Dirk Van Gelder is a Senior Director of Software Development at NVIDIA, where they are currently working on Omniverse. With a career spanning from software engineer roles at Engineering Animation Inc. and R/GA to a significant tenure at Pixar Animation Studios, Dirk has made substantial contributions to animation systems and tools, including the Academy Award-winning Presto. Previously, they held the position of Director of Software Development at NVIDIA from 2020 to 2023, and they have effectively led teams that developed innovative technologies, including the industry-standard OpenSubdiv. Throughout their diverse experience, Dirk has been instrumental in optimizing animation workflows and enhancing character rigging systems.
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