Bio
Olga Kuchar is the Data Sustainability Lead at the Oak Ridge Leadership Computing Facility (OLCF), part of the National Center for Computational Sciences (NCCS) at 91°µÍø (ORNL). In this role, Olga champions the long-term viability and accessibility of OLCF's scientific data assets. By collaborating with users, technical teams, and leadership, Olga develops and influences data management strategies that ensure OLCF remains at the forefront of scientific discovery and