Computer graphics artist and software developer who entered American film with STAR TREK: THE WRATH OF KHAN (1982). Other notable credits include RETURN OF THE JEDI (1983, computer graphics), YOUNG SHERLOCK HOLMES (1985, computer animation), LUXO JR. (1986, producer), RED'S DREAM (1987), TIN TOY (1988, producer, animator), TOY STORY (1995, modeling & animation system development), A BUG'S LIFE (1998, supervising technical director), and FINDING NEMO (2003, technical development lead).  Nominated for Short Films (Animated Films) 1986: LUXO, JR. - Producer (w. John Lasseter)  Best Achievement in Short Films (Animated Films) 1988: TIN TOY - Producer (w. John Lasseter)  Scientific and Engineering Awards (Plaque) 1996: For the original concept and the development of particle systems used to create computer generated visual effects in motion pictures.  Scientific and Engineering Awards (Plaque) 1997>: For the development of the Marionette Three-Dimensional Computer Animation System. (w. Eben Ostby, Sam Leffler and Tom Duff) 2 nominations, 1 Award, 2 Scientific/Technical Awards