Giri Prakash
About Giri Prakash
Giri Prakash is a Section Head at Oak Ridge National Laboratory with extensive experience in high performance computing and data management. He holds multiple degrees in Soil Science, Environmental Science, and Computer Software Engineering, and has been involved in advancing AI/ML capabilities in scientific data center operations.
Work at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Giri Prakash has held multiple positions at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) since 2002. He currently serves as the Applications Architect, a role he has maintained for 22 years. In addition, he has been the Section Head since 2019 and the Group Leader since 2018. His responsibilities include overseeing operational activities and engineering efforts to enhance data management and high-performance computing at the ARM Data Center. Prakash also directs data center groups that manage World Data System member data centers, including NASA's ORNL DAAC.
Education and Expertise
Giri Prakash has a diverse educational background. He earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Soil Science and Remote Sensing from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, studying from 1995 to 1997. He furthered his education at Memorial University of Newfoundland, where he obtained another Master of Science (MS) in Environmental Science from 1998 to 2000. Additionally, he studied at the University of Calgary, achieving a Diploma in Object Oriented Software Technology (OOST) from 1999 to 2000. His expertise spans high-performance computing architecture, data management, and AI/ML capabilities in scientific data center operations.
Background in High-Performance Computing
With over 19 years of experience in high-performance computing architecture and computing-as-a-service, Giri Prakash has established a significant presence in the field. His work focuses on advancing excellence in data management and enhancing the operational capabilities of scientific data centers. His leadership at the ARM Climate Research Facility and ORNL emphasizes his commitment to integrating advanced computing technologies in research environments.
Research Interests
Giri Prakash has a research interest in enabling artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities within scientific data center operations. This focus aims to improve efficiency and effectiveness in managing large datasets and computational resources. His work contributes to the evolving landscape of data science and its applications in various research domains.