Martin Sebastian Senn
About Martin Sebastian Senn
Martin Sebastian Senn is a Technical Director at Pixar Animation Studios, where he has worked since 2013. He holds a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from ETH Zurich and has extensive experience in research and development roles in the animation industry.
Current Role at Pixar Animation Studios
Martin Sebastian Senn has been serving as a Technical Director at Pixar Animation Studios since 2013. In this role, he has contributed to various projects within the company, which is located in Emeryville, California. His extensive experience at Pixar has allowed him to develop a deep understanding of the technical aspects of animation and visual effects.
Previous Experience at Pixar Animation Studios
Before his current position, Martin Senn held several roles at Pixar Animation Studios. He worked as a Technical Director Intern for six months in 2012, followed by an eleven-month tenure as a Technical Director Resident from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, he completed two separate Research Internships in 2011, totaling five months, where he gained valuable insights into the research and development processes at the studio.
Education and Expertise
Martin Senn studied Computer Science at ETH Zurich, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) from 2006 to 2009. He continued his education at the same institution, achieving a Master of Science (MSc) from 2009 to 2011. During this period, he also completed a Master Thesis. His academic background includes a year of study at Disney Research Zurich, further enhancing his expertise in the field.
Early Career and Internships
In the early stages of his career, Martin Senn gained experience through various internships and positions. He worked as a Software Development Intern at BSI Business Systems Integration in 2008 and later as a Software Developer for one month in 2009. He also served as a Research Assistant at ETH Zurich for three months in 2009 and completed a research internship at Disney Research from 2009 to 2010.