John Holmen
About John Holmen
John Holmen is an HPC Engineer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory since 2022, with a strong background in computer engineering and scientific computing. He has held various engineering and research positions, including roles at R.W. Beckett Corporation and the University of Utah, and has a PhD in Computing: Scientific Computing.
Work at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
John Holmen has been employed as an HPC Engineer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory since 2022. His role involves working on high-performance computing systems in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. He focuses on evaluating current and emerging architectures, refining software stacks, and implementing best practices for these systems.
Education and Expertise
John Holmen holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computing: Scientific Computing from the University of Utah, which he completed from 2014 to 2022. He also earned a Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) in Computer Engineering from Kettering University between 2010 and 2012. Additionally, he has a Dual Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering from Kettering University, obtained from 2005 to 2010.
Background in Engineering and Research
Holmen's professional background includes various engineering roles. He worked as a Development Engineer at R.W. Beckett Corporation from 2012 to 2014 and as a Graduate Research Assistant at the Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute at the University of Utah from 2014 to 2022. He also gained experience as a PSAAP II Student Intern Fellow at Sandia National Laboratories in 2016.
Research Interests and Projects
John Holmen's formal research interests include performance portability and performance optimization. He has experience with pre-/post-production embedded systems for UL-certified safety-critical commercial and residential combustion products. His work also involves understanding how to effectively utilize arbitrary hardware and software stacks in computer systems.
Previous Experience and Roles
Before his current role, Holmen held several positions that contributed to his expertise. He served as a Research Assistant at Kettering University and worked as an Electrical & Computer Engineering Co-Op at R.W. Beckett Corporation. His early experience includes a long tenure as a Caddie at Elyria Country Club Company from 1999 to 2009.