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31/3-004 - IT Amphitheatre (CERN)

31/3-004 - IT Amphitheatre

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    • 13:30 → 13:35
      Welcome address 5m
      Speaker: Simone Campana (CERN)
    • 13:35 → 13:50
      Introduction to CERN openlab 15m

      Dr. Maria Girone is the Head of CERN openlab and a Principal Applied Scientist in CERN’s IT department. She holds a PhD in particle physics and has extensive expertise in computing for high-energy physics, having worked in scientific computing since 2002. Maria is widely recognized as a leader in driving the adoption of High-Performance Computing (HPC) within the high-energy physics community, bridging cutting-edge technology solutions with the needs of the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) experiments.

      Speaker: Dr Maria Girone (CERN)
    • 13:50 → 14:20
      CERN Health and Safety 30m
      Speaker: Rob Fowler

      Rob is the communications officer for CERN's Health, Safety and Environmental Protection (HSE) Department. In this talk he will share CERN's safety fundamentals, what to be aware of whilst moving around the CERN site, and specific information tailored for Openlab students based on the experience of previous cohorts. You will also learn how to access key safety services such as the Health Service, Infirmary, CERN Psychologists, and (in case of emergencies) the CERN Fire and Rescue Service.

    • 14:20 → 14:35
      Introduction to CERN openlab summer lectures programme 15m
      Speaker: Dr Maria Girone (CERN)
    • 14:35 → 15:35
      Tackling computing challenges at CERN 1h

      Abstract:

      The future of the Worldwide LHC Computing Grid (WLCG) and CERN presents exciting computing challenges. With the continuous growth in data volume from Large Hadron Collider (LHC) experiments handling and processing massive datasets become paramount. Efficient data access and transfer across multiple computing centers and institutions are crucial for collaboration. The scalability of computational infrastructure including cores and storage is essential to meet the increasing demands. Addressing these challenges will ensure timely analysis enable global collaboration and unlock the mysteries of the universe at an unprecedented scale.

      Bio:

      Ale Di Girolamo is a CERN staff member in the IT Department, with a PhD in experimental physics and nearly two decades of experience supporting large scale scientific computing.
      He served as ATLAS Software and Computing Coordinator from 2019 to 2023, leading a global community of around 300 contributors and shaping the ATLAS S&C strategy toward HL LHC.
      He currently works in CERN IT Resources and Program Management as IT Programme Officer, focusing on multi year technical roadmaps, prioritisation, and resource alignment.
      In parallel, he is WLCG Technical Co Coordinator and Deputy Lead, helping steer the Worldwide LHC Computing Grid toward the HL LHC era.
      Outside work, he places great value on family time, and enjoys team sports as both a player and a coach.

      Speaker: Alessandro Di Girolamo (CERN)