Stephanie Brink
About Stephanie Brink
Stephanie Brink is a computer scientist based in Livermore, California, currently pursuing a Ph.D. in High Performance Computing. She has worked at Intel Corporation and actively mentors high school girls in STEM fields.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Stephanie Brink currently works as a Computer Scientist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, California. Her role involves significant contributions to the field of High Performance Computing (HPC). She developed an interest in HPC during a summer internship at the laboratory, which influenced her decision to pursue further studies and a career in this area.
Education and Expertise
Stephanie Brink holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Computer Science from the University of Oregon, as well as a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of the Pacific. Her academic focus includes performance analysis and optimization, power-aware HPC, and low-level power management and control. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. with a specific emphasis on High Performance Computing.
Background in High Performance Computing
Brink has extensive experience in High Performance Computing, having worked as an HPC Power Management Researcher at Intel Corporation from 2015 to 2016. She also served as a Software Tools Development Intern for Energy and Power Analysis at Intel in 2014. Her work has contributed to advancements in HPC, particularly in the areas of performance and power management.
Mentorship and Community Involvement
Stephanie Brink actively mentors high school girls who are considering careers in STEM fields. She serves on the Laboratory’s Asian Pacific American Council scholarship committee, promoting educational opportunities. Additionally, she participates in the Student Cluster Competition committee at the Supercomputing Conference, supporting the next generation of computing professionals.
Professional Development and Interests
Brink enjoys the flexibility to work in various roles, including developer and mentor. Her interest in High Performance Computing was sparked by her experiences during her undergraduate studies and her participation in the annual Supercomputing Conference. Despite not being exposed to HPC during her undergraduate program, she has since developed a strong foundation and expertise in the field.