Mr Bruce Gilpin1
1Versity Software, Hood River, United States
Biography:
Bruce Gilpin
CEO, Versity Software
Bruce Gilpin is the Co-founder and CEO of Versity Software, a leader in high-performance computing (HPC) storage solutions for research and enterprise environments. With a career spanning over two decades in technology leadership and innovation, Bruce has become a recognized voice in the field of scalable, long-term data storage architectures.
At Versity, Bruce has championed the development of cutting-edge solutions tailored to the unique demands of HPC environments, where data growth and complexity are accelerating rapidly. Under his leadership, Versity has introduced groundbreaking technologies, including exabyte-scale archival systems and advanced AI filesystems, addressing the critical challenges of scalability, interoperability, and cost efficiency. Bruce’s commitment to open standards and open-source technologies has positioned Versity as a trusted partner for leading research institutions, supercomputing centers, and enterprises worldwide.
Throughout his career, Bruce has focused on bridging the gap between the needs of scientific research and the capabilities of storage infrastructure, advocating for innovation that enables discovery and collaboration. His thought leadership extends beyond product development into broader industry discourse, where he contributes to advancing best practices in data management, sustainability, and future-proof storage strategies.
Bruce frequently speaks at international conferences and forums on topics including exascale storage design, AI data management, and the evolving landscape of HPC storage. He is passionate about fostering a new generation of storage solutions that not only meet today’s demands but anticipate the challenges of tomorrow’s data-driven science.
With a foundation in both business leadership and deep technical expertise, Bruce continues to guide Versity’s mission to redefine what is possible in HPC storage, delivering systems that empower researchers and organizations to unlock the full potential of their data.
Abstract:
How to Build an Exabyte Archive
A Real-World Case Study from (customer name to be revealed at the conference!). Plus an Introduction and demo of the New Open Source NGNFS AI Filesystem.
In this presentation, Bruce Gilpin from Versity will share technical insights into the design and deployment of the largest AI archival system built for open research, showcasing a real-world example, design considerations, and emerging architectural innovations. As the volume of scientific and research data continues to expand at an extraordinary rate, the need for scalable, cost-effective, and reliable storage architectures has become critical.
This talk will explore the technical requirements and design criteria that underpin the development of the largest of these next-generation systems.
Attendees will also be introduced to NGNFS, a the first new open-source AI filesystem designed specifically for large-scale AI compute and archival environments.
The discussion will cover the design and architectural elements of this NVMe centric parallel filesystem. Key themes include the importance of open-source technologies for interoperability and sustainability, as well as strategies to achieve high scalability and efficiency in data-intensive research environments. This presentation will provide researchers, IT architects, and data managers with valuable perspectives on new technologies.