Jim Rogers
About Jim Rogers
Jim Rogers is a Program Manager at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, overseeing the strategic partnership between ORNL and the US Air Force. He has extensive experience in high-performance computing and facility management, holding multiple leadership roles since 2009.
Work at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Jim Rogers has been a key figure at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) since 2009. He serves as the Project Director for the National Climate-Computer Research Center, where he has been instrumental for 15 years. In addition, he has held the position of Director for Computing and Facilities at the National Center for Computational Sciences since 2015, contributing for 9 years. His role encompasses overseeing high-performance computing systems and managing operational activities within the facility.
Strategic Partnerships and Program Management
Since 2017, Jim Rogers has acted as the Program Manager for the Strategic Partnership between ORNL and the US Air Force. In this capacity, he focuses on fostering collaboration and aligning strategic initiatives between the two organizations. His responsibilities include overseeing the integration of technology and ensuring effective communication between stakeholders.
Expertise in High-Performance Computing
Jim Rogers possesses extensive expertise in high-performance computing, particularly in areas such as strategy, acquisition, delivery, and integration of computing systems. He has provided support for multiple computing centers, including NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and NASA Ames Research Center. His work involves addressing the challenges associated with petascale and exascale computing.
Data Center Management and Operations
Rogers has significant experience in data center design, construction, and operational management. He applies best practices in facilities management to ensure efficient operation of the National Center for Computational Sciences. His role includes managing recurring operational activities and maintaining the supporting infrastructure.