Elizabeth J. Bautista

Elizabeth Bautista is Group Lead for the Operations Technology Group, the team that ensures the accessibility, reliability, security, and connectivity of NERSC and ESnet (ESnet http://www.es.net) by providing a central location for problem reporting, diagnosis, data collection, escalation, and resolution to maximize the scientific productivity of users. Since joining NERSC in 1999, she has worked in the Computer Operations & Network Support Group, Workstation Support as a team lead, and in the Computational Systems Group as a member of the PDSF (http://www.nersc.gov/systems/pdsf/) team. Being familiar with both center operations and system administration, she brings a unique perspective as the lead in executing tasks, developing employees, and energizing change.

As a member of the Lab’s Diversity and Inclusion Council and the Computing Science Diversity, she coordinates with Human Resources to develop recruitment and retention programs that meet the strategic mission for diversity. As such she has been involved with Broader Engagement at SC, the Grace Hopper Conference, and the Richard Tapia Celebration of Diversity in Computing to broaden participation for women and underrepresented minorities in STEM.