Ilja Burzev is a 3D Generalist and Technical Artist specializing in real-time graphics, VR/XR, and pipeline/tool development. With a B.A. in Integrated Design from KISD, he bridges design thinking and technology to build robust workflows and high-quality assets, and served as Technical Art Director on the handcrafted adventure Harold Halibut. At CGL, Ilja contributes practice-driven teaching and has collaborated on WMA research projects—including the VR titles Virtual Bauhaus and Virtual Time Travel—connecting production realities with emerging technologies.