Fernando De Goes
About Fernando De Goes
Fernando De Goes is a Principal Research Scientist at Pixar Animation Studios, where he has worked since 2019. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the California Institute of Technology and has extensive experience in computer graphics and research roles across several prominent companies.
Current Role as Principal Research Scientist
Fernando De Goes has been serving as a Principal Research Scientist at Pixar Animation Studios since 2019. In this role, he focuses on advancing research initiatives that enhance the studio's animation and visual effects capabilities. His work involves collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions that support the creative processes at Pixar.
Career at Pixar Animation Studios
Fernando De Goes has had a significant career at Pixar Animation Studios, starting as a Research Intern in 2011. He returned as a Research Intern in 2013 before progressing to roles as a Research Scientist from 2015 to 2016 and then as a Senior Research Scientist from 2016 to 2019. His experience at Pixar has contributed to various projects that leverage his expertise in computer graphics and animation.
Education and Expertise
Fernando De Goes holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Computer Engineering from Universidade Estadual de Campinas, which he completed from 2002 to 2006. He furthered his education with a Master of Science in Computer Graphics from the same institution from 2007 to 2009. He earned his PhD in Computer Science from the California Institute of Technology, studying from 2009 to 2014. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his research in animation technology.
Previous Experience in Animation and Technology
Before his current role at Pixar, Fernando De Goes worked at DreamWorks Animation as a Research and Development Engineer from 2014 to 2015. He also completed a Software Engineer Internship at Google in 2008. These experiences contributed to his technical skills and understanding of the animation industry, enhancing his contributions at Pixar.