Pixar Animation Studios
Industry: Computer animation company
DescriptionPixar Animation Studios, commonly referred to as Pixar, is an American computer animation film studio based in Emeryville, California, that is a subsidiary of Walt Disney Studios, owned by the Walt Disney Company. Founded: 3 February 1986 Parent organization: Walt Disney Studios Headquarters: Emeryville, California, United States Acquisition date: 2006 Founders: Steve Jobs, Edwin Catmull, Alvy Ray Smith
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Pixar Animation Studios Employees
Lucasfilm - Industrial Light and Magic January 2009 - Present
Lucasfilm June 2008 - August 2008
Pixar Animation Studios January 2008 - June 2008
Lucasfilm June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Maya, Python, MEL, Linux, Photoshop, Visual Effects, MASSIVE, Cloth Simulation, Scripting, Film, Computer Graphics
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2004 — 2008
BS, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Computer Graphics
Google April 2015 - Present
Twitter November 2010 - March 2015
Walt Disney Animation Studios February 2007 - November 2010
Pixar Animation Studios July 2005 - February 2007
Pixar Animation Studios June 2004 - September 2004
Oliver Wyman September 1999 - May 2003
Skills
Start-ups, Financial Modeling, Digital Media, Strategy, Product Management, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Leadership, Forecasting, Management, Project Management, Sales Operations, Strategic Partnerships, Strategic Planning, Digital Strategy, Digital Marketing, Corporate Finance, Competitive Analysis, Budgets, Analytics
Education
UCLA Anderson School of Management 2003 — 2005
MBA
University of Calgary 1994 — 1999
BComm
Space Exploration Technologies July 2012 - Present
Pixar Animation Studios July 2009 - December 2009
Skills
Python, Aerospace, Testing, Software Engineering, OpenGL, C++, Simulations, Analysis, Algorithms, Test Automation, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software
Education
The Ohio State University 2006 — 2012
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Computer Science & Engineering
The Ohio State University 2006 — 2010
Master of Science (MS), Computer Science & Engineering
The Ohio State University 2001 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science & Engineering
Pixar Animation Studios June 2014 - Present
Pixar Animation Studios September 2010 - May 2014
Pixar Animation Studios January 2006 - September 2010
New Wave Entertainment December 2002 - December 2005
Nickelodeon March 1998 - July 2002
Skills
Post Production, Film, Dvd, Television, Film Production, Feature Films, Video Production, HD Video, Video, Production Managment, Entertainment, Animation
Education
The Sage Colleges - Russell Sage College 1989 — 1993
BA, Performing Arts & English
Berkeley Rep
Pixar Animation Studios May 2015 - Present
Associated Students of the University of California August 2014 - August 2015
Google @ Berkeley October 2014 - May 2015
Zynga July 2014 - October 2014
Blue Jeans Network May 2014 - July 2014
TAMID Israel Investment Group January 2014 - May 2014
UC Berkeley August 2013 - May 2014
Undergraduate Marketing Association September 2013 - December 2013
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, English, Research, Windows, Outlook, Photoshop, Teaching, HTML, Social Media, Event Planning, Facebook, Public Speaking, Marketing, Social Networking, Fundraising, Leadership
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2011 — 2015
BS, Political Economy
University of California, Berkeley 2011 — 2015
Bachelor's degree, Public Policy Analysis (Minor)
University of California, Berkeley 2011 — 2015
Bachelor's degree, German Language and Literature (Minor)
Pixar Animation Studios March 2012 - September 2014
Pixar Animation Studios June 2009 - July 2010
Pixar Animation Studios October 2005 - June 2009
Pixar Animation Studios October 2004 - October 2005
Ex'pression College April 2003 - May 2004
Resort at Squaw Creek by Destination Hotels and Resorts October 1996 - January 1999
Skills
Contract Management, Project Management, Project Coordination, Executive..., Database Design, Database Administration, Contractual Agreements, Legal Assistance, Legal Research, Handle Confidential..., Editing, Event Planning, Events Coordination, Scheduling, Travel Arrangements, Document Drafting, Organization Skills, Hiring Crew, Employee Training, Entertainment, Film Production, Spreadsheets, Feature Films, Event Management, Research, Marketing Strategy, Microsoft Excel, Production, Mac, FileMaker, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Photoshop, Website Design, Customer Service, OS X, Film, Management
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2000 — 2003
BA, English
The Institute for Central American Development Studies 1993 — 1993
Language and Society Immersion Program
Tamalpais High School 1989 — 1993
High School Diploma
Walt Disney Animation Studios March 2013 - Present
Laika June 2012 - August 2012
Action Sports Design June 2010 - June 2012
Pixar Animation Studios June 2011 - August 2011
Site Design Group, INC. August 2008 - June 2010
Skills
Lighting, Shading, Design, Graphic Design, Maya, Photoshop, Compositing, Photography, Shake, Renderman, Texturing, Rendering, C++, Python, Skate Park Design, Architectural Design, Landscape Architecture, Sustainable Design, Vray, Nuke, Mental Ray, Parks, Designs, After Effects, Mudbox, Visual Effects, Modeling, Computer Animation, 3D visualization, 3D Modeling, 3D Visualization
Education
The Ohio State University 2012 — 2014
Digital Animation and Interactive Media
University of Colorado at Denver 2011 — 2012
Digital Animation
University of Colorado at Denver 2010 — 2011
Architecture
University of Colorado Boulder 2005 — 2008
B.Envd, Architecture and Planning
Trinidad State Junior College 2003 — 2005
AAS, Engineering Technology & Community Planning
Trinidad State Junior College 2003 — 2005
Associate of Arts (A.A.)
Trinidad State Junior College 2003 — 2005
AGS - Associate's of General Studies
Telltale Games May 2014 - Present
Pixar Animation Studios October 1998 - January 2014
Various SF Bay Area Restaurants December 1982 - May 2002
RAS Productions January 1996 - March 1998
Duo Creative Communications 1997 - 1998
Skills
Film Production, Film, Entertainment, Video Games, Production Managment, Project Management, Producing, Creative Direction, Feature Films, Short Films, Video Production, Commercials, Media Production, Computer Animation, Digital Media, Animation, Pre-production, Broadcast, Television, Storytelling, Post Production, Visual Effects, Final Draft, Editorial, Writing, Scripting, Copywriting, Creative Nonfiction..., Screenwriting, Japanese to English..., FileMaker, Mac, Theatre, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Acting, Blogging, Photoshop, Books, Technology, Internet, Critical Thinking, Resource Management, Staff Development, Data Tracking, Food & Beverage, Communication, Production Management
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1989 — 1995
Bachelor of Science, International Development, Conservation and Resources Studies
University of San Francisco 2007 — 2009
MFA, Creative Writing, Non-fiction
PlanGrid January 2015 - Present
Better. October 2013 - December 2014
Choir September 2012 - September 2013
S23P January 2012 - September 2012
BranchOut July 2011 - December 2011
Top Prospect July 2010 - July 2011
DreamWorks Animation May 2008 - June 2010
Industrial Light & Magic June 2006 - March 2008
Pixar Animation Studios June 2004 - August 2004
Skills
English, Ruby on Rails, Computer Graphics, MEL, Python, Ruby, CSS, Maya, Mobile Applications, Git, Visual Effects, C++, Simulations, User Experience, Mobile Devices, Front-end, Subversion, MongoDB, Animation, iOS development, CoffeeScript, Rigid Body Dynamics, Test Driven Development, Mobile, iOS, Objective-C, OpenGL, Scalability, Visual Design, Agile Methodologies, AngularJS, Adobe Illustrator, nodejs, Physical Simulation, TDD, Pair Programming, JavaScript, Jade, RSpec, Jasmine, LESS, Space Pen, UX, APIs, iOS Development
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2002 — 2006
BS, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
Lynbrook High School 1998 — 2002
Pixar Animation Studios November 1997 - Present
Pixar Animation Studios January 2012 - June 2013
Pixar Animation Studios January 2011 - December 2011
Visual Concepts June 1995 - October 1997
Skills
Computer Graphics, 3D, MEL, Maya, Pipeline Development, Visual Effects, Film, Rigging, Computer Animation, Technical Direction
