Kristoffer Landes
About Kristoffer Landes
Kristoffer Landes is a Senior Systems Engineer at Pixar Animation Studios, with a background in systems engineering and administration. He has experience in various roles at Pixar and UC Davis, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics from the University of California, Davis.
Work at Pixar Animation Studios
Kristoffer Landes has held multiple positions at Pixar Animation Studios. He began as an Assistant Systems Administrator from 2018 to 2019 in Emeryville, CA, where he supported IT systems. He then transitioned to a Systems Engineer role from 2019 to 2021 in the San Francisco Bay Area, focusing on systems management. Currently, he serves as a Senior Systems Engineer since 2021 in Seattle, Washington, where he has engineered and implemented a new macOS update system using Jamf Pro. This system automated the update process and improved compliance across Pixar's Mac fleet.
Education and Expertise
Kristoffer Landes holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Linguistics with a minor in Statistics from the University of California, Davis, where he studied from 2015 to 2017. Prior to this, he earned multiple Associate of Arts (A.A.) degrees at Solano Community College, focusing on University Studies in Arts and Humanities, Science and Quantitative Reasoning, Spanish Language and Literature, and Liberal Studies for Elementary Teacher Preparation, from 2011 to 2015. He has an advanced background in Apple platforms, Ruby, and the Jamf management software suite.
Background
Before his tenure at Pixar, Kristoffer Landes worked as a Library Student Aide in Maps and Special Collections at UC Davis from 2015 to 2017. This role involved assisting with library operations and supporting users in accessing special collections. He also gained experience as a Systems Intern at Pixar from 2017 to 2018, where he contributed to IT projects and systems management.
Technical Contributions
During his time at Pixar Animation Studios, Kristoffer Landes engineered and implemented a new macOS update system using Jamf Pro and in-house software. This initiative automated the update process for the Mac fleet, significantly improving compliance and efficiency in system management. His technical contributions reflect his expertise in systems engineering and management.
Professional Development
Kristoffer Landes is committed to continuous learning and professional development. He enjoys exploring new technologies and programming languages in his spare time, which enhances his skills and keeps him updated with industry trends. This dedication to learning supports his work in systems engineering and contributes to his effectiveness in his current role.