Robert Clay
About Robert Clay
Robert Clay is a Technical Manager specializing in complex system modeling and analysis with a focus on high-performance computing systems resilience and fault-tolerant execution models.
Current Role at Sandia National Laboratories
Robert Clay serves as a Technical Manager at Sandia National Laboratories. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing technical projects and managing teams involved in advanced research. His expertise includes complex system modeling and high-performance computing systems. He has been contributing to the development of scalable modeling and analysis systems since at least 1995.
Past Role at Terascale LLC
From 2000 to 2005, Robert Clay held the positions of Vice President and Chief Scientist at Terascale LLC in California. During his tenure, he was involved in leading scientific research and development projects focused on scalable modeling and analysis systems.
Engineering Experience at Exxon Research and Engineering
Robert Clay's career includes a notable nine-year stint at Exxon Research and Engineering in Florham Park, NJ, where he worked as an engineer from 1980 to 1989. His work at Exxon involved complex engineering challenges, laying the foundation for his later specialization in high-performance computing systems.
PhD from Carnegie Mellon University
Robert Clay achieved his PhD in Chemical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, studying there from 1989 to 1994. His doctoral research contributed significantly to his expertise in complex system modeling and analysis.
Educational Background from University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Robert Clay completed his Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, from 1974 to 1980. This foundational education set the stage for his advanced studies and professional achievements in the field of Chemical Engineering.