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1991 — 1995
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
UC Berkeley October 2013 - Present
San Francisco Silent Film Festival November 2012 - Present
Riney March 2013 - April 2013
Lucasfilm Animation April 2011 - November 2012
San Francsico Silent Film Festival March 2011 - May 2011
ImageMovers Digital February 2009 - December 2010
TBBC 2007 - 2007
Pixar Animation Studios 1994 - 2006
Skills
Visual Effects, Feature Films, Computer Animation, Animation, Post Production, Film, Film Production, Rendering, Event Planning, Fundraising, Advertising, Events Coordination, Commercials, 3D, Project Management, Shading
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1979 — 2009
BA, Film Studies
University of California, Berkeley 1979 — 1982
BA, Film
Apple August 2013 - Present
Pixar Animation Studios May 2012 - August 2012
Apple Inc. May 2011 - August 2011
Pixar Animation Studios June 2010 - August 2010
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center January 2005 - June 2009
Skills
Python, C++, Java, Computer Graphics, User Interface Design, Autodesk Maya, Objective-C, Maya, C, CSS, Software Engineering, Adobe Creative Suite, iPhone SDK, HTML5, OS X, OpenGL, iOS development
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2009 — 2013
B.A., UC Berkeley
Torrey Pines High School 2005 — 2009
University of Arizona Poetry Center November 2014 - Present
University of Arizona Poetry Center 2008 - Present
University of Arizona August 2007 - December 2007
Meteoritics & Planetary Science January 2006 - July 2007
Pixar Animation Studios 2002 - 2005
Pixar Animation Studios June 2000 - June 2002
Tricycle Press November 1998 - June 2000
Poetry Flash August 1992 - September 1993
Skills
Technical Writing, Publishing, Literature, Books, Editing, Grant Writing, Creative Writing, FileMaker, Blogging, Research, Non-profits, Teaching, Poetry, Nonprofits, Editorial, Public Speaking, Higher Education
Education
University of Arizona 2005 — 2008
MFA, Creative Writing, Fiction
University of California, Berkeley 1994 — 1998
MA, English
University of California, Berkeley 1988 — 1992
BA, English
EdSurge 2014 - Present
Luckybird Games August 2010 - November 2013
Playdom July 2011 - May 2013
PlayFirst, Inc. January 2010 - August 2010
Mykotronx 2008 - 2009
Pixar Animation Studios 2007 - 2008
Education
Stanford University 2009 — 2011
M.A., Education - Learning, Design & Technology
UC Berkeley 2003 — 2007
B.S., Electrical Engineering/Computer Science
Pixar Animation Studios September 2015 - Present
Pixar Animation Studios June 2015 - August 2015
Cal Performances January 2013 - May 2015
MEND - Meet Each Need With Dignity July 2014 - August 2014
Fox Filmed Entertainment June 2013 - August 2013
Cal Performances September 2012 - December 2012
Universal Studios Hollywood June 2012 - August 2012
Pier 1 Imports January 2011 - July 2011
New Wave Entertainment January 2010 - May 2010
The Wedding Matters November 2009 - November 2009
Skills
Microsoft Office, Research, Microsoft Word, Blogging, Social Media, Creative Writing, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Social Networking, Facebook, Microsoft Publisher, Film
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Film/Cinema/Video Studies
University of Bristol 2014 — 2014
Study Abroad, Drama - Theatre, Film and Television
LAIKA, LLC July 2015 - Present
ACM SIGGRAPH December 2013 - Present
LAIKA July 2013 - July 2015
Pixar Animation Studios May 2012 - March 2013
CBS Radio KMVQ 99.7 NOW! December 2011 - August 2012
TriplePoint January 2012 - April 2012
CBS Radio KMVQ 99.7 NOW! September 2011 - January 2012
Allied Integrated Marketing September 2010 - July 2011
DreamWorks Animation June 2010 - August 2010
UC Berkeley August 2009 - May 2010
Skills
Production, Event Planning, Scheduling, Writing, Public Relations, Promotions, Event Management, Coordination, Media Relations, Social Media, Film, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Blogging, Entertainment, Conferences, Social Media Marketing, Market Research, Publicity, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Social Networking, Editing, Advertising, New Media, Online Advertising, Marketing Communications, Social Media Outreach, FileMaker, Marketing Strategy, Hootsuite, Content Strategy, Email Marketing, Video Production, Video Editing, Marketing, Events, Photoshop, Facebook, Copywriting, Wordpress, Microsoft Excel, Cision, Digital Media, Press Releases, Research, Tumblr, Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, Mac
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)/Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration / Film Studies, 3.87
Pixar Animation Studios June 2009 - Present
Pixar Animation Studios January 2007 - May 2009
Skills
Computer Graphics, Renderman, Rendering, Film Production, Debugging, Optimization, Compositing, Python, OpenGL, C#, C++, C, JavaScript, Technical Leadership, Leading Meetings, Managing Deadlines, Pipeline Development, Production Budgeting, Technical Documentation, Render Farm Management, Non-photorealistic..., Nuke, Shake, SQL, Cloth Simulation, Hair Simulation, Photoshop, Linux, HTML, CSS, Matlab, Perl, Software Development, Software Project..., Technical Writing, Computer Animation, Computer Science, Stereo 3D, PyQt, Digital Compositing, Technical Direction
Education
University of Toronto 2003 — 2006
Master of Science (MSc), Computer Science
Trinity University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mathematics and Computer Science
Pixar Animation Studios July 2009 - Present
Pixar Animation Studios June 2008 - August 2008
UC Berkeley April 2007 - August 2008
Cisco Systems June 2007 - December 2007
Skills
C, Java, Perl, Ruby, C++, Computer Graphics, Python, Maya, Software Engineering, Graphic Design, Photoshop, CSS, HTML, Visual Arts, Mobile Applications, Perforce
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Saratoga High School 2001 — 2005
Pixar Animation Studios August 2011 - Present
Osborne Partners Capital Management June 2005 - August 2011
Mellon Capital Management May 2004 - May 2005
Skills
Financial Modeling
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2001 — 2003
Bachelors of Arts, Mathematics
Dana Herbert Accessories March 2015 - September 2015
CAWOOD August 2012 - May 2014
University of Oregon November 2010 - July 2012
BayGroup International 2006 - 2010
Pixar Animation Studios 2005 - 2006
Charles Schwab 1996 - 2001
Skills
Project Management, Office Management, Project Coordination, Marketing Communications, Print Production, Marketing Strategy, Proofreading, Editing, Coaching, Customer Service, Web Design, Copywriting, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Event Planning, Program Management, Team Building, Design
Education
University of Bridgeport 1985 — 1989
B.S., Fashion Merchandising; Art
Dream No More Studios September 2014 - Present
RMCAD Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design August 2013 - Present
Freelance January 2012 - Present
TD-U Technical Director University April 2013 - July 2014
NCMEC National Center for Missing and Exploited Children January 2014 - April 2014
Pocket Gems November 2012 - December 2012
Pixar Animation Studios August 2003 - September 2011
Pixar Animation Studios 2003 - 2011
Savage Frog Studios October 1999 - June 2003
Savage Frog ! 1999 - 2003
Skills
Visual Effects, Compositing, Look Development, Maya, Renderman, Shake, Lighting, Shading, Computer Graphics, 3D, Mental Ray, Texturing, Digital Compositing, Feature Films, Animation, Film, Lighting Design, Rendering, Commercials, Live Action, 3D Modeling, Nuke, MEL, Modeling, Short Films, Computer Animation
Education
University of Maryland Baltimore County 1990 — 1994
BA, Imaging and Digital Arts
The Maryland Institute College of Art
Painting and Humanistic Studies
Penske Media Corporation January 2015 - Present
Leap Motion April 2013 - Present
Pixar Animation Studios January 2013 - April 2013
DreamWorks Animation September 2012 - December 2012
film roman May 2012 - August 2012
Silver Pictures May 2012 - August 2012
University of California, Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive August 2011 - January 2012
CalTV January 2010 - January 2012
New Wave Entertainment May 2011 - August 2011
LMNO Productions May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
After Effects, Film Production, Final Cut Pro, Video Editing, Video Production
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Media Studies
Cost Plus World Market November 2014 - Present
Leap Motion April 2014 - November 2014
Leap Motion June 2013 - April 2014
Twitter October 2012 - June 2013
