High Performance Computing Center
High Performance Computing Center
The intersection of research, teaching, learning, and industry.
ME 344
In the summer of 2024, Stanford's ME344 and ME344S classes had the unique opportunity to visit the Intel Data Center, providing an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at cutting-edge technologies in data processing and infrastructure. This special event was open only to participants of these courses, offering them a firsthand experience of the high-performance systems that drive global data operations. Students engaged with Intel engineers, explored the center’s advanced architecture, and gained valuable insights into the future of data centers, all while connecting classroom learning with real-world applications.
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Working at the HPCC
I've been at the HPCC for over four years. In my time here, I have built numerous configurations of high performance and parallel computing clusters, both in front of large audiences at our annual conferences and regularly in the engineering lab. I became so comfortable with Linux that I had to dual-boot on my laptop to get my work done. I have installed and built hardware from diverse hardware companies, including Intel, Mellanox, IBM, and Panasas. As apart of our ME344: Introduction to High Performance Computing course I was able to assist students in learning foundational skills in high performance computing and give them real world experience I certainly never thought I would ever access. I even had the opportunity to work on federal grant proposals to aid our organization in getting systems valued at over $15 million. What I value most from my time at the HPCC is the autonomy to work on large-scale projects with innovative academic researchers: an opportunity to get involved with state of the art research can only be described as amazing.
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