Simon Elmir started using Linux in the early 00's, building his early skills on computers built from hand-me-down machines and scavenged parts. He's worked as a sysadmin in places like computer labs, datacenters, and web hosting companies. Simon worked as a Production Engineer on infrastructure for artificial intelligence systems at Meta (Facebook), and is now the team lead for Scientific Computing Operating Systems at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

Presentations

23x

My 2-Mile Particle Accelerator X-ray Laser Runs Linux

SLAC National Lab uses particle accelerators to run the world's most powerful X-ray laser. We also process Vera C. Rubin Observatory images - the largest-ever astronomy dataset. This talk is an infrastructure-focused introduction to Scientific Computing. Learn about how open source is at the core of how we collect, store, and process data for cutting-edge scientific research.

See Presentation
19x

Useful Uses of chroot/proot

Boot from a Linux LiveUSB and rescue your local install, run Debian programs on your Android phone, and update the (ARM) OS on your Raspberry Pi's SD card from your (x86) Linux desktop.

-- An introduction to chroot, proot, and the internals of containerization.

See Presentation
18x

Command Line Efficiency

Based on internal training given to Facebook engineers, this talk is a collection of tips and tricks for being more efficient and productive on the command line. Learn about convenient customizations, speedy shortcuts, useful utilities, and more advanced techniques to help you look like a command line pro.

See Presentation