Twitter February 2011 - October 2012
Pixar Animation Studios April 2008 - February 2011
Pixar Animation Studios August 2005 - April 2008
Pixar Animation Studios December 1998 - August 2005
UC Berkeley December 1996 - December 1998
Skills
Project Management, Program Management, Management, IT Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., IT Management, Start-ups, Databases, Telecommunications, Oracle E-Business Suite, ERP, Data Center, SaaS, Disaster Recovery, IT Infrastructure..., Physical Layer
Education
UC Berkeley 1992 — 1996
BA, Cognitive Science
Pixar Animation Studios November 2005 - Present
Skills
Film, Film Production, Feature Films, Final Cut Pro, Management, Leadership, Photography, Multimedia, Music, Editing, Editorial
Education
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor's degree, Cultural Anthropology
MisherFilms January 2014 - Present
Exposure VR January 2014 - Present
MisherFilms January 2004 - January 2014
Kopelson Entertainment May 2003 - December 2003
DreamWorks Pictures January 2002 - May 2003
Pixar Animation Studios July 2000 - August 2001
Skills
Film, Marketing, Digital Media, Entertainment, Television, Production Managment, Video Games, Video Production, Editing, Copywriting, Virtual Reality, Film Production, New Media, Production Management, Feature Films, Video, Screenwriting, Facebook, Post Production
Education
University of Southern California 2001 — 2003
M.F.A., Motion Picture Producing (Peter Stark Producing Program)
University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business 1997 — 2000
B.A., Business Administration
PNL Construction and Building Maintenance, Inc. June 2015 - Present
Gen-7 March 2009 - Present
Physical Therapy Innovations October 1989 - Present
Vistage 2007 - 2009
Pixar Animation Studios 2000 - 2002
Skills
Physical Therapy, Pain, Manual Therapy, Sports Medicine, Rehabilitation, Aquatic Therapy, Pain Management, Healthcare, Orthopedic, Sports Injuries, Wellness, Injury Prevention, Spine, Acupuncture, Healing, Therapists, Treatment, Musculoskeletal, Fitness, Rehabilitation..., Injury, Back Pain, Headaches, Chronic Pain, Chronic Illness, Prevention, Neck Pain, Pediatrics, Physicians, Low Back Pain, Strength Training, Exercise Physiology, Athletics, Stress, Knee, Operant Conditioning, Shoulder, Board Certified, Stress Management, Myofascial Release, Shoulder Pain, Wellness Coaching, Home Care, Healthcare Consulting, Athletic Training, Healthcare Management, Therapeutic Massage, Neurology, Kinesio Taping, Medicine
Education
University of Southern California 1986 — 1988
MPT, Physical Therapy
University of California, Berkeley 1979 — 1983
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Microbiology and Immunology
El Cerrito High school 1976 — 1979
Pixar Animation Studios August 2015 - Present
Fox Television Animation November 2013 - Present
Fox Television November 2013 - Present
La Cucaracha, The Nationally Syndicated Comic Strip 2002 - Present
Pocho.com 2012 - Present
KPFK 90.7 FM Radio 2004 - Present
Friends Night / FOX Television 2012 - 2012
Skills
Social Media, Entertainment, Television, Film, Fine Art, Art, Painting, Radio, Visual Arts, Social Media Marketing, Cartoons, Blogging, Public Relations, Creative Writing, Editing, Political Satire, Acting, Copy Editing, Storytelling, Photoshop, Music, Books, Printmaking, Photography, Political Commentary, Art Education, New Media
Education
UC Berkeley 1987 — 1991
Master of Architecture (M.Arch), Architecture
San Diego State University 1982 — 1987
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Art
Hathaway Dinwiddie June 2014 - Present
Lifefactory March 2010 - May 2014
Pixar Animation Studios February 2003 - March 2010
New Age Communications March 2001 - April 2002
Skills
Customer Service, Team Building, Product Development, Account Management, Start-ups, Process Improvement, Inventory Management, Microsoft Office, Strategy, Product Management, Cross-functional Team..., Event Management, Microsoft Excel, Process Development, Creative Problem Solving, Excel, Customer Relations, Close Attention to..., Communication, Project Management, Problem Solving
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1996 — 2000
Bachelor's Degree, Anthropology
Pixar Animation Studios July 2014 - Present
Pixar Animation Studios April 2013 - July 2014
Pixar Animation Studios September 2012 - April 2013
Pixar Animation Studios November 2011 - September 2012
Galileo Learning June 2011 - August 2011
Wicked August 2005 - January 2011
Skills
Feature Films, Film Production, Film, Directing, Theatre, Final Draft, Production Managment, Stage, Short Films, Mac OS X (MS Office,..., Pre-production, iOS (iPhone/iPad), Pixar Studio Tools..., Windows (MS Office), Photoshop, Storyboarding, Producing, Storytelling, Acting, Casting, Screenwriting, Entertainment, Television, Video Production, Visual Storytelling, Digital Storytelling, Animation, Animation Direction, After Effects, Project Management
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2015 — 2015
Project Management
University of Cincinnati 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Musical Theatre
Parkland High School 1996 — 2000
Diploma
LinkedIn March 2015 - Present
LinkedIn February 2014 - February 2015
Pixar Animation Studios March 2010 - January 2014
LucasArts September 2009 - March 2010
Electronic Arts August 2008 - September 2009
Electronic Arts June 2005 - July 2008
Skills
Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Strategic Financial..., Analytics, Finance, Management, Budgets, Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Planning, Essbase, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Strategy, Corporate Finance, Film Production, Monetization, Revenue Analysis, Excel, Scenario Analysis, Production Planning, Corporate FP&A, ERP Oracle, Business Intelligence, Game Development, Revenue Recognition
Education
The University of British Columbia 2004 — 2005
DAP
University of Waterloo 1995 — 2000
Bachelor of Environmental Studies
Juice Films August 2008 - January 2009
Pixar Animation Studios February 2006 - July 2007
JBI Localization, Inc. September 2002 - March 2005
JBI Localization August 2002 - March 2005
Anime Gamers September 2001 - May 2004
Synch Point Production January 2001 - January 2003
Stanford University Overseas Studies KCJS January 2000 - January 2001
Skills
Editing, After Effects, Photoshop, Film Production, Animation, Adobe Creative Suite, Film, Art, Mac, Character Animation
Education
The Ohio State University 2010 — 2011
BS, Psychology
Stanford University 1997 — 2001
University of California, Los Angeles
MFA, Film Animation
Lick Wilmerding High School
Pixar Animation Studios October 2014 - Present
Pixar Animation Studios January 2014 - October 2014
Pixar Animation Studios January 2011 - January 2014
Pixar Animation Studios June 2010 - January 2011
Google June 2009 - August 2009
PowerChord January 2005 - December 2007
Skills
JavaScript, Python, CSS, HTML, XML, AJAX, SQL, Web Applications, Distributed Systems, Linux, C, C#, C, Software Engineering, Java, Microsoft SQL Server, OpenGL, ASP.NET
Education
University of California, Berkeley
Astreya @ Google March 2015 - Present
New Noise Magazine December 2012 - Present
Taos September 2014 - February 2015
ifwe February 2014 - August 2014
DreamWorks Animation January 2013 - August 2013
ShadeMaker Productions, Inc. Walt Disney Animation Studios January 2011 - January 2013
Amp Magazine December 2007 - January 2013
Pixar Animation Studios July 2010 - October 2010
OpenTable April 2009 - June 2010
Riverbed Technology March 2008 - November 2008
Skills
English, Government, Work study, Editing, Film Production, Film, Photoshop, Entertainment, Social Media, Video Editing, Final Cut Pro, Social Networking, Video, FileMaker, Video Production, Social Media Marketing, Blogging, Facebook, Animation, Music, Broadcast, Mac, Sound, Lighting, Television, Advertising, Post Production
Education
University Of Akron 1998 — 1999
None, Communications
Wellston High School 1994 — 1998
High School Diploma, College prep
GoPro February 2014 - Present
Kaleidoscope Productions March 2013 - Present
Pixar Animation Studios June 2009 - October 2012
Sundance Institute January 2010 - February 2011
UCLA 2003 - 2008
Skills
Final Draft, Final Cut Pro, Avid, Final Cut Studio, Film Production, Screenwriting, Film, Short Films, Feature Films, Producing, Editing, Directing, Documentaries, Script Coverage, Camera, Post Production, Storytelling, Video
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 2003 — 2008
MFA, Directing
University of California, Berkeley 1997 — 2001
