Rodgers Kimera [Research Data and Communication Technologies]
Rodgers Kimera holds a BSc in Computer Engineering from Busitema University, Uganda and MSc in Computer Science from Victoria University, Uganda. In 2019, while working as a system Engineer working with RDCT, Rodgers was the lead person in setting up the High-Performance Computing (HPC) Infrastructure at ACE Uganda and ACE Mali from which he has generated significant experience in Linux systems, using open-source tools for HPC environments, configuring workload managers especially SLURM, configuring and managing HPC systems as well as the physical hardware configuration.
Currently Rodgers is still working with NIAID/NIH/RDCT as the Lead HPC Engineer and responsible for deploying and maintaining several scientific software tools an
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Secure and efficient access to High-Performance Computing (HPC) resources is critical for enabling scientific and technical innovation. Open OnDemand (OOD), a widely used web-based HPC access portal, simplifies user interactions with cluster resources. However, traditional authentication methods often present challenges, including limited scalability, complex configurations, and security vulnerabilities. Integrating Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML)-based authentication with OOD addresses these challenges by leveraging federated identity providers for seamless and secure single sign-on (SSO). This approach enables researchers and institutions to utilize existing identity management systems, ensuring compliance with organizational policies while streamlining user access. The present