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@vsoch.bsky.social
I’m the Vanessasaurus! 🥑
https://vsoch.github.io
https://vsoch.github.io
With initiatives like the AmSC, Genesis, and the lab's NG-HPCC, it's obvious that the "HPC center of the future" is very cloud-like. What gives me pause is whether staffing and mindset are ready for a focus on infrastructure innovation. I think I saw this coming. 🙃 www.authorea.com/users/872044...
Infrastructure Engineering: A Missing, Undervalued Role in the Software Ecosystem
Research has become increasingly reliant on software, serving as the driving force behind bioinformatics, high performance computing, physics, machine learning and artificial intelligence, to name a f...
www.authorea.com
December 23, 2025 at 10:13 PM
With initiatives like the AmSC, Genesis, and the lab's NG-HPCC, it's obvious that the "HPC center of the future" is very cloud-like. What gives me pause is whether staffing and mindset are ready for a focus on infrastructure innovation. I think I saw this coming. 🙃 www.authorea.com/users/872044...
Uh, Facebook, bro, the choice of these images *together* is slightly concerning. What exactly are you saying here? 🔪🫣👁️
December 22, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Uh, Facebook, bro, the choice of these images *together* is slightly concerning. What exactly are you saying here? 🔪🫣👁️
Happy holidays, folks! 🥞
Whether you like latkes or roast (I am privy to both) I hope you enjoy the holiday, and make time for dancing and time with friends and family. I haven't reflected fully on the year yet (still adventures to be had) but man, it was great! 🥳
youtu.be/jA2J9TbE9OA
Whether you like latkes or roast (I am privy to both) I hope you enjoy the holiday, and make time for dancing and time with friends and family. I haven't reflected fully on the year yet (still adventures to be had) but man, it was great! 🥳
youtu.be/jA2J9TbE9OA
I'm the Latkes King! 🥞
YouTube video by vsoch
youtu.be
December 20, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Happy holidays, folks! 🥞
Whether you like latkes or roast (I am privy to both) I hope you enjoy the holiday, and make time for dancing and time with friends and family. I haven't reflected fully on the year yet (still adventures to be had) but man, it was great! 🥳
youtu.be/jA2J9TbE9OA
Whether you like latkes or roast (I am privy to both) I hope you enjoy the holiday, and make time for dancing and time with friends and family. I haven't reflected fully on the year yet (still adventures to be had) but man, it was great! 🥳
youtu.be/jA2J9TbE9OA
If you care about the intersection of high performance software and open source, we are pleased to announce that #FluxFramework will have a project meeting at the @hpsf.bsky.social 2026 Conference next year! Please respond to the CFP to be a part of it!
events.linuxfoundation.org/hpsf-confere...
events.linuxfoundation.org/hpsf-confere...
Call For Proposals (CFP) | LF Events
Join us for the 2026 annual HPSF Conference, where the brightest minds in high performance software come together. Hosted by the High Performance Software Foundation (HPSF), this event is dedicated to...
events.linuxfoundation.org
December 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM
If you care about the intersection of high performance software and open source, we are pleased to announce that #FluxFramework will have a project meeting at the @hpsf.bsky.social 2026 Conference next year! Please respond to the CFP to be a part of it!
events.linuxfoundation.org/hpsf-confere...
events.linuxfoundation.org/hpsf-confere...
And please engage with us! We are joining #HPSF soon and looking to grow the community and provide support to our users. We need to understand use cases and what folks are looking for. We will best figure this out if you ask questions, and tell us what you need. 🙏
We are getting a lot of questions about #FluxFramework! 🎉 If you are new to the project, this is the right one: flux-framework.org. You can most quickly get to the devs via an issue on flux-core on GitHub, or ping us in the hpc.social slack or here. ☎️
Let us know the questions you have! 🤓
Let us know the questions you have! 🤓
Projects
Flux Framework
flux-framework.org
December 16, 2025 at 5:56 PM
And please engage with us! We are joining #HPSF soon and looking to grow the community and provide support to our users. We need to understand use cases and what folks are looking for. We will best figure this out if you ask questions, and tell us what you need. 🙏
We are getting a lot of questions about #FluxFramework! 🎉 If you are new to the project, this is the right one: flux-framework.org. You can most quickly get to the devs via an issue on flux-core on GitHub, or ping us in the hpc.social slack or here. ☎️
Let us know the questions you have! 🤓
Let us know the questions you have! 🤓
Projects
Flux Framework
flux-framework.org
December 16, 2025 at 5:44 PM
We are getting a lot of questions about #FluxFramework! 🎉 If you are new to the project, this is the right one: flux-framework.org. You can most quickly get to the devs via an issue on flux-core on GitHub, or ping us in the hpc.social slack or here. ☎️
Let us know the questions you have! 🤓
Let us know the questions you have! 🤓
Google Photos made an end of year video, but it was bad. I made my own. This year was about adventure, pushing limits, and growth. This is a small glimpse of my experiences. Thank you to all the people that have supported me and filled this year with so much joy... encore! 🥳
youtu.be/F8qoEXjTJlI
youtu.be/F8qoEXjTJlI
The Adventure: 2025!
