining creative mentorship with efficient academic coordination, she contributes to both student success and smooth institutional operations.

Ms. Heta Shah

Multi-Specialist Mentor | Leadership Coach | Student Success Enabler

Ms. Heta Shah is a dynamic mentor known for inspiring students to grow into confident professionals and future leaders. With a strong focus on leadership, entrepreneurship, and skill-based education, she empowers students to think independently and unlock their true potential.

Her mentoring style is supportive, approachable, and growth-driven, helping students build confidence, clarity, and real-world capabilities.

At Digiquest, she plays a key role in fostering a culture of leadership, collaboration, and student success.

Mr. Aditya Vardhan

Senior VFX Mentor

Mr. Aditya Vardhan is a skilled 3D artist and mentor specializing in environment design and compositing. With strong industry expertise, he connects creative concepts with real-world production workflows.

Known for his clear and practical teaching style, he simplifies complex techniques and delivers industry-focused training that builds both skill and confidence.

Through hands-on mentoring, he helps students develop strong visual storytelling and production-ready abilities.

At Digiquest, he plays a vital role in preparing students to succeed in the competitive VFX industry.

Mr. S. Ramakrishna

Senior Multimedia Mentor

S. Ramakrishna is an experienced multimedia professional and technical mentor specializing in 3D animation and digital design. With strong expertise in tools like 3ds Max, Maya, and ZBrush, he brings industry-level knowledge into the classroom.

Known for his practical and simplified teaching approach, he helps students master complex concepts while building strong technical and creative skills.

His mentoring focuses on hands-on learning, problem-solving, and industry readiness.

At Digiquest, he plays a key role in developing skilled, confident, and production-ready creative professionals.

Mr. Mahender E

Edititing Mentor

Mahender E is a multidisciplinary creative professional specializing in content creation, editing, and AI-powered media. With expertise in video editing, sound design, dubbing, and graphic design, he delivers high-quality, industry-ready content.

As an AI Media Specialist, he integrates advanced tools to enhance workflows, automate processes, and create next-generation digital content.

His approach combines creativity with strategy, bringing strong insights in digital marketing, branding, and audience engagement.

At Digiquest, he mentors students in modern content production and AI-driven workflows, preparing them for the evolving digital media industry.

Mr. Vinod Sasikumar

Colour grading & VFX Mentor

A passionate colourist with over 15 years of experience in the film industry, specializing in cinematic colour grading using Baselight. Trained at MGR Film Institute, he combines strong technical knowledge in film processing with a creative approach to visual storytelling.

Her mentoring style is supportive, approachable, and growth-driven, helping students build confidence, clarity, and real-world capabilities. Vinod has worked extensively on feature films and digital content, bringing consistency, depth, and mood to every frame. His expertise lies in colour correction, look development, and advanced Baselight workflows, collaborating closely with filmmakers to achieve their visual vision.