Ahmad Sheikhzada [University of Virginia]
I am Ahmad Sheikhzada, technical support manager at University of Virginia Research Computing organization. I hold a Ph.D. in computational condensed matter physics.
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As computational methods in research evolve, many researchers face challenges using traditional High-Performance Computing (HPC) systems. At the University of Virginia Research Computing, we address this by leveraging Open OnDemand (OOD) as a user-friendly, browser-based platform for Interactive HPC (IHPC) and Slurm job management. OOD simplifies HPC access with popular applications, virtual desktops for GUI-based tools, and seamless connectivity without the need for a VPN or command-line interaction. To enhance usability, we’ve added custom utilities for monitoring account status, managing scratch filesystem files, and generating Slurm scripts with Service Unit (SU) estimates.
These innovations reduce barriers to HPC use, enabling researchers to focus on their work while accessing pow