B.A., Mass Communications, Political Science, and Dramatic Art
Pixar Animation Studios 2010 - Present
New Venture 2009 - 2010
Silecs, Inc. 2004 - 2008
Salvation Army, Divisional Headquarters, San Francisco, CA 2005 - 2006
Skills
Taleo, HRIS
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2008 — 2009
University of Applied Sciences, Haaga Institute 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science
Mozilla February 2013 - Present
Pixar Animation Studios April 2011 - February 2013
Adobe Systems February 2000 - April 2011
Berkeley Unified School District July 1998 - February 2000
Skills
Agile Methodologies, Test Automation, Perforce, Software Development, Scrum, Test Planning, Android, Software Engineering, Java, Python, Continuous Integration, Testing, Ruby on Rails, Software Quality..., JIRA, Quality Assurance, Mobile Applications, Distributed Systems, Web Applications, Test Cases, Agile Project Management, User Interface, Software Design, Scalability, Ruby
Education
University of Arizona 1992 — 1997
BS in Education, Geoscience Education, Physics
Pixar Animation Studios February 2011 - Present
Skills
Renderman
Education
The Ohio State University 1989 — 1996
PhD, Computer Graphics
Berkeley City College January 2015 - Present
Pixar Animation Studios October 2013 - Present
Tilted Field Productions June 2009 - Present
Freelance 2000 - Present
IAMA Theatre Company February 2012 - June 2014
Cal Poly Pomona June 2011 - June 2014
Rubicon Group Holding January 2012 - September 2013
Redboard Productions September 2009 - April 2010
The Yale Cabaret September 2007 - June 2008
Eugene O'Neill Theater Center May 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Theatre, Film, Television, Stage, Plays, Theme Development, Theme Parks, Playwriting, Lighting Design, Directing, Musical Theatre, Art, New Media, Sound, Entertainment, Shakespeare
Education
Yale University 2006 — 2009
MFA, Directing
The New School 2000 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Arts
Modern Business Associates May 2014 - Present
Tropical BrasilBrokers June 2011 - Present
Pixar Animation Studios June 1997 - February 2009
Novartis (formally known as Chiron) September 1996 - June 1997
The Front Room March 1990 - June 1997
World Wrapps October 1995 - September 1996
Johnny Rockets January 1992 - October 1995
Littler, Mendelson June 1990 - July 1991
Veco Corporation April 1989 - March 1990
Trans Alaska Title Agency March 1988 - March 1989
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Management, Negotiation, Budgets, Financial Analysis, Windows, Project Management, Contract Negotiation, Business Strategy, Accounting, Customer Service
Education
University of Alaska Anchorage 1987 — 1989
Chugiak High School 1982 — 1987
TubeMogul, Inc. November 2012 - Present
Zynga July 2010 - November 2012
Saba June 2007 - July 2010
Avaya April 2005 - June 2007
Kaiser Permanente November 2003 - April 2005
NightFire Software 1998 - 2003
TCSI 1994 - 1998
Frame Technology 1991 - 1994
Pixar Animation Studios September 1986 - February 1991
Skills
Agile Methodologies, Software Quality..., Test Automation, Software Project..., Unix, Quality Assurance, Testing, Scrum, Cloud Computing, Software Development, Enterprise Software, Test Planning, SaaS, Java, XML, Databases, Integration, Regression Testing, Performance Testing
Education
University of California, Berkeley
BA, Computer Science
Arc Productions February 2015 - Present
Arc Productions February 2014 - February 2015
Pixar Animation Studios December 2011 - September 2013
Pixar Animation Studios June 2011 - December 2011
9 Mile Investments January 2010 - September 2010
Salzburg Global Seminar April 2010 - July 2010
Indigo Films June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Film Production, Final Cut Pro, Video Production, Creative Writing, Storytelling, Film, Video Editing, Final Draft, Documentaries
Education
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) 2010 — 2011
MSc, Media and Communications
University of California, Berkeley 2006 — 2009
BA Honors, Classical Civilizations
University of St. Andrews 2007 — 2008
Classics, Formal and Philosophical Logic
Paramount-Ilion Animation Studios February 2015 - Present
21st Century Fox/Blue Sky Studios October 2011 - January 2015
Blizzard Entertainment December 2010 - December 2012
Animallogic May 2010 - October 2010
Image Movers Digital 2008 - May 2010
The Orphanage January 2008 - April 2008
Pixar Animation Studios June 2007 - January 2008
The Orphanage January 2007 - June 2007
Giant Killer Robots June 2006 - November 2006
Skills
Computer Graphics, Unity3D, Houdini, Maya, Python, C++, Oculus Rift, Renderman, Visual Effects, Shading, Compositing, Lighting, Animation, Shaders, Scripting, MEL, Nuke, 3D, After Effects, OpenGL, Rigging, Mental Ray, Computer Animation, Texturing, HTML 5, Feature Films, Character Animation, Photoshop
Education
The Art Institute of California San Francisco 2003 — 2007
B.S, Visual and Game Programming
Universidad de Los Andes 2001 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science
Pixar Animation Studios November 2008 - Present
Animal Logic July 2008 - October 2008
MPC September 2006 - April 2008
Animal Logic March 2005 - September 2006
Pyro Studios December 2004 - March 2005
Skills
Maya, 3D, Renderman, Shading, Rendering, Computer Graphics, Visual Effects, Lighting, GLSL, OpenGL, Compositing, Animation, PyQt, Python, Photoshop, Linux, Film, 3D graphics, Computer Animation, Software Engineering, Perforce, Qt, Video Games, C++, Katana, Software Development, Pipeline Development, Scripting, Mari, Look Development, Managing Others, Research, Digital Compositing, Technical Direction, Character Animation, Mental Ray, GPU, After Effects, 3D Modeling, Texturing, Game Development, User Interface Design, Lua, Product Management, Team Management, Client Relations, Software Deployment, Third Party Vendor..., Conflict Resolution, Modeling
Education
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid 2002 — 2004
Master in Virtual Reality and Multimedia, Computer Science, Software engineering, Computer graphics
Università degli Studi di Torino 1999 — 2002
Laurea in informatica, Computer Science, Software engineering
Pixar Animation Studios March 2012 - Present
Pixar Animation Studios 2009 - 2012
Pixar Animation Studios 2008 - 2009
Pixar Animation Studios July 2008 - September 2008
Montgomery Technologies June 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Project Management, Writing, Microsoft Excel, Photoshop, Editorial, Social Media, Event Planning, Microsoft Word, Film Production, Film, Social Media Marketing, Storyboarding, Microsoft Office, Social Networking, Management, PowerPoint, Public Relations, Art, Public Speaking
Education
UC Berkeley 2004 — 2008
Bachelor's degree, English Language and Literature/Letters
Pixar Animation Studios October 2009 - Present
Pixar Animation Studios February 2008 - February 2009
JD Vision ltd January 2007 - January 2008
University College London 2002 - 2007
Skills
CUDA, GPGPU, GPU, Shader Writing, Renderman, MEL, GLSL, C++, Python, Maya, Computer Vision, 3D reconstruction, Tomography, Image Processing, Augmented Reality, Algorithms, Virtual Reality, 3D, Perforce, Shaders, OpenGL, Computer Graphics, 3D graphics, OpenGL ES, Qt, OpenCL, Artificial Intelligence, Parallel Programming, Computer Science, DirectX, High Performance..., Game Development, Machine Learning, Parallel Computing, Human Computer...
Education
UCL 2003 — 2008
PhD, Computer Vision
UCL 2001 — 2002
Msc, Vision, Imaging and Virtual Environments
UCL 1997 — 2001
Bsc, Computer Science
Lycee Francais Charles de Gaulle 1982 — 1997
A-Levels, Maths, Further Maths, Art, French
Rochester Institute of Technology August 2015 - Present
Sandbox SEF January 2014 - Present
Skidmore College 1997 - Present
Wolfram Research, Inc. 1998 - 2001
Lightsource 1989 - 1994
Pixar Animation Studios 1987 - 1991
The Ohio State University 1983 - 1986
Skills
Scientific Computing, Computer Graphics, Animation, Medical Imaging, Haptics, Teaching, Research, Higher Education, Scientific Visualization, Mathematica, LaTeX, Science, Programming, Lecturing, Python, Human Computer..., Experimental Design, Vision, Drums, Experimentation, Algorithms, University Teaching, Image Processing, Statistics, Mathematical Modeling, Computer Vision, Applied Mathematics, Research Design, Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive Neuroscience, R, Scientific Writing, College Teaching, Data Analysis, SPSS, Wordsmithing, Editing, Microsoft Office, Grant Writing, Matlab, Nonprofits, Public Speaking
Education
The Ohio State University 1992 — 1997
Ph.D.
