Antonio Micilotta

Antonio (Tony) Micilotta is a seasoned professional in the visual effects and technology sectors, currently serving as the Senior Director of Content Creation Engineering at Autodesk, focusing on modeling, animation, USD, and Hydra core capabilities. Tony earned a BSc in Electrical Engineering and a PhD in Computer Vision from the University of Surrey, where they contributed significantly to human detection and tracking algorithms. With extensive experience, Tony has held key positions in various renowned companies, including leading R&D initiatives at MPC, serving as a Senior Technical Product Manager at Foundry, and directing product development at DNEG. Tony was also a board member of the Visual Effects Society from 2020 to 2022.