Shish Aikat has an extensive background in postproduction and education. He is the Head of Global Learning at John Hughes Institute (JHI) and is the former Global Head of Training-VFX at DNEG. Aikat also led the deployment of global learning systems and initiatives as the Head of Global Learning at Tau Films and Rhythm & Hues (R&H) Studios, where he oversaw operations in the U.S., Canada, India, Malaysia, and Taiwan. During that time, he co-founded Rhythm & Hues University (RHU) during his time at R&H, to create and foster a global learning ecosystem for the company. Aikat is one of the co-founders of the JHI, established to promote training and education related to the art and science of entertainment. He was also Vice Principal of Exceptional Minds, a vocational academy/studio in animation and VFX for young adults on the autism spectrum, and a technical communicator for systems/engineering design in the Los Angeles area and Silicon Valley. Aikat earned his MFA in Film, Video, and Computer Animation and his M.A. in Communication Management from the University of Southern California.