The Ohio State University 1982 — 1987
BFA
LinkedIn 2015 - Present
IZ-ON Media/PRN (a Technicolor company) 2011 - 2015
TurnHere Internet Video 2005 - 2011
The History Channel 2003 - 2005
Pixar Animation Studios 2000 - 2002
Catalyst Productions 1998 - 2000
NBC News 1995 - 1998
Skills
Content Strategy, Digital Media, Video, Web Video, New Media, Creative Direction, Advertising, Storytelling, Online Marketing, Digital Marketing, Strategy, Broadcast, Content Development, Content Management, Media Production, Commercials, Start-ups, Project Management, Production Managment, Business Development, Integrated Marketing, Editorial, Content Creation, Sales, Online Advertising, Creative Services, Leadership, Production Management, Editing, Video Production, Television, Film, Online Video, Social Media, Entertainment, Strategic Partnerships, Marketing, Management, Post Production, Digital Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Final Cut Pro, Account Management, Documentaries, CRM, Marketing Strategy, Email Marketing
Education
Columbia University
MS, Journalism
University of California, Berkeley
BA
University of California, Berkeley
Certificate, Business Administration
University of Exeter
Watermark, Inc. 1987 - Present
Picturebook April 1996 - Present
Lucasfilm 2003 - 2007
Pixar Animation Studios November 2005 - November 2006
Books A Million 1994 - 1996
Southern Progress Corporation 1984 - 1987
Skills
Publishing, Entertainment, Film, Editing, Digital Media, Television, Video Games, Creative Writing, Books, Creative Direction, Social Media, Public Relations, Strategy, New Media, Publications, Content Strategy
Education
University of Alabama
BA, Communications
Electronic Arts June 2013 - Present
Pixar Animation Studios July 2012 - December 2012
Microsoft January 2009 - April 2009
Skills
C++, C, Python, Java, C#, Algorithms, Graphics, Animation, SQL, OpenGL, Matlab, Qt, WPF, Photoshop
Education
University of Toronto 2011 — 2013
Master of Science, Computer Science
The University of British Columbia 2005 — 2011
Bachelor of Applied Science, Computer Engineering
Twitter March 2013 - Present
Apple January 2012 - March 2013
Pixar Animation Studios January 2011 - December 2011
UC Berkeley April 2009 - January 2011
eBay June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Python, JavaScript, AngularJS, HTML, CSS, Flask, jQuery, AJAX, Django, Java, SQL, Ruby
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2007 — 2011
BS, Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences
Temple City High School 2003 — 2007
Episcopal Diocese of California May 2015 - Present
Pixar Animation Studios March 2015 - May 2015
The Bishop's Ranch April 2012 - December 2014
The Bishop's Ranch June 2011 - April 2012
Human Rights Campaign January 2011 - June 2011
US Census Bureau February 2010 - June 2010
Skills
Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Leadership, Fundraising, Spanish, Social Media, Non-profits, Social Networking, Press Releases, Event Management, Facebook, Customer Service, Editing
Education
University of California, Santa Barbara 2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Global and International Studies
Universidad de Chile 2010 — 2010
6 month study abroad immersion program, Escuela de Gobierno y Gestión Pública
Pixar Animation Studios December 2011 - Present
Pixar Animation Studios April 2010 - December 2011
Pixar Animation Studios January 2010 - April 2010
DreamWorks Animation September 2009 - December 2009
Landmark Theatres July 2009 - September 2009
SUPERB Productions December 2007 - May 2009
The Student Advocate's Office December 2007 - May 2009
Mandate Pictures June 2008 - August 2008
Fox 2000 Pictures June 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Film, Animation, Producing, Screenwriting, Film Production, Feature Films, Mac, Photoshop, Editing
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Film Studies & Mass Communications (Double Major)
Hulu February 2013 - Present
Creative Artists Agency August 2012 - December 2012
Pixar Animation Studios June 2012 - October 2012
Haas School of Business January 2012 - May 2012
PDI/DreamWorks Animation January 2012 - May 2012
Skills
Branded Entertainment, Branded Content, Brand Management, Integrated Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Digital Media..., Product Placement, Television, Media Production, Film Production, Entertainment, Public Relations, Event Planning, Social Media, Advertising, Advertising Sales, Online Advertising, Partnership Marketing, Cross Promotions
Education
University of California, Berkeley
University of Texas at Dallas August 2014 - Present
Pixar Animation Studios June 2015 - August 2015
Lone Star Distribution March 2013 - August 2014
Skills
Lighting, 3D Modeling, Maya, Zbrush, Photoshop, Digital Compositing, Digital Painting, Drawing, Nuke, Visual Development, Storyboarding, Texturing, Graphic Design, Web Design, After Effects, Computer Animation, Character Animation, Animation, Illustrator, Figure Drawing, Mudbox
Education
The University of Texas at Dallas 2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Pixar Animation Studios April 2015 - Present
Pixar Animation Studios January 2011 - April 2015
Ilion Animation Studios January 2009 - June 2009
Skills
Maya, Efectos especiales, 3D, Animación por...
Education
ARS Animation School
Realización y Producción de Animación Tradicional y Digital
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Bellas Artes
San Francisco Film Society May 2015 - Present
Pixar Animation Studios 2015 - 2015
Telluride Film Festival July 2014 - September 2014
Digital Storytellers April 2014 - June 2014
Berkeley Lab September 2012 - December 2013
Berkeley Lab July 2009 - November 2009
Skills
Conversational Spanish, Mac OS, Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, Beer Brewing, Cycling, Backpacking, Film
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2010 — 2013
Bachelor's Degree, Film and Media Studies
Tippett Studio February 2015 - July 2015
PDI/Dreamworks September 2010 - January 2015
Vantan Design Institute September 2009 - October 2010
PDI/Dreamworks April 2008 - September 2010
Rising Sun Pictures January 2008 - March 2008
Tippett Studio August 2007 - December 2007
Tippett Studio May 2006 - August 2007
Tippett Studio 2004 - 2006
Pixar Animation Studios January 2002 - August 2002
Skills
Compositing, Lighting, Look Development, Renderman, Shake, Nuke, Visual Effects, MEL, Digital Compositing, Shading, Maya, Mental Ray, Computer Graphics, Feature Films
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1998 — 2003
BA, Applied Mathematics, emphasis in Computer Science
Lowell High School 1994 — 1998
Mactelligent Inc. 2006 - Present
Pixar Animation Studios October 2006 - December 2008
Apple Computer 2003 - 2006
Publicis & Hal Riney 1998 - 2001
Skills
Mac OS X, Mac, Windows, Computer Hardware, Troubleshooting, iPhone, iPad, Mobile, Mac OS, OS X, Mobile Devices, Networking, Unix, System Administration, Computer Repair, Mac OS X Server, Hardware, TCP/IP, Technical Support, Linux, iWork, Servers, iOS, Databases, Software Documentation, Video, CSS, User Experience, HTML, Security, Photoshop, Help Desk Support, Customer Service, Laptops, Scripting, Final Cut Pro
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2001 — 2002
None, Italian, 4.0
San Francisco Conservatory of Music 1996 — 1998
M.M, Music
University of California, Santa Cruz 1992 — 1996
B.A., Music
College of Alameda 1989 — 1991
A.A, Political Science
LinkedIn May 2015 - Present
Amazon Lab126 July 2013 - May 2015
Intel Corporation March 2010 - July 2013
Pixar Animation Studios June 2009 - December 2009
University of Southern California January 2009 - May 2009
University of Southern California August 2008 - May 2009
Skills
Java, Android, Android Development, Computer Graphics, Algorithms, C++, C, OpenGL, Software Engineering, Computer Science, DirectX, Computer Vision, Python, Game Engines, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development
Education
University of Southern California 2008 — 2009
Master of Science, Computer Science
The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Science
Hulu July 2012 - Present
Fox Broadcasting Company September 2011 - June 2012
Pixar Animation Studios May 2011 - September 2011
McCann Worldgroup May 2010 - November 2010
Warner Bros. Entertainment Group of Companies May 2009 - August 2009
NBCUniversal, Inc. May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Microsoft Office, iwo, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Spanish, Advertising, Market Research, Marketing, Strategy, Creative Direction, Television, Digital Marketing, Analytics
Education
UCLA Anderson School of Management 2015 — 2016
Riordan Master of Business Administration Fellowship
University of California, Berkeley 2006 — 2010
LinkedIn August 2015 - Present
Nelson Staffing @ Google March 2014 - August 2015
Pixar Animation Studios June 2013 - November 2013
Earp Events and Fundraising June 2012 - May 2013
