Rob Pieké

Rob Pieké is a Senior Software Developer at SideFX Software, with extensive experience in software development and R&D within the visual effects industry. Prior to this role, Rob served as Program Co-Chair at the Digital Production Symposium and had a lengthy tenure at MPC, contributing as Principal Architect, Head of New Technology, Head of Software, and more, where Rob played a crucial role in developing technology for major projects like Guardians of the Galaxy and The Jungle Book. Rob's career began in various software engineering roles, including positions at C.O.R.E. Digital Pictures, Alias Systems, and Amazon, after earning an Honours BASc in Computer Engineering from the University of Waterloo.