ZINTLE GANA
High-Performance Computing (HPC) Engineer
NY114 N033.Gugulethu
Summary
Dynamic High-Performance Computing (HPC) Support Engineer with over 4 years of specialized experience in Linux system administration, cluster operations, and user support within research environments. Expertise in managing HPC clusters and supporting high-performance storage systems such as BeeGFS and Lustre, ensuring optimal system availability for demanding scientific workloads. Proficient in monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing HPC environments while delivering exceptional user support to enhance research productivity. Committed to leveraging technical skills and collaborative problem-solving to drive innovation and efficiency in high-performance computing initiatives. IT professional with comprehensive experience in Linux system management and optimization. Known for reliability, adaptability, and collaborative approach to achieving team objectives. Proficient in scripting, system automation, and problem-solving.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Linux System Engineer
LinomthaICT
Cape Town
02.2020 - Current
- Administer HPC environments using Bright Cluster Manager and PBS scheduler
- Monitor cluster health and ensure availability of compute, storage, and network resources
- Support users with job submissions and troubleshooting
- Manage BeeGFS storage and support Lustre-based environments (CHPC exposure)
- Provide OpenStack support and escalate complex issues
- Manage incidents using Zoho ITSM
- Perform system updates, maintenance, and troubleshooting
Network Engineer: Intern
Merchants
Cape Town
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Installed and maintained data and voice circuits through routers, switches and WAN devices.
- Provided network support and performed troubleshooting to resolve various WAN/LAN connectivity issues.
- Maintained strong communication with team members, ensuring efficient collaboration on various projects and tasks.
- Managing incidents/tickets and service requests via Service-Now System
Completing troubleshooting and repairs of computers and laptops for various software and hardware related issues - Diagnosing network issues as required. Preparation of new machines for use by staff.
- Troubleshooting of various applications and systems such as Avaya telephone systems, Windows XP, 7, 8, and 10 and the Microsoft Office packages 2007 – 2013 and Office365, Windows Server 2003 - 2012 and Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange and various webmail clients, Avaya telephone systems, VMware and Virtual-box
Education
Diploma - IT Software Development
Walter Sisulu University
05-2015
Skills
Linux (CentOS, Rocky Linux, Ubuntu)
Bright Cluster Manager
BeeGFS
Lustre (HPC exposure)
OpenStack
TCP/IP Networking
Certification
LPIC-1 (Linux Professional Institute)
Timeline
LPIC-2 (Linux Professional Institute)
05-2023
LPIC-1 (Linux Professional Institute)
11-2020
Linux System Engineer
LinomthaICT
02.2020 - Current
Network Engineer: Intern
Merchants
05.2019 - 12.2019
Diploma - IT Software Development
Walter Sisulu University