Haas School of Business January 2011 - May 2013
SUPERB Productions September 2010 - May 2013
SUPERB Productions September 2010 - May 2013
Cal Performances April 2010 - July 2012
UC Berkeley Extension September 2011 - December 2011
The Slavery Footprint September 2011 - December 2011
Skills
Editing, Outlook, Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, iMovie, Social Media, Event Management, Newsletters, PowerPoint, Spanish, Public Relations, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Donor Perfect, Salesforce.com, Typing, Public Speaking, Data Entry, Intercultural..., Internal Communications, Travel Planning, MailChimp, Social Networking, Group Work, Events Coordination, Group Training, Team Coordination, Recruiting
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2009 — 2013
B.A., Media Studies
ACCENT Florence 2012 — 2012
Italian Language and Culture
Evergreen Valley High School 2005 — 2009
Pixar Animation Studios September 2013 - Present
Sony Pictures Imageworks January 2011 - September 2013
Rhythm & Hues 2007 - January 2011
Six Point Harness Studios 2007 - 2007
SCEA 2006 - 2007
One Red Room 2005 - 2006
BLITZ 2003 - 2005
Unbound Animation 2000 - 2003
Skills
Character Animation, Animation, Art, Computer Animation, Maya, Facial Animation, Visual Effects, Traditional Animation, Cinematics, Compositing, Animation Direction, Storyboarding, Character Rigging, 3D, Texturing, XSI, Pre-visualization, MEL, Rigging, After Effects
Education
The University of the Arts 1996 — 2000
BFA, Animation
6° Design Build Studio 2005 - Present
Digital Domain May 2006 - August 2006
Sony Image Works 2005 - 2006
Omation 2004 - 2005
Rhythm & Hues Studios 2003 - 2004
Jim Henson's Creature Shop 2003 - 2003
Pixar Animation Studios 2000 - 2003
Wildbrain.com 1999 - 2000
Tippet Studio 1998 - 1999
VIFX 1996 - 1998
Skills
Visual Effects, Look Development, Maya, Lighting, Compositing, Mental Ray, Nuke, MEL, Computer Animation, 3D, Texturing, Animation, Character Animation, Digital Compositing, Computer Graphics, Feature Films, Traditional Animation, Shake
Education
UCLA 2009 — 2012
MArch I, Architecture
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 1993 — 1996
MFA, Art and Technology
University at Buffalo 1988 — 1992
BS, Biochemistry
Walt Disney Imagineering September 2011 - Present
Pixar Animation Studios June 2011 - August 2011
Walt Disney Imagineering June 2010 - August 2010
Walt Disney Imagineering September 2009 - June 2010
AIGA August 2009 - May 2010
Camp Becket YMCA June 2007 - August 2009
The University of Arizona August 2007 - August 2008
Rawhide Western Town and Steakhouse December 2006 - August 2008
Education
University of Arizona 2007 — 2011
LogicMonitor December 2013 - Present
American Cancer Society February 2013 - December 2013
The Wharf Hotel and River's Edge Events May 2011 - March 2012
IDEO August 2010 - April 2011
Pixar Animation Studios October 2008 - March 2009
Skills
Workplace Culture, Event Planning, Manage Client..., Employee Wellness, Office Management, Customer Service, New Hire Orientations, Events Coordination, Logistics Management, Multi Tasking, Operations Management, Customer Experience, Client Co-ordination, Large Budget Management, Recruiting, Human Resource...
Education
University of California, Santa Barbara 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Economics
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Study Abroad Program
Box June 2011 - Present
Pixar Animation Studios June 2008 - May 2010
Skills
JavaScript, Python, PHP, Web Applications, HTML 5, Ruby, Java, OS X, MySQL
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2007 — 2011
B.A., Computer Science
Google January 2007 - Present
Pixar Animation Studios July 2006 - December 2006
Institute for Data Analysis and Visualization (IDAV), University of California, Davis September 2001 - June 2006
NVIDIA Corporation June 2005 - September 2005
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory July 2001 - June 2005
Center for Image Processing and Integrated Computing (CIPIC), University of California, Davis November 1999 - September 2001
Intel Corporation June 2000 - September 2000
Infineon Technologies AG June 1999 - September 1999
Ascentrix Technologies, Inc. June 1998 - August 1998
Skills
Computer Graphics, Parallel Computing, Vim, Python, Software Engineering, Distributed Systems, OpenGL, Object Oriented Design, Computer Science, Algorithms, Linux
Education
University of California, Davis 2002 — 2006
Ph.D., Computer Science (Graphics)
University of California, Davis 2001 — 2002
M.S., Computer Science
University of California, Davis 1997 — 2001
B.S., Computer Science and Engineering
Pixar Animation Studios 2005 - Present
Open Enterprises 1992 - 2004
Good Vibrations 1992 - 2004
Good Vibrations / Open Enterprises Inc. 1992 - 2004
Skills
Web Analytics, Digital Media, Post Production, Animation, Film Production, Google Analytics, Video Production, User Experience, Digital Strategy, Photoshop, Social Media
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1985 — 1990
BA
One Foot Productions, LLC 2009 - Present
Zoe Boxer Consulting September 2010 - Present
MKG Productions April 2011 - April 2014
Camp Reel Stories October 2012 - February 2014
Thunder Perfect Mind, LLC November 2009 - June 2010
Pixar Animation Studios May 2008 - April 2009
Totoro Forest Project April 2008 - September 2008
Pixar Animation Studios May 2006 - April 2008
Pixar Talking Pictures, WALL•E January 2007 - October 2007
Pixar University 2007 - 2007
Skills
Basic Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Event Planning, Research, Film Production, Feature Films, Pre-production, Directing, Production Managment, Broadcast, Post Production, Entertainment, Photography, Video Editing, Short Films, Production Management, Photoshop, Storytelling, Motion Graphics, Publicity, Theatre, Live Events, Video, Storyboarding, Film
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 2000 — 2004
BA
Università per Stranieri di Siena 2003 — 2003
Pixar Animation Studios July 2008 - Present
Weta Digital Ltd January 2007 - July 2008
Pixar April 2002 - January 2007
Cinesite (Europe) February 1999 - April 2002
Cambridge Animation Systems January 1998 - February 1999
Pixel Power January 1997 - January 1998
Skills
Shading, Look Development, renderman, Maya, Texture Painting, Plugins, Computer Graphics, Shaders, Visual Effects, Texturing, Feature Films, Photoshop, Lighting, Shader Writing, UV mapping, Renderman, Video Games, Scripting, Nuke, Animation, Compositing, 3D, MEL
Education
University of Hull 1995 — 1996
Msc, Computer Graphics and Virtual Environments
The University of Salford 1991 — 1994
BSc, Computer Science
Pixar Animation Studios April 2009 - September 2015
Pixar Animation Studios July 2007 - May 2009
Tippett Studio October 2005 - July 2007
Intel Corporation June 1999 - February 2003
Skills
Computer Graphics, Maya, MEL, Python, OpenGL, 3D, Visual Effects, Perforce, Computer Animation, Scripting, Renderman, PyQt, C++, Animation, Lighting, Modeling, Rendering, Software Engineering, Qt, Texturing, Character Animation, Game Development, Video Games, Programming, Rigging
Education
Art Institute of California - San Francisco 2004 — 2007
B.S., Visual & Game Programming
University of California, Berkeley 1995 — 1999
B.A., Applied Math
Pixar Animation Studios April 2015 - Present
PDI/Dreamworks 2011 - February 2015
ImageMovers Digital January 2010 - December 2010
ImageMovers Digital January 2009 - December 2009
Framestore-CFC January 2008 - December 2008
Framestore CFC September 2007 - January 2008
Framestore-CFC December 2006 - September 2007
DNA Productions April 2004 - August 2006
DNA Productions December 2001 - April 2004
DNA Productions January 2000 - December 2001
Skills
Compositing, Lighting, Programming, Computer Graphics, Texture Painting, Renderman, Rendering, Shader Writing, Supervisory Experience, Houdini, Maya, Shaders, Technical Direction, 3D, Pre-visualization, Animation, Nuke, Shake, Texturing, Motion Graphics, Digital Compositing, Visual Effects, Film Production, Computer Animation, Live Action, Film, Look Development, Cinematics, MEL, Shading, Matte Painting, Scripting, Digital Painting, Texture Artist, Props, Feature Films, Special Effects, VFX Supervision, Character Rigging, Particle, Mental Ray, Digital Fusion
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 1993 — 1997
BS, Radio/Television/Film
Pixar Animation Studios October 2014 - Present
UBM Tech May 2013 - July 2014
Oakland Athletics March 2012 - May 2013
Pixar Animation Studios October 2009 - March 2012
Pixar Animation Studios July 2009 - September 2009
California Department of Justice February 2009 - July 2009
CBS Interactive December 2008 - May 2009
Disney Publishing Worldwide June 2008 - March 2009
UC Berkeley 2006 - 2008
Cal Student Store September 2006 - September 2007
Skills
Event Planning, Social Media, Photoshop, Social Media Marketing, Editing, Facebook, Illustrator, Blogging, Press Releases, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Public Relations, Editorial, Management, Content Development, Adobe Creative Suite, Publishing, Advertising, Content Strategy
