Varun Talwar
About Varun Talwar
Varun Talwar is a Senior Software Engineer at Pixar Animation Studios, with a robust background in graphics engineering and technical leadership across various animation studios. He has previously held positions at companies such as Snapchat, Mapzen, and DreamWorks Animation, contributing significantly to projects in the animation and technology sectors.
Current Role at Pixar Animation Studios
Varun Talwar currently serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Pixar Animation Studios. He has been in this role since 2019, contributing to various projects within the organization. His work focuses on enhancing the technical capabilities of animation software and pipeline development, leveraging his extensive background in graphics engineering.
Previous Experience in Animation Industry
Prior to joining Pixar, Varun Talwar held several positions in the animation industry. He worked at DreamWorks Animation as a Department Technical Director from 2011 to 2014, where he focused on pipeline development and technical leadership. He also contributed to the technical direction of projects at DreamWorks, including a role as Technical Lead for Mari. His experience extends to Mapzen, where he served as a Senior Graphics Engineer from 2014 to 2017, and Snapchat, Inc. as a Software Engineer from 2018 to 2019.
Educational Background
Varun Talwar completed his Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University from 2005 to 2009. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Sciences in Computer Graphics and Game Technology from the University of Pennsylvania from 2009 to 2011. His foundational education includes attending Delhi Public School - Dwarka from 1999 to 2005.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Varun Talwar possesses a strong background in technical leadership and pipeline development within the animation industry. He has extensive experience in graphics engineering, having worked in both technical direction and software engineering roles. Notably, he contributed to enhancing the open-source Universal Scene Description (USD) technology at Pixar Animation Studios, showcasing his commitment to advancing industry standards.
Internship Experience
Varun Talwar has also gained valuable experience through various internships. He worked as a Summer Intern at Cadence Design Systems in 2007 and as an RnD Animation Technology Intern at PDI/DreamWorks in 2010. Additionally, he was involved in a project at the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, where he developed a realistic cotton cloth shader in 2009.