Kai Chang

Kai Chang is a seasoned Pipeline Software Engineer at Tippett Studio since July 2019, specializing in the development and support of tools for VFX projects across various media. Previous experience includes a role as Lighting TD at DNEG, contributing to lighting work for the film Hobbs & Shaw, and a lengthy tenure at Industrial Light + Magic from 2002 to 2018, where Kai Chang focused on lighting and technical direction using technologies such as Katana, Arnold, and Pixar Renderman. Earlier positions include roles in technical support, scripting, and engineering, with a foundation in systems administration and website maintenance at UC Berkeley. Education includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and additional studies in Mechanical Engineering.