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2005 — 2009
BA, Mass Communications, Sociology
Pixar Animation Studios 2001 - Present
Pixar Animation Studios 2001 - 2004
Skills
Animation, 3D, Visual Effects, Computer Graphics, Houdini, OpenGL, Maya, Perforce, Python, MEL, C++, Software Engineering, Programming, Perl, Qt, C, Linux, Objective-C, Special Effects, 3D animation, JavaScript, Java, Rigid Body Dynamics
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1999 — 2001
Masters, Computer Graphics
University of California, Berkeley 1994 — 1998
BS, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Skadaddle Media November 2014 - January 2015
Pixar Animation Studios August 2011 - July 2014
Star (the movie) January 2012 - July 2013
Pixar Animation Studios October 2006 - August 2011
BAGRC 2008 - 2010
Dreamworks Studios March 2004 - October 2006
Unbound Studios 2001 - 2003
Skills
Film, Film Production, Feature Films, Animation, Post Production, Screenwriting, Directing, FileMaker, Production Managment, Creative Direction, Maya, Video Production, Production Management, Photoshop, Video, 3D, Storytelling, Character Animation, Final Cut Pro, Art
Education
UC Berkeley 2011 — 2013
Post Baccalaureate Writing Certificate, Creative Writing
University of The Arts 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Animation
Microsoft February 2011 - Present
Industrial Light + Magic January 2008 - February 2011
Electronic Arts June 2007 - September 2007
Pixar Animation Studios July 2006 - December 2006
Education
The Ohio State University 2002 — 2008
Zhejiang University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
highschool
Grindr June 2015 - Present
Pivotal Labs March 2015 - June 2015
Pivotal Software, Inc. September 2014 - March 2015
Pivotal Labs January 2013 - September 2014
General Monty March 2010 - August 2013
Gershoni October 2008 - March 2010
Pixar Animation Studios September 2007 - March 2008
Skills
Web Design, Identity, Photography, Illustrator, InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite, Art Direction, User Interface Design, User Experience, After Effects, Interaction Design, Graphic Design, User Interface, Information Architecture, User Experience Design, Mobile Applications, Visual Design, Photoshop
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2003 — 2007
BA, Architecture
University of California, Berkeley 2003 — 2007
Bachelor's degree, Architecture
Frabjous Apps, LLC 2011 - 2015
Mitchell International April 2004 - October 2005
Digital Domain 2002 - 2004
CollegeClub.com 2000 - 2001
Pixar Animation Studios 1997 - 1999
Neuro-Oncology Information System 1995 - 1997
The Ohio State University 1994 - 1995
Skills
Software Development, Object Oriented Design, iOS Development, Swift, Ruby on Rails, Java, Perl, Web Development, Android, Computer Graphics, Visual Effects, Scripting, Python, Animation, Computer Animation, Agile Methodologies, Servlets, Web Applications, XML, Ruby, JavaScript, CoffeeScript, jQuery, jQuery UI, CSS, SASS, HTML5, WordPress, C++, Objective-C, MySQL, MVCoffee, HAML, Xcode, UIKit, OpenGL ES
Education
The Ohio State University 1994 — 1997
MS, Computer Science
University of North Texas 1987 — 1992
BA, Computer Science
MATRIXX Software inc. November 2014 - Present
Fan TV (Acquired by Rovi Corporation) December 2010 - October 2014
Vuze September 2006 - December 2010
Sonim Technologies, Inc. 2004 - 2006
AlterEgo Networks (acquired by Macromedia) 2000 - 2001
Prio (acquired by Infospace) 1999 - 2001
Pixar Animation Studios 1995 - 1999
EFI 1993 - 1995
Ernst and Young 1991 - 1993
Skills
User Experience, Start-ups, Digital Media, Entertainment, SaaS, Venture Capital, Corporate Development, Licensing, Entrepreneurship, Hardware Development, Analytics, Business Development, Strategy, Mobile Devices, Executive Management, Cross-functional Team...
Education
University of California, Berkeley
B.S. Business Administration, Finance and Accounting
Pixar Animation Studios August 2015 - Present
Pixar Animation Studios November 2013 - July 2015
Union Bank July 2010 - November 2013
Union Bank 2005 - 2010
UC Santa Barbara 2000 - 2004
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Lawson HRIS, Workday, FileNet, Employee Benefits, Benefits Administration, Open Enrollment, Human Resources, Customer Service, Death Benefits, Project Coordination, Employee Engagement, Life Insurance, Employee Relations, Leave Administration, Marketing, Management
Education
UC Berkeley 2013 — 2014
Certificate in HR Management
University of California, Santa Barbara
Global Studies, Socio-Economic and Political Process
Van Nuys High School
Pixar Animation Studios March 1998 - Present
Engineering Animation, Inc. February 1997 - February 1998
Education
The Ohio State University 1991 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer and Information Science, College of Engineering
high school
Pixar Animation Studios February 2015 - Present
Pixar Animation Studios April 2002 - February 2015
Skills
Mac, Keynote, Live Events, Feature Films, Executive Support, iOS, Mac OS X
Education
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Music
Pixar Animation Studios June 2014 - Present
Skills
Event Management, Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Strategy, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Project Management, Customer Service, Social Media Marketing, Budgets, Entertainment, Microsoft Word, Salesforce.com
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1999 — 2002
B.A.
Pixar Animation Studios October 2010 - November 2014
Center Theatre Group, Berkeley Repertory Theater and California Shakespeare Theater June 2005 - October 2010
The Lair of the Golden Bear 2001 - 2003
Skills
Production Managment, Film, Theatre, Stage Management, Entertainment, Directing, Theatrical Production, Performing Arts, Film Production, Feature Films, Post Production, Event Planning, Stage, Drama, Casting, Editing, Production Management
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (BS), Theater and Performance Studies
Lincoln High School 1997 — 2000
Pixar Animation Studios October 2011 - November 2012
Pixar Animation Studios October 2009 - October 2011
Premier Retail Networks March 2009 - December 2009
Premier Retail Networks October 2006 - March 2009
Follett Higher Education Group 2003 - 2005
Skills
Video Production, Final Cut Pro, Digital Media, Post Production, Film Production, Blogging, Film, HD Video, Entertainment, Commercials, Television, Video Editing, After Effects, Video, Avid, Screenwriting, Broadcast, Media Production, Mac, Production Managment, Feature Films, Editing
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1999 — 2004
Netflix May 2014 - Present
DreamWorks Animation September 2013 - March 2014
DreamWorks Animation September 2010 - September 2013
Pixar Animation Studios August 2005 - August 2010
Lucasfilm April 2004 - August 2005
Sony Pictures Entertainment August 2000 - September 2002
Lucasfilm June 1998 - August 2000
The Walt Disney Company April 1995 - June 1998
The Walt Disney Company September 1993 - April 1995
Skills
Integrated Marketing, Brand Management, Entertainment, Digital Media, Television, Digital Marketing, Creative Direction, Advertising, New Media, Marketing, Project Management, Digital Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Brand Development, Content Strategy
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 1991 — 1993
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing & Finance
University of California, San Diego 1985 — 1989
Bachelor's Degree, Economics & Political Science
Twist & Twirl Consulting January 2001 - Present
Pixar Animation Studios July 1989 - Present
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1987 — 1989
MS, Computer Graphics
University of California, Berkeley 1983 — 1987
BS, Computer Science
Pixar Animation Studios June 2014 - Present
Al Jazeera America November 2013 - June 2014
NCPHS December 2012 - November 2013
Direct Computer Services December 1999 - November 2012
Harrison Grierson Consultants Ltd January 2000 - January 2012
Suncorp September 2001 - December 2008
Skills
Data Modeling, Microsoft Certified..., Data Migration, Integration, Microsoft SQL Server, Visio, Infrastructure, Active Directory, VMware, Disaster Recovery, Microsoft Exchange, Servers, Troubleshooting, IIS, System Administration, Hardware, DHCP, Enterprise Architecture, Technical Support, Scripting, System Deployment, Group Policy
Education
Unitec Institute of Technology 1992 — 1994
Unitec Institute of Technology 1992 — 1993
Advanced Certificate, Business Computing
Pixar Animation Studios October 2014 - Present
Bron Animation November 2013 - June 2014
Pixar Canada June 2010 - October 2013
ImageMovers Digital March 2009 - June 2010
Laika January 2008 - February 2009
Weta Digital October 2004 - January 2008
Jim Henson Creature Shop - London May 2003 - November 2003