YouTube video by vsoch
youtu.be
December 15, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Google Photos made an end of year video, but it was bad. I made my own. This year was about adventure, pushing limits, and growth. This is a small glimpse of my experiences. Thank you to all the people that have supported me and filled this year with so much joy... encore! 🥳
youtu.be/F8qoEXjTJlI
youtu.be/F8qoEXjTJlI
We've just updated the hpc.social events calendar and feed, and we are looking for event contributions and feedback.
📅 View the calendar: hpc.social/events/
🖥️ Code on GitHub: github.com/hpc-social/e...
📅 View the calendar: hpc.social/events/
🖥️ Code on GitHub: github.com/hpc-social/e...
Welcome to HPC.social!
A welcome to our high performance computing community!
hpc.social
December 14, 2025 at 10:23 PM
We've just updated the hpc.social events calendar and feed, and we are looking for event contributions and feedback.
📅 View the calendar: hpc.social/events/
🖥️ Code on GitHub: github.com/hpc-social/e...
📅 View the calendar: hpc.social/events/
🖥️ Code on GitHub: github.com/hpc-social/e...
Strength of the body extends to the mind, and our daily work. If we learn to push our physical limits and embrace discomfort, our relative perception of what is hard completely changes.
I am absolutely certain that nerds rule the world! 🤓
I am absolutely certain that nerds rule the world! 🤓
December 11, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Strength of the body extends to the mind, and our daily work. If we learn to push our physical limits and embrace discomfort, our relative perception of what is hard completely changes.
I am absolutely certain that nerds rule the world! 🤓
I am absolutely certain that nerds rule the world! 🤓
Affirmation! 🙌
Another 1990s throwback - jamming while driving with imaginary drums. I'm actually not sure about the year - the song came out in 1999, so likely this was within a few years of that. This is dedicated to my Dad. Many good memories to this song. 🥰
youtu.be/my-xEWC1pe4
Another 1990s throwback - jamming while driving with imaginary drums. I'm actually not sure about the year - the song came out in 1999, so likely this was within a few years of that. This is dedicated to my Dad. Many good memories to this song. 🥰
youtu.be/my-xEWC1pe4
Affirmation! 🙌
YouTube video by vsoch
youtu.be
December 8, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Affirmation! 🙌
Another 1990s throwback - jamming while driving with imaginary drums. I'm actually not sure about the year - the song came out in 1999, so likely this was within a few years of that. This is dedicated to my Dad. Many good memories to this song. 🥰
youtu.be/my-xEWC1pe4
Another 1990s throwback - jamming while driving with imaginary drums. I'm actually not sure about the year - the song came out in 1999, so likely this was within a few years of that. This is dedicated to my Dad. Many good memories to this song. 🥰
youtu.be/my-xEWC1pe4
Would it really be a proper Monday without some terrible, extraordinarily fun dancing? 🪩
youtu.be/_kQFsdsLsE8
Happy Monday everyone! 😘
youtu.be/_kQFsdsLsE8
Happy Monday everyone! 😘
Savage Garden Dancing! 🪩
YouTube video by vsoch
youtu.be
December 2, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Would it really be a proper Monday without some terrible, extraordinarily fun dancing? 🪩
youtu.be/_kQFsdsLsE8
Happy Monday everyone! 😘
youtu.be/_kQFsdsLsE8
Happy Monday everyone! 😘
We used state machines to orchestrate a complex #HPC workload in #Kubernetes, and performed a Usability study across #Azure, #GoogleCloud, and #AWS with over 28K CPU and 256 GPU that resulted in over 26K datasets!
dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/...
dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/...
Will be presented at #SC25.
dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/...
dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/...
Will be presented at #SC25.
November 7, 2025 at 7:22 PM
We used state machines to orchestrate a complex #HPC workload in #Kubernetes, and performed a Usability study across #Azure, #GoogleCloud, and #AWS with over 28K CPU and 256 GPU that resulted in over 26K datasets!
dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/...
dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/...
Will be presented at #SC25.
dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/...
dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/...
Will be presented at #SC25.
Belated Halloween Dance! 🎃
This is the first time that I've ever attempted this dance - I've seen it enough times that I got the general gist! But let's be real, it's terrible. 😄 I guess I don't care, because I had fun. Happy belated Halloween!
This is the first time that I've ever attempted this dance - I've seen it enough times that I got the general gist! But let's be real, it's terrible. 😄 I guess I don't care, because I had fun. Happy belated Halloween!
November 2, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Belated Halloween Dance! 🎃
This is the first time that I've ever attempted this dance - I've seen it enough times that I got the general gist! But let's be real, it's terrible. 😄 I guess I don't care, because I had fun. Happy belated Halloween!
This is the first time that I've ever attempted this dance - I've seen it enough times that I got the general gist! But let's be real, it's terrible. 😄 I guess I don't care, because I had fun. Happy belated Halloween!
And so it begins! Is lifting the bar hard for me? Yes. Is my shirt inside out? Also yes. 😂 Am I going to be consistent, and steadfast in my ability to manifest what I want in life? HELL yes. 👏
October 15, 2025 at 10:45 PM
And so it begins! Is lifting the bar hard for me? Yes. Is my shirt inside out? Also yes. 😂 Am I going to be consistent, and steadfast in my ability to manifest what I want in life? HELL yes. 👏
hey @rockylinux.org 👋 We have been getting 404s for some of the Rocky mirrors today (and recently) in our CI. Usually a rerun fixes it, but I wanted to make sure you were aware, and if there is a status page we could refer to for future issues? Thank you! 🙏
October 9, 2025 at 2:40 AM
hey @rockylinux.org 👋 We have been getting 404s for some of the Rocky mirrors today (and recently) in our CI. Usually a rerun fixes it, but I wanted to make sure you were aware, and if there is a status page we could refer to for future issues? Thank you! 🙏
When things are hard, we remember that we are responsible for ourselves, and the outcomes of our choices. Today I chose strength, and to prove to myself that I am still the strongest person that I know. With time (and protein!) you will see it too. I embrace darkness, but I choose to be a light.
October 6, 2025 at 5:00 AM
When things are hard, we remember that we are responsible for ourselves, and the outcomes of our choices. Today I chose strength, and to prove to myself that I am still the strongest person that I know. With time (and protein!) you will see it too. I embrace darkness, but I choose to be a light.
It's about time we think more about our job shape. This is something I'm really excited about for #FluxFramework! Have you ever thought about the implications of your flag choices for binding? I made a little tool today (WIP) that can detect (and then predict) topology (binding) down to PU.
October 4, 2025 at 11:56 PM
It's about time we think more about our job shape. This is something I'm really excited about for #FluxFramework! Have you ever thought about the implications of your flag choices for binding? I made a little tool today (WIP) that can detect (and then predict) topology (binding) down to PU.
Developer tip - taking the time to write comments for the next day. If you are a gerbil, a monster, a three toed sloth, or a goblin that will die alone, make sure to be honest with yourself about that. 🧌
September 21, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Developer tip - taking the time to write comments for the next day. If you are a gerbil, a monster, a three toed sloth, or a goblin that will die alone, make sure to be honest with yourself about that. 🧌
Da nananana na na na na Batman! 🦇
I got a really challenging build environment working today (took 11 hours 🙃) and then... new track adventure!
youtu.be/on8UcrpMy8c?...
Dirt tracks are slippery, but you can still have a lot of fun! This was 4x400 (4 miles) of a relaxed pace, 3 warm up/cool down.
I got a really challenging build environment working today (took 11 hours 🙃) and then... new track adventure!
youtu.be/on8UcrpMy8c?...
Dirt tracks are slippery, but you can still have a lot of fun! This was 4x400 (4 miles) of a relaxed pace, 3 warm up/cool down.
Da nananana na na na na Batman! 🦇
YouTube video by vsoch
youtu.be
September 14, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Da nananana na na na na Batman! 🦇
I got a really challenging build environment working today (took 11 hours 🙃) and then... new track adventure!
youtu.be/on8UcrpMy8c?...
Dirt tracks are slippery, but you can still have a lot of fun! This was 4x400 (4 miles) of a relaxed pace, 3 warm up/cool down.
I got a really challenging build environment working today (took 11 hours 🙃) and then... new track adventure!
youtu.be/on8UcrpMy8c?...
Dirt tracks are slippery, but you can still have a lot of fun! This was 4x400 (4 miles) of a relaxed pace, 3 warm up/cool down.
What did I do for the holiday weekend? 🤔 Biked around for 15 miles looking for a track. I didn't find one, so opted for paved paths instead. I didn't hit the pace I wanted, but in retrospect, this was a good effort! I ran this at noon on Saturday, when it was in the 90s. 😎
September 2, 2025 at 12:16 AM
What did I do for the holiday weekend? 🤔 Biked around for 15 miles looking for a track. I didn't find one, so opted for paved paths instead. I didn't hit the pace I wanted, but in retrospect, this was a good effort! I ran this at noon on Saturday, when it was in the 90s. 😎
I like the message that I imbue this song with - life experience stays with us, and we choose to have strength. Often that means doing things that are hard.
youtu.be/_XtLGncK1pk
Today was my first interval workout - I found a dirt track and maintained a 5:20-6 minute mile pace for 12x300m. 💪
youtu.be/_XtLGncK1pk
Today was my first interval workout - I found a dirt track and maintained a 5:20-6 minute mile pace for 12x300m. 💪
Sword and the Stone ⚔️
YouTube video by vsoch
youtu.be
August 23, 2025 at 11:57 PM
I like the message that I imbue this song with - life experience stays with us, and we choose to have strength. Often that means doing things that are hard.
youtu.be/_XtLGncK1pk
Today was my first interval workout - I found a dirt track and maintained a 5:20-6 minute mile pace for 12x300m. 💪
youtu.be/_XtLGncK1pk
Today was my first interval workout - I found a dirt track and maintained a 5:20-6 minute mile pace for 12x300m. 💪
If you missed the #FluxFramework #HPC Innovation Center (HPCIC) Tutorial this year - have no fear! 🦸 We just posted the video online:
youtu.be/EjA3qvbzzHU
See the description for detailed timestamps. You can watch from the start, and I'll highlight 🖊️ sections of interest here. 🧵
youtu.be/EjA3qvbzzHU
See the description for detailed timestamps. You can watch from the start, and I'll highlight 🖊️ sections of interest here. 🧵
HPCIC Tutorial 2025: Flux
YouTube video by vsoch
youtu.be
August 21, 2025 at 5:20 AM
If you missed the #FluxFramework #HPC Innovation Center (HPCIC) Tutorial this year - have no fear! 🦸 We just posted the video online:
youtu.be/EjA3qvbzzHU
See the description for detailed timestamps. You can watch from the start, and I'll highlight 🖊️ sections of interest here. 🧵
youtu.be/EjA3qvbzzHU
See the description for detailed timestamps. You can watch from the start, and I'll highlight 🖊️ sections of interest here. 🧵
About 76 miles of biking and running since Tuesday. 🌞
youtu.be/JxaVDqKoxa4?...
There is so much beauty out there, and I feel so lucky to have the life experiences that I do. 🥰
youtu.be/JxaVDqKoxa4?...
There is so much beauty out there, and I feel so lucky to have the life experiences that I do. 🥰
Grapes and Golden Hills
YouTube video by vsoch
youtu.be
August 17, 2025 at 2:04 AM
About 76 miles of biking and running since Tuesday. 🌞
youtu.be/JxaVDqKoxa4?...
There is so much beauty out there, and I feel so lucky to have the life experiences that I do. 🥰
youtu.be/JxaVDqKoxa4?...
There is so much beauty out there, and I feel so lucky to have the life experiences that I do. 🥰