Randy Nelson has a Bachelor's degree in Fine Art from the University of Santa Clara. A passion for animation led him to computers as a teenager. He has taught software development for the last 25 years.
          Randy was one of the founders of the juggling group the Flying Karamazov Brothers, and worked in live theater, film and television through the late 80s. His credits include co-writer, director and performer of three Broadway shows, performances for Presidents at the Kennedy Center and in the White House, a role in the feature film 'Jewel of the Nile,' and the opportunity to represent the United States at two Olympic Arts Festivals.
          Randy worked as a computer animator and producer for Pizza Time Theater, established and led developer training for Next Computer, created the developer program for Kaleida Labs, the multimedia joint venture between Apple and IBM, and was senior curriculum designer for Apple Computer.
          Today Randy uses his art, film, theater, animation, software, training and juggling experience daily as the Dean of Pixar University, providing training and education for all of Pixar's employees.