John Cuevas
About John Cuevas
John Cuevas is a Systems Administrator with extensive experience in cloud support and IT management, currently working at Pixar Animation Studios since 2008. He holds multiple certifications and has a background in Human Resources, having previously worked at Milestone Technologies, Inc. and Pixar Animation Studios.
Work at Pixar Animation Studios
John Cuevas has been employed at Pixar Animation Studios since 2008, serving as a Systems Administrator for 16 years. His role involves providing cloud support administration for platforms such as Box, Google Drive, and Okta. Prior to this position, he worked at Pixar as a Systems Technical Assistant from 2004 to 2008, where he contributed to various technical support tasks. His extensive experience at Pixar has equipped him with a deep understanding of the company's IT infrastructure and user support needs.
Education and Expertise
John Cuevas has a diverse educational background in IT and systems administration. He studied at California State University-Hayward, earning a Bachelor of Science in Human Resources from 1991 to 1997. He has completed various certifications, including Certified Casper Administrator (CCA) and Certified Casper Technician (CCT) from JAMF Education Services. He also holds A+ and Network+ certifications from Career Solutions, Apple Certified Macintosh Technician from V2 Consulting, and MCITP: Windows 7 Enterprise Desktop Support Technician from Global Knowledge.
Technical Skills and Responsibilities
In his current role, John Cuevas is responsible for setting up new user desktops and laptops with essential business applications. He manages Active Directory accounts, groups, and machine administration tasks. His expertise includes troubleshooting cross-platform file sharing services for both Mac and Windows systems. He also has experience with endpoint protection and antivirus solutions, having studied Sophos Anti-Virus Enterprise Console at MicroTek San Francisco.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Pixar Animation Studios, John Cuevas worked as an IT Contractor at Milestone Technologies, Inc. from 2000 to 2002. This role provided him with foundational experience in IT support and systems administration. His career trajectory reflects a consistent focus on developing technical skills and expertise in managing IT systems across different platforms.