Jimmy Aguilar Mena
About Jimmy Aguilar Mena
Jimmy Aguilar Mena is a Research Software Engineer and PhD student at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center, where he has worked since 2017. He holds advanced degrees in Nuclear Physics and High Performance Computing, and has contributed to open source projects related to physics.
Work at Barcelona Supercomputing Center
Jimmy Aguilar Mena has been employed at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center since 2017. He holds the position of Research Software Engineer and is also a PhD student. His work focuses on software development and research in high-performance computing, contributing to various projects that leverage supercomputing resources. His role involves collaborating with other researchers and engineers to enhance computational methods and tools.
Education and Expertise
Jimmy Aguilar Mena has an extensive educational background in computer science and physics. He completed his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya from 2017 to 2022. Prior to that, he earned a Master's degree in High Performance Computing from Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati di Trieste between 2014 and 2016. He also holds a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree in Nuclear Physics from Instituto Superior de Tecnologias y Ciencias Aplicadas, completed between 2006 and 2014.
Background
Jimmy Aguilar Mena's academic journey began with a Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Physics, followed by a Master's degree in the same field. His interest in high-performance computing led him to pursue further education, culminating in a Master's degree from the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics. His diverse educational background supports his current research and software engineering work.
Previous Experience at CERN
Before joining the Barcelona Supercomputing Center, Jimmy Aguilar Mena gained experience as a CERN Openlab Summer Student in 2015. This position lasted for three months and took place in Geneva, Switzerland. During this time, he was exposed to advanced research environments and collaborated on projects that integrated computing with physics.
Contributions to Open Source Projects
Jimmy Aguilar Mena actively contributes to open source projects, particularly for the GNU/Linux platform. His contributions include projects that are related to physics, showcasing his commitment to the open-source community and his expertise in software development within scientific contexts.