Ralph Bellofatto
About Ralph Bellofatto
Ralph Bellofatto is a Senior Systems Administrator/Engineer at Roivant Sciences in Boston, Massachusetts, where he has worked since 2018. He holds a Master's degree from Ithaca College and has extensive experience in control systems, supercomputers, and software development.
Work at Roivant Sciences
Ralph Bellofatto has been employed at Roivant Sciences since 2018, serving as a Senior Systems Administrator/Engineer. His role involves managing and optimizing system environments to support the company's research and development initiatives. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, he has contributed to the organization for over six years, utilizing his extensive technical skills to enhance system performance and reliability.
Education and Expertise
Ralph Bellofatto studied at Ithaca College, where he completed a Master's degree in an independent study focusing on Computer Science, Music Applications, and Music Education. His academic background laid the foundation for his extensive expertise in systems administration and engineering, particularly in high-performance computing and control systems.
Background in Control Systems and Software Development
Bellofatto has significant experience in setting up control system environments, specifically using xCAT and LSF for large-scale system deployments. He has written low-level control and bring-up software for the BlueGene/L and BlueGene/P supercomputers, showcasing his proficiency in high-performance computing environments.
Contributions to Supercomputing Projects
Ralph Bellofatto has made substantial contributions to various supercomputing projects, including the BlueGene/Q supercomputer. His work involved developing low-level control software and creating VHDL verification frameworks for testing software on chips. His experience also includes developing an embedded controller system for the IBM Neural Network Synapse chip.
Experience in Software Design and Implementation
Prior to his current role, Bellofatto worked at Relay Communications, focusing on software design and implementation for terminal emulation and file transfer products. He also contributed to the development of low-level audio and MIDI drivers at Voyetra-Turtle Beach, where he was involved in manufacturing tests for sound cards.