Frank Zimmermann
About Frank Zimmermann
Frank Zimmermann is an experienced HPC IT Support and Linux Administrator currently working at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where he has been employed since 2013. He has a diverse background in system administration, with previous roles in various organizations and a strong educational foundation in computer science.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Frank Zimmermann has been employed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2013, currently serving as an HPC IT Support and Linux Administrator. His previous roles at the laboratory include WCI Senior Linux Administrator and IT Support from 2012 to 2013, and BKC IT Support from 2007 to 2012. He also held the position of Senior Linux and Windows Systems Administrator from 2003 to 2007. His extensive tenure at the laboratory has provided him with significant experience in supporting High Performance Computing (HPC) environments.
Education and Expertise
Frank Zimmermann studied at California State University, East Bay, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 1990 to 1992. He also attended San Jose State University, achieving a Bachelor of Science from 1980 to 1982. Additionally, he obtained the Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) certification in 2004. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in system administration, virtualization, storage, network, and security technologies.
Background
Frank Zimmermann has a diverse professional background that spans multiple industries. He worked at Longs Drug as Corporate Unix Systems Team Lead from 1997 to 2000, and at Kaiser Permanente as Sr Systems Engineer in Clinical Information Systems from 2002 to 2003. He also served as Application Support Group Lead at DoubleTwist from 2000 to 2002. His career reflects a strong foundation in system administration, software development, software release management, and database administration.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Frank Zimmermann has gained extensive experience in supporting High Performance Computing (HPC) environments. He has held various roles that required a diverse skill set, including expertise in virtualization, storage, network, and security technologies. His contributions in system administration across different organizations demonstrate his capability in managing complex IT infrastructures.