Mike Esler

Mike Esler

Independent Researcher - HPC & AI

About

With over two decades of experience in high-performance computing and Linux system administration, I conduct independent research in HPC infrastructure and artificial intelligence, exploring solutions to complex computational challenges.

My expertise spans the full spectrum of HPC environments, from cluster architecture and management to optimizing AI workloads at scale. I bring deep technical knowledge combined with practical, hands-on experience from working with leading technology organizations.

Research Areas

Artificial Intelligence

Research in AI systems and machine learning applications, with focus on practical implementation and optimization in HPC environments. Exploring the intersection of AI innovation and computational efficiency.

High-Performance Computing

Research in HPC infrastructure design, optimization, and management. Focus on cluster architectures, parallel computing, and workload optimization in large-scale computing environments.

System Architecture

Research and development of scalable, reliable Linux-based systems. Specializing in enterprise environments with demanding performance, reliability, and availability requirements.

Experience

HPC Linux System Administrator

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
November 2022 - Present · 3+ years

Managing and administering high-performance computing Linux systems for enterprise environments, ensuring optimal performance and reliability for mission-critical workloads.

Cray OS HPCM Lustre HPE Slingshot

Senior Linux System Administrator

SAIC
June 2017 - November 2022 · 5+ years

Led Linux system administration initiatives with focus on automation, security, and performance optimization. Specialized in large-scale deployments and enterprise infrastructure management.

Apache Python Linux Administration Automation Security

Linux System Administrator

Jacobs
July 1999 - June 2017 · 18 years

Extensive experience managing enterprise Linux environments, providing technical leadership, and implementing solutions for complex infrastructure challenges across diverse computing environments.

Get In Touch

Interested in discussing HPC and AI research? Feel free to reach out.