Presenter

Steve May’s tenure at Pixar Animation Studios spans more than 25 years, where he is currently Chief Technology Officer. In this role, he leads all technology at the studio, including software R&D, information systems, RenderMan, and the development of visual effects tools and processes for each film. He is also the Founder and Chair of the Alliance for OpenUSD — an open, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the interoperability of 3D content through OpenUSD (Universal Scene Description).

Steve has a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from Ohio State University, where he was recognized as a Distinguished Alumnus. He is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the governing board of Disney Research Studios, and the Technology Committee for the Visual Effects Society (VES). For his work on UP and BRAVE, he received two VES Awards for Outstanding Animation in an Animated Feature Motion Picture.