Systems-Facing Track, June 2025

Kickstarting Your Research Computing and Data Career

This session will explore avenues for finding success in systems-focused Research Computing and Data (RCD) roles. Through sharing personal stories and practical guidance, this panel will touch on the diverse ways that one can navigate a career in high performance computing, storage, and research infrastructure operations. The talk will provide an overview of typical systems-focused journeys from professionals who have started and grown into impactful roles managing and supporting research computing systems. We will also explore the often misunderstood tracks of growing into an experienced systems professional vs transitioning into a management role and how to tell which path may be right for you.

Speakers: Dan Voss (Corewell Health), Nathan Wells (Kansas State University), Jacob Boschee (University of British Columbia)