Join us for an insightful presentation on High Performance Computing (HPC) and how it is powering advances in science at USask. Learn more about the resources available to you and hear from the experts on how to use HPC, storage, and other computational tools and techniques to securely advance your research. 

Speakers 

John Costa 

John Costa’s IT career spans 25+ years, including 12 years dedicated to research computing. After earning a master's degree in artificial intelligence, he collaborated with cardiologists to create image processing software for coronary angiograms, aiding in the detection of cardiomyopathies. John spent time in the private sector supporting start-ups, and most recently using machine learning for diagnostics. Currently he leads the core services team, supporting Linux, scientific software, storage, and many other services that drive discovery. 

Karim Panjvani

Karim Panjvani has close to a decade of experience in research and related fields, specializing as an electronics and software engineer in autonomous vehicle algorithm design and plant phenotyping research, with a focus on computer vision. His recent work with the Canada Excellence Research Chair highlights his ability to integrate technical expertise with strategic business insights, driving impactful research initiatives. Currently, Karim serves as a Research IT Security Coordinator, focusing on cybersecurity and helping researchers across campus secure their valuable work. 

Brook Byrns 

Brook Byrns has 13 years of experience in research and research related fields at the University of Saskatchewan, beginning in bioinformatics for AgBio and transitioning to a role as an advanced research computing support analyst for ICT. In this position, Brook provides data management support and assists researchers in leveraging High Performance Computing (HPC) resources to optimize data analysis and computational workflows.