Bio: Trained as a computational geneticist, Chia Jer-Ming holds a PhD in Human Genetics and works on delivering high-performance computing solutions to customers with complex computational problems across different verticals. Originally from Singapore, he is currently a Senior Program Manager for the Azure Specialized Compute group in Seattle where he is now based.

Keynote Title: Hybrid HPC Strategies with a Hyperscale Cloud

Abstract: We will discuss the different approaches that organizations are taking to complement internal resources with a hyperscale Cloud — optimizing resource usage to service more user types, enable rapid development, and deliver faster results.