Clear constraints matter more than long prompts. Human review remains the final quality gate.
Next iteration
Document a repeatable workflow with source, output, and review criteria.
Problem
Manual transfers, naming, and notifications create avoidable production friction.
Why it matters
Small reliable automations can protect attention without replacing judgement.
Approach
Build small, observable flows and keep every automated step reversible.
Tools
n8n / Google Workspace / Notion API / Zapier
Current state
LEARNING
What was learned
Start with one trigger and one useful output. Logs and failure states are part of the workflow.
Next iteration
Connect a verified media handoff and document its failure path.
Problem
Cloud-only tools are not always the right fit for private notes or local research.
Why it matters
Local models make privacy, latency, and hardware constraints visible.
Approach
Compare small local models for tagging, document questions, and research assistance.
Tools
LLM Studio / Ollama / Jan
Current state
EXPERIMENT
What was learned
Hardware limits shape useful model choices. A smaller focused task is easier to evaluate.
Next iteration
Create a repeatable evaluation set for one media-organisation task.
Problem
A large mixed-media archive becomes hard to browse when naming and metadata drift.
Why it matters
A clean archive reduces search time and makes reuse safer.
Approach
Use stable public IDs, verified categories, dimensions, and publication states.
Tools
Cloudinary / Google Drive / Structured metadata
Current state
PROTOTYPE
What was learned
Consistency is more useful than complexity. Draft and published states prevent accidental claims.
Next iteration
Complete duplicate review and group the strongest assets into verified case studies.
BUILTBETWEENMONSOONANDDESERTLIGHT.
I'm Yadu Krishnan K S, a multidisciplinary creative professional from Kerala, now based in Abu Dhabi.
I began with photography and video, then gradually moved into editing, creative direction, content operations, AI tools, automation and technical systems.
That combination now shapes how I work: understand the real problem, create the visual result and improve the process around it.
YADU / KERALA → ABU DHABIMultimedia Specialist and Creative Systems BuilderAbu Dhabi, UAE
Abstract generated brand texture — atmospheric interpretation, not documentary or client work.
ABU DHABI / NIGHTABU DHABI / DESERT LIGHT
Kerala, IndiaAbu Dhabi, UAE
VERIFIED EXPERIENCE / 2020–PRESENT
EXPERIENCE,NOTAWALLOFJOBTITLES.
01
SFC Group / TEN11 Hospitality
Multimedia Specialist / IT Support
Abu Dhabi
Aug 2024–Present
RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop multimedia strategies and produce photography and video for restaurant brands.
Manage digital marketing across Google Ads, Google Business, Meta Ads, and GA4.
Support DNS, email, and day-to-day IT troubleshooting.
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
Introduced AI-enhanced editing and automated social-media workflows.
Deployed server-based email-signature automation.
02
Maven Events
Senior Videographer & Photographer
Abu Dhabi
Sep 2022–Jan 2024
RESPONSIBILITIES
Planned, directed, captured, and edited event coverage and branded visual campaigns.
Worked with clients to align content with brand strategy and long-term goals.
Led and supported creative teams through changing production needs and social formats.
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
Brought current social formats and AI-assisted workflows into production.
Maintained consistent visual identity across corporate event deliverables.
03
Royal Swiss Auto Services
Videographer / Photographer / Graphic Designer
Abu Dhabi
Jan 2022–Sep 2022
RESPONSIBILITIES
Planned, shot, and edited video, photography, and graphics for automotive promotions.
Managed concurrent marketing projects under strict deadlines.
Worked across product shoots, events, and social campaigns while maintaining brand consistency.
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
Maintained an organised multimedia asset library.
Built a rapid content pipeline with marketing and cross-functional teams.
04
Independent
Videographer & Photographer / Content Creator
Kerala
Aug 2020–Dec 2021
RESPONSIBILITIES
Created tailored visual content across hospitality, fashion, tourism, and cafe sectors.
Built camera-to-Instagram workflows for faster social delivery.
Repurposed footage across multiple social platforms with AI-assisted tools.
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
Expanded from capture into editing and platform-specific delivery.
Developed a multidisciplinary working method across varied client environments.
EDUCATION
B.Tech in Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
Federal Institute of Science and Technology (FISAT)
Kerala
2016–2021
WHAT'SONTHEBENCH
Tools, systems and environments I work with. Always learning. Always building.
Generated illustration — not documentary equipment photography. It does not depict Yadu's personal equipment.
01
CAMERA
USE
Sony FX30
35mm cinema lens
Lighting
Gimbal and production accessories
Samsung S24 Ultra
02
POST
USE
Adobe Premiere Pro
After Effects
Lightroom
Photoshop
DaVinci Resolve
CapCut
Final Cut Pro
03
CREATIVE SYSTEMS
EXPLORE
Cloudinary
AI image and video tools
Gemini and Google AI tools
n8n
No-code builders
AI agent platforms
04
TECHNICAL
LEARN
Windows
macOS
Ubuntu
Local LLM tools
SQL fundamentals
Self-hosting
Networking
DevOps experiments
10 / Contact transmission
BRINGTHEBRIEF.ORJUSTTHEPROBLEM.
Available for visual production, content systems, selected collaborations and multidisciplinary opportunities in Abu Dhabi, across the UAE and remotely.