Weta Digital March 2000 - September 2002
Dream Quest Images May 1998 - February 2000
Square USA, Los Angeles October 1996 - May 1998
Skills
Texture Painting, Renderman, Shading, Look Development, Animation, Nuke, Houdini, Computer Graphics, Mudbox, Maya, Lighting, Visual Effects, Shaders
Education
University of California, Berkeley
BS, Applied Mathematics
Industrial Light & Magic March 2014 - February 2015
MPC January 2014 - March 2014
Pixar Canada February 2011 - October 2013
ACTIMAGE Centre for Digital Arts November 2012 - February 2013
Pixar Animation Studios October 2009 - February 2011
Pixar Animation Studios June 2009 - August 2009
A-Power Computer Ltd. September 2006 - February 2008
Cube Connections Ltd. August 2005 - August 2006
Skills
Maya, 3D Studio Max, Shading, Texturing, Photoshop, Modeling, 3D, Digital Matte Painting, Nuke, Look Development, Renderman, Lighting, Mudbox, Illustrator, Drawing, Slim, RSL, MEL, Python, Mari
Education
Vancouver Film School 2008 — 2009
Diploma, 3D Animation & Visual Effects
The University of British Columbia 2002 — 2006
BFA, Visual Art
Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School 1997 — 2002
International Baccalaureate (IB) Bilingual Diploma, High School Diploma
Google August 2012 - Present
Pixar Animation Studios June 2008 - June 2012
Sounds Crazy Films July 2009 - May 2012
Kennedy Marshall Co January 2008 - March 2008
Panavision January 2006 - November 2007
Joe Dunton Cameras September 2005 - December 2005
Skills
Leadership, Management, Project Management
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 2004 — 2008
BA, Film, Political Science
University College London, U. of London 2005 — 2005
European Union Politics, European Cinema
Pixar Animation Studios September 2013 - Present
Animation Mentor 2011 - Present
Academy of Art University 2012 - Present
Reel FX March 2013 - August 2013
DreamWorks Animation March 2011 - March 2013
Blue Sky Studios 2008 - 2011
Ringling College of Art and Design August 2006 - May 2008
Univeristy of Kansas 2004 - 2006
Skills
Animation, Animation Software, Illustration, Editing Software, Character Animation, Maya, Computer Animation, MEL, Visual Effects, XSI, Traditional Animation, 3D, After Effects, Feature Films
Education
AnimationMentor 2007 — 2008
University of Kansas 2003 — 2005
Master of Arts (M.A.), Creative Writing
The University of Texas at Austin 1999 — 2002
BA, Creative Writing
Agile Mind 2008 - Present
OQO 2006 - 2007
Pixar Animation Studios 2004 - 2006
Matsco 2000 - 2004
Skills
FrameMaker, Technical Writing, RoboHelp, User Experience, Instructional Design, Online Help, Software Documentation, SnagIt
Education
University of California, Berkeley
PhD, Slavic Languages and Literatures
University of California, Berkeley
M.S., Information Management and Systems
University of Notre Dame
B.A., English
DreamWorks Animation July 2015 - Present
DreamWorks Animation August 2014 - July 2015
Innovative Dining Group December 2013 - August 2014
DEI Worldwide June 2013 - September 2013
Pixar Animation Studios December 2012 - May 2013
Genre Films January 2011 - August 2012
The Gersh Agency March 2010 - January 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, FileMaker, Keynote, Internet Research, Photoshop, Illustrator
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General
Google Ventures May 2015 - Present
Google Ventures August 2013 - May 2015
Google September 2012 - August 2013
Rocket Internet Turkey & MENA June 2012 - August 2012
Google June 2011 - August 2011
Pixar Animation Studios May 2010 - August 2010
Americorps - Cal Corps Public Service Center May 2009 - May 2010
United States Senate June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Research, Social Media, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Product Marketing, Marketing, Social Networking, Entrepreneurship, Market Research, Online Advertising, Analytics, Digital Media, Google Adwords, Marketing Management
Education
University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business 2010 — 2012
B.S.
University of California, Berkeley 2008 — 2012
B.A.
Oxford University 2010 — 2010
Stanford d.School
Facebook October 2012 - Present
Carsabi.com October 2011 - October 2012
Ness Computing October 2010 - October 2011
Pixar Animation Studios May 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Python, Java, Solr, Web Crawling, Search, Machine Learning, Recommender Systems, Django, Software Engineering, C++, Big Data, Scalability, Distributed Systems
Education
UC Berkeley 2008 — 2010
B.S., EECS
Pixar Animation Studios July 2004 - Present
PwC August 2002 - July 2004
Skills
Film Production, Feature Films, Entertainment, CPA, Film
Education
UC Berkeley 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration - Haas
San Marino High School 1994 — 1998
High School Diploma
Pixar Animation Studios January 2000 - Present
Skills
Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Product Management, Management, Start-ups
Education
University of San Francisco
M.A., Organizational Development, Emphasis in Human Resources
University of California, Berkeley
B.A., Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Pixar Animation Studios 1998 - Present
Skills
Film, Strategic Planning, Accounting, Budgets, Leadership, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Management, Project Management, Financial Reporting, Account Reconciliation
Education
The University of Akron 1969 — 1974
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting
Pixar Animation Studios May 2015 - Present
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts
Universidad de Salamanca 2012 — 2012
Healthy Communities Institute 2009 - 2015
Ross Valley Women's League January 2011 - 2014
The Branson School 2007 - 2012
Pixar Animation Studios October 1997 - October 2000
Macromedia 1994 - 1995
Skills
Social Media, Editing, Philanthropy, Community Outreach, Strategic Planning
Education
The Branson School
University of California, Berkeley
Pixar Animation Studios May 2015 - Present
Circle of Confusion August 2014 - April 2015
Circle of Confusion September 2013 - August 2014
Echo Lake Entertainment April 2013 - August 2013
MTV Networks October 2012 - April 2013
Various August 2012 - April 2013
Media Vérité June 2012 - September 2012
Ici Ice Cream January 2009 - May 2012
Catsnake June 2011 - August 2011
944 Magazine May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Film Production, Media Production, Video Editing, Creative Writing, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Oral & Written..., Major Clients, Work in A Fast Paced..., Research, Organization, Reliability, Highly personable, Respect, Fiscally Responsible, Dexterity, Highly self-motivated, Positive Personality, FileMaker, Premiere, Social Media, Producing, Television, Post Production, Screenwriting, Video Production, Facebook, Editing, Short Films, Film, Entertainment
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Film and Rhetoric
University of California, Davis 2007 — 2008
Piedmont High School 2003 — 2007
High School Diploma
Metanoia Films March 2013 - May 2014
Pixar Animation Studios 2006 - 2010
Skills
Film Production, Feature Films, Film, Visual Effects, Maya, Animation, Computer Animation, Post Production, Commercials
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (BS), Film
Pixar Animation Studios March 2014 - Present
Pixar Animation Studios August 2006 - Present
World Race Productions, Inc. 2003 - 2006
Persistence of Vision Digital Entertainment 2004 - 2005
Industial Light + Magic 2002 - 2004
Lucasfilm Ltd. 2000 - 2003
Lucasfilm Ltd. 1996 - 2000
Skills
Post Production, Film Production, Film, Feature Films, Television, Video Production, Photography, Event Management, Video, Entertainment, Commercials, Documentaries, Producing, Short Films, Avid, Production Managment, Animation, Video Editing, Visual Effects
Education
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
Pixar Animation Studios June 2009 - Present
The Ohio State University September 2007 - June 2008
Education
The Ohio State University 2007 — 2009
Master of Science (MS), Computer Science
The Ohio State University 2001 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Japanese Language and Literature
The Ohio State University 2001 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science & Engineering
Pixar Animation Studios June 1993 - Present
Education
The Ohio State University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Computer Science
Pixar Animation Studios June 2015 - Present
Autodesk May 2014 - September 2014
Skills
C++, Python, OpenGL, Programming, C, Java, Linux, Research, Computer Graphics, Computer Science, C#, HTML5, CSS, PHP, DirectX, JavaScript
Education
Université de Montréal 2014 — 2018
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Computer Graphics
Université de Montréal 2012 — 2014
Master’s Degree, Computer Graphics
Université de Montréal 2009 — 2012
Bachelor’s Degree, Physics & Computer Science
ESMC