Biography
Skylar Kelty is a highly skilled HPC system administrator with over 10 years of experience in managing complex HPC environments. He specializes in OpenStack, Ceph, and Cumulus networks, and is responsible for the design, deployment, and maintenance of high-performance computing clusters that support critical research and scientific applications.
Skylar has a strong background in Linux system administration and has extensive knowledge of HPC cluster architectures, scheduling systems, and job management. He has a deep understanding of OpenStack and is proficient in deploying and managing cloud infrastructure, virtual machines, and containers. Skylar also has significant experience in managing distributed storage systems, specifically Ceph, and has deployed and managed multiple Ceph clusters to support data-intensive applications.
In addition to his technical skills, Skylar is an excellent communicator and has strong interpersonal skills. He works closely with researchers and scientists to understand their requirements and ensure that the HPC environment meets their needs. He is also highly collaborative and enjoys working in a team environment.
Overall, Skylar is a highly skilled HPC system administrator with a broad range of technical skills and a deep understanding of HPC environments. He is passionate about leveraging the latest technologies to support scientific research and is committed to delivering high-quality services and support to his users.