Eric Bermender
About Eric Bermender
Eric Bermender is a manager at Pixar Animation Studios, overseeing the Digital Storage & Backups and Data Center & IT Infrastructure teams. He has extensive experience in systems engineering and management, having worked at notable companies such as Industrial Light and Magic and Digital Domain.
Work at Pixar Animation Studios
Eric Bermender has held multiple roles at Pixar Animation Studios, including Manager of Digital Storage & Backups and Data Center & IT Infrastructure. He began his tenure in 2011 as a Senior Storage Administrator, serving for nine years until 2020. During this time, he managed teams focused on enhancing the infrastructure that supports creative processes for artists. After a brief period away, he returned in 2022 to continue in the managerial role, overseeing two teams and engaging with vendors and onsite contractors.
Previous Employment Experience
Before his time at Pixar, Eric Bermender worked at several notable companies in the field of systems engineering. He was a Senior Systems Engineer at Industrial Light and Magic from 1998 to 2007, and later at ImageMovers Digital from 2008 to 2011. He also held a position as a Visual Effects Supervisor at Sonnet Films for one year, and worked as a Senior Systems Engineer at Digital Domain from 2007 to 2008.
Education and Expertise
Eric Bermender studied at the University of Silicon Valley, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Computer & Video Imaging from 1995 to 1997. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration from the Jack Welch Management Institute, completing the program from 2009 to 2013. His educational background supports his expertise in digital storage, IT infrastructure, and systems engineering.
Team Management and Coordination
In his current role at Pixar, Eric manages a team of nine direct reports, which includes three lead engineers and six systems engineers. He coordinates with various systems and production teams to adapt to the evolving demands of production. His responsibilities include overseeing the Digital Storage & Backups team and the Data Center & IT Infrastructure team, ensuring the infrastructure aligns with creative needs.