HPC & AI Careers Fair - SupercomputingAsia 2024

Date and Location: Wednesday 21^st February | 3:30pm-5pm | International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Sydney Harbour

SupercomputingAsia 2024 is proud to announce their careers panel and networking event, dedicated to connecting the bright minds of the future with leading professionals in the field.

This event is open to all and free for students to attend.

Whether you are looking for career advice, interested in possible pathway options in the HPC and AI space, or thinking about taking the next step in your career, we welcome you to attend this free event!

This event will be held in the International Convention & Exhibition Centre (ICC), Sydney Harbour. Please register for more information.

If you have any questions, please email lauren.pay@anu.edu.au

Panel Speakers

Defence Science and Technology Group | Director of Supercomputing Strategic Engagement

Lenovo | Head of HPC & AI Asia Pacific

QCIF | CEO

Schneider Electric | General Manager of Sales, IT/Edge

XENON Systems | Solutions Architect

Machine Learning Computational Methods Specialist | Defence Science and Technology Group

Plus more speakers to be announced soon!

		Kristina Johnson Defence Science and Technology Group \| Director of Supercomputing Strategic Engagement

Kristina is Director of Supercomputing Strategic Engagement for Defence Science Technology Group. The Defence Supercomputer is a secure, resilient, multi-tenanted system that supports reproducible computational simulation science, data analytics, and machine learning at scale. She has been working as a computer scientist since before the pipeline problem was invented, and is a qualified animator and musician.

		Ananda Bhattacharjee Lenovo \| Head of HPC & AI Asia Pacific

With over 20 years of experience in the data centre industry, Ananda is a passionate leader and expert in high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. He currently leads one of the most passionate teams of HPC and AI sales and solution architects at Lenovo Data Center Group, where Ananda works with a collaborative and customer-centric approach to deliver innovative and scalable solutions that meet the diverse needs and expectations of customers.

		Sach Jayasinghe QCIF \| CEO

Sach Jayasinghe is the Chief Executive Officer of the Queensland Cyber Infrastructure Foundation (QCIF). QCIF provides digital research infrastructure to all Queensland universities and several national clients. Prior to his role at QCIF, Sach was the Director of Research Infrastructure, providing strategic input and overseeing the operations of QUT’s research infrastructure. Sach has a long history of involvement in cytometry, and significant commercial exposure (hardware, consumables, and software) within the field, which continues today via active partnerships with a number of key industry players.

		Astrid Groves Schneider Electric \| General Manager of Sales, IT/Edge

Astrid Groves is a distinguished leader with a rich career history spanning the United Kingdom and Australia, encompassing multi-country management roles. As the General Manager of Sales, IT/Edge at Schneider Electric, Astrid is a recognised subject matter expert in the commercialisation of technology, driving impactful strategies and initiatives within the IT industry. With over two decades of experience, Astrid’s journey began as a receptionist at Acer – starting at the very entry level of a business has laid the foundation for her remarkable career. Notably, she held pivotal management positions during her five-year tenure with Schneider Electric in London, demonstrating her adeptness at leading teams and driving business growth. Astrid’s professional journey also led her to Vocus, where she further honed her expertise before returning to Schneider Electric, showcasing her unwavering commitment to the organisation and the industry at large. Astrid is widely acknowledged as a thought leader and technology business strategist, shaping the discourse and direction of the IT industry. Her remarkable career trajectory, combined with her strategic acumen, solidifies her position as a key influencer and driver of success within the dynamic landscape of technology commercialisation.