Laura Savidge
About Laura Savidge
Laura Savidge serves as the Director of Render and Data Systems at Pixar Animation Studios, a position she has held since 2021. She has an extensive background in engineering and production systems, having worked in various roles at Pixar since 2013 and holding degrees in Electrical Engineering and Mathematics from Stanford University.
Work at Pixar Animation Studios
Laura Savidge has held multiple positions at Pixar Animation Studios since joining the company. She began her career there as a Technical Director from 2013 to 2014. She then progressed to the role of Lead Software Engineer from 2014 to 2018, followed by Manager of Production Systems Engineering from 2018 to 2020. After serving as Sr. Manager of Production Systems Engineering & Operations for six months in 2020, she became the Director of Render and Data Systems in 2021, a position she has held for three years.
Education and Expertise
Laura Savidge studied at Stanford University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Mathematics from 2001 to 2005. She continued her education at Stanford, obtaining a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from 2005 to 2006. Her academic background provides her with a strong foundation in engineering principles, which she applies in her current role at Pixar.
Professional Background
Before her extensive career at Pixar Animation Studios, Laura Savidge worked at Aptina Imaging as an Engineer from 2006 to 2008. She also gained experience as an Engineering Intern at Agilent Technologies in 2005. Her diverse roles in engineering and production systems have contributed to her expertise in managing complex technical projects.
Career Progression at Pixar Animation Studios
Laura Savidge's career at Pixar Animation Studios reflects a steady progression through various engineering roles. Starting as a Software Engineer from 2010 to 2013, she advanced to Technical Director, then Lead Software Engineer, and subsequently took on managerial roles. This trajectory highlights her growth and increasing responsibilities within the organization.