Infrastructure

Network Engineering Team

Skills: Router/Switch Design, Network Architecture, Automation, Ansible, Linux, Python

The Network Engineering Research team focuses on the implementation and research of cutting-edge network solutions that solve challenges specific to high speed networking. This includes advanced network designs, automation and development of Ansible plugins for emerging networking paradigms, network monitoring prototypes, development of capabilities around the SONiC Network Operating System, and more.

Storage Engineering Team

Skills: Distributed Filesystems, Ceph, Hardware, Linux, Ansible

The Storage Engineering Team focuses building and testing hardware and software for our storage cluster. This includes organization and sourcing of the equipment, fulfilling requirements and budget, hands-on building of the cluster, as well as software and client testing.

Deployments Engineering Team

Skills: Kubernetes, Kyverno, Go, Docker, Containers, CI/CD

The Deployments Engineering team is involved in GitLab CI pipelines, deployments, and Kubernetes-related development in general. Deployments include anything from networking applications, websites, ML models, and much more. Their current focus is on node priority access implementation with Kyverno, dynamic cluster bursting with admiralty, node traffic logger via eBPF, and network configuration CI with BatFish. This team heavily interacts with other teams on the HSRN to leverage Kubernetes and containerized applications in specific domains, as well as advocate and assist in adoption of Kubernetes in research domains.

Research Engineering

Skills: NodeJS, C++, NodeJS, Python, Library Programming, Software Packaging

The Corelink Server Development team focuses on implementing features and services on the Corelink server, including logging, performance tuning, and more.

Audio Engineering Team

Skills: C++, JUCE

The Audio Engineering team focuses on low latency transfer of audio over the HSRN. This team is responsible for maintaining and developing the Corelink Audio plugin as well as prototypes involving audio transfer. Much of the team’s work involves the JUCE framework, and the team has been involved in demonstrations such as a distributed concert between performers in New York and Arizona.

Web Applications Team

Skills: NodeJS, Databases, Frontend/Backend, Kubernetes

The Web Applications team focuses on development of key web applications, such as a researcher dashboard that allows for HSRN users to easily manage network resources, as well as special projects.

AR/VR Applications Team

Skills: C++, C#, Unity, Unreal

The AR/VR Aplications team focuses send, receive, and render mocap skeletal data on Unity, Unreal, and WebXR client through Corelink. With the Optitrack motion capture system at the Future Reality Lab, they are able to record and send motion capture data from a remote desktop, and receving data package in each client. They then decode it into boneID, position (vector3), and rotation (quaternion), then render the skeleton. Their next goal is to support sending/receiving/rendering multiple skeletons at the same time across all 3 platforms.

Real-time Applications Team

Skills: Python, Kubernetes, Message brokers, Domain-specific knowledge, sensors programming

The Real-time Applications team focuses on development and prototyping of real-time or “closed loop” research workflows. Using the HSRN’s low latency and high bandwidth to securely transfer data to a HPC edge machine, researchers can incorporate real-time data processing and AI into their experiments to exponentially increase research efficiency. This team may work directly with research labs and use cases supported by the HSRN.

Operations

Recruitment

Skills: Communication, Outreach, Social Media, Event Planning, Interviewing, Organization

The Recruitment team is responsible for attracting new members to the VIP, organizing outreach events, and managing the application and interview process. This team works closely with other teams to understand their needs and ensure a diverse and talented group of students joins each cycle. Members develop skills in public speaking, networking, and digital marketing.

Finance

Skills: Budgeting, Financial Planning, Spreadsheet Management, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Organization

The Finance team manages the club’s budget, tracks expenses, and ensures responsible use of resources. This team is also involved in fundraising efforts, grant applications, and financial reporting. Members gain experience in financial management, strategic planning, and resource allocation.

Operations

Skills: Project Management, Logistics, Communication, Documentation, Scheduling, Problem Solving

The Operations team oversees the day-to-day functioning of the VIP, ensuring that meetings, events, and projects run smoothly. This includes scheduling, maintaining documentation, coordinating between teams, and solving logistical challenges. Members develop strong organizational and leadership skills.