Michael Aguilar, Eit
About Michael Aguilar, Eit
Michael Aguilar is a Computer Scientist specializing in High Performance Computing (HPC) Research and Development at Sandia National Laboratories.
Current Role at Sandia National Laboratories
Michael Aguilar is currently employed as a Computer Scientist for High Performance Computing (HPC) Research and Development at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He has held this position since 2021. In this role, he is involved in the development and support of advanced computing systems and is integral to multiple high-impact computing projects.
Previous Positions in High Performance Computing
Before joining Sandia National Laboratories, Michael Aguilar worked at ECS as an HPC System Administrator IV in 2021 for a brief tenure. Prior to that, he served as an HPC Systems Engineer Senior at SAIC from 2019 to 2021, where he focused on HPC design and support for Sandia National Laboratories. He has also worked at SAIC as a Systems Engineer from 2015 to 2021, gaining extensive experience in the HPC field.
Educational Background
Michael Aguilar earned a Master’s Degree in Computer Science from The University of North Dakota, where he studied from 2011 to 2015. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from Iowa State University, completed in 1970.
Special Projects and Contributions
Michael Aguilar led the development of the Astra ARM64 HPC system and the Mayer Testbed HPC system, both part of the Vanguard Program at Sandia National Laboratories. Additionally, he developed RDMA fabric samplers for the LDMS, a high-fidelity HPC monitoring system. His work significantly contributes to the Advanced Simulation and Computing project under the NNSA's Advanced Systems Technology Test Beds team.
Linux Expertise and Specializations
Michael Aguilar specializes in Linux Kernel and device driver design and modification. He has expertise in multiple Linux distributions, including Red Hat Linux, SUSE, and Ubuntu. His deep understanding of Linux systems makes him a valuable asset in high performance computing environments.