Pierre studied Biology and Computer Science, holds a Ph.D. in Population Genetics, and has worked for the last 25 years as an IT Systems Engineer for academic institutions in Switzerland.
Key Expertise & Value Proposition
Pierre blends deep biological insight with extensive IT system engineering experience to ensure research is powered by robust, efficient computational resources.
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HPC Architecture & Optimization: Guiding optimal usage and configuration of computational clusters for complex bioinformatics workflows.
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Strategic IT Project Planning: Partnering with IBU customers to plan, scope, and realize crucial IT projects and infrastructure upgrades.
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IT Administration & Cluster Support: Providing seamless daily operation and dedicated troubleshooting for the IBU HPC cluster.
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Computational Education: Teaching and training the next generation of specialists in HPC usage for the Master's Program in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
Go-To Tools/Platforms
25 years of IT Systems Engineering experience across various academic institutions.
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Core Systems: Linux/Unix Administration, Networking, Virtualization, IT security, HPC cluster management.
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Project Management: Requirement gathering, resource allocation, and timeline realization for IT deployments.
Contact Pierre When...
Reach out to Pierre when your research requires expertise in the computational backbone:
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Your current bioinformatics workflow is experiencing performance bottlenecks and requires HPC optimization.
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You need consultation or support for the realization of a critical IT infrastructure project (e.g., migrating data, setting up new services).
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You need direct assistance or support regarding IBU IT administration or cluster access/usage.
