Justin Whitt
About Justin Whitt
Justin Whitt serves as the Program Director at the Oak Ridge Leadership Computing Facility, a position he has held since 2020. He has a background in engineering and project management, with previous roles at JB Hunt Transport Services and various positions at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Current Role at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Justin Whitt serves as the Program Director at the Oak Ridge Leadership Computing Facility, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he oversees various initiatives related to high-performance computing and leadership in computational science. His responsibilities include managing projects and collaborating with teams to enhance the facility's capabilities and impact within the scientific community.
Previous Experience at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Before his current role, Justin Whitt worked as the Deputy Director at the Oak Ridge Leadership Computing Facility from 2015 to 2020. In this capacity, he contributed to the strategic direction and operational management of the facility. His earlier experience also includes a position as a Computational Scientist at the National Institute for Computational Sciences at Oak Ridge National Laboratory from 2010 to 2013.
Career at JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
Justin Whitt spent ten years at JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc., where he held various management and project management roles from 1992 to 2002. His experience in this sector provided him with a strong foundation in leadership and project execution, which he later applied to his roles in computational science and engineering.
Educational Background in Engineering
Justin Whitt earned a Master of Science in Engineering from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, studying from 2006 to 2009. Prior to that, he completed a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at the same university from 2002 to 2006. His educational background has equipped him with the technical knowledge necessary for his roles in high-performance computing and engineering.
Research Experience at The Simcenter
Justin Whitt has a significant research background, having worked at The Simcenter: National Center for Computational Engineering. He served as a Mesh Generation Specialist from 2004 to 2006 and later as a Research Assistant from 2006 to 2010. His work at The Simcenter focused on computational engineering, contributing to advancements in the field.