John Frankenhauser
About John Frankenhauser
John Frankenhauser is a Senior Systems Engineer specializing in storage, currently employed at Pixar Animation Studios. He has extensive experience in systems administration and engineering, having worked at notable companies such as LAIKA, LLC and Geek Squad.
Work at Pixar Animation Studios
John Frankenhauser has held multiple roles at Pixar Animation Studios. He worked as a Production Support Engineer from 2016 to 2020, where he contributed to the technical support of production systems. In 2020, he transitioned to the role of Systems Engineer (Storage) and continued in this position until 2022. Currently, he serves as a Senior Systems Engineer (Storage), a role he has held since 2022. His responsibilities include managing and optimizing storage systems to support the studio's animation projects.
Experience at LAIKA, LLC
Frankenhauser has extensive experience at LAIKA, LLC, where he held several positions from 2008 to 2016. He began as the Education Department Technical Coordinator for one year in Portland, OR. He then worked as a Jr Systems Administrator in the Desktop Systems group from 2010 to 2012, followed by a promotion to Systems Administrator in the Infrastructure Systems Group from 2015 to 2016. He also served as a Systems Administrator in the Desktop Systems group from 2012 to 2013 and as a Jr Systems Administrator in the Infrastructure Systems Group from 2013 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
John Frankenhauser studied Computer Science and Physics at Portland State University from 2009 to 2010. This educational background provided him with a solid foundation in technical concepts and problem-solving skills. His expertise in systems engineering and administration has been developed through various roles in the animation and technology sectors.
Previous Employment at Geek Squad
Before his tenure at LAIKA, LLC, Frankenhauser worked as a Geek Squad Agent at Geek Squad from 2006 to 2007 in Clackamas, OR. In this role, he provided technical support and assistance to customers, gaining valuable experience in troubleshooting and customer service.