Cheryl Ichikawa
About Cheryl Ichikawa
Cheryl Ichikawa is a Technical Director in Global Technology at Pixar Animation Studios, a position she has held since 2016. She has previous experience at PDI/DreamWorks Animation, where she worked in various technical roles from 2009 to 2015.
Work at Pixar Animation Studios
Cheryl Ichikawa has been employed at Pixar Animation Studios since 2016, where she holds the position of Technical Director, Global Technology. In this role, she contributes to the development and implementation of technology solutions that support Pixar's animation processes. Her experience at Pixar builds on her prior technical expertise and roles within the animation industry.
Previous Experience at PDI/DreamWorks Animation
Before joining Pixar, Cheryl Ichikawa worked at PDI/DreamWorks Animation in various capacities. She served as a Department Technical Director from 2011 to 2015, where she was involved in overseeing technical operations within the department. Additionally, she completed multiple internships at PDI/DreamWorks, including a Digital Training Intern role in the summer of 2009 and again in the spring and summer of 2011.
Education and Expertise
Cheryl Ichikawa earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Berkeley, where she studied from 2007 to 2011. Her education provided a foundation in technical skills and knowledge that she has applied throughout her career in the animation industry.
Role as Front Line Support Engineer
Cheryl Ichikawa worked as a Front Line Support Engineer at Pixar Animation Studios from 2015 to 2016. In this role, she provided technical support and solutions to ensure the smooth operation of systems and processes within the studio, contributing to the overall efficiency of animation production.