Advanced Research Computing
Our Team
The Advanced Research Computing (ARC) team at NAU facilitates access and support of High-Performance Computing (HPC) resources and associated technologies supporting computationally demanding or transformational research at NAU.
Education
MS in Computer Science
Background
Over 20 years of computing experience supporting researchers.
Specialties
- HPC architecture and storage
- Parallel computing
- Programming and scripting
- Slurm
Interest
Christopher enjoys the outdoors including activities like cycling, backpacking, and climbing.
Education
BSBA, Computer Information Systems
Background
Over 5 years of experience with helpdesk and user computer support and 12 years of system administration.
Specialties
- Server and storage hardware
- Networking
- Hypervisors and Virtual Machines
- Process autotmation
- Scripting and programming
Interest
Keith enjoys swimming, reading, playing video games and the topics of copyright and other esoteric legalese.
Education
BS in Aerospace Engineering, MS in Mechanical Engineering
Background
Over 20 years of experience with all-platform front end support and 10 years of educational instruction.
Specialties
- Hardware & OS diagnostics
- Renewable energy engineering research
- Programming, scripting and data mining
Interest
Jason enjoys XC running, mountain biking, photography and various forms of digital media. He also has an interest in linguistics and machine learning.
Education
BS in Computer Science, MS in Informatics
Background
Has conducted graduate research at NAU and has the academic fundamentals of computer science.
Specialties
- Developer enviorment setup
- Bash and Python scripting
- Debugging
Interest
Joseph enjoys playing video games, drinking coffee, hiking and exploring Linux and terminal apps.
Jessica Maldonado Olivas
Student HPC Technician
Education
Pursuing a double major in Computer Science and Mathematics
Background
Currently learning the fundamentals of Computer Science while seeking her undergraduate degree.
Specialties
- Python
- C/C++
- Web Development
- Mathematics
Interest
Jessica enjoys listenining to music, reading, watching movies. and learning about the astronomy and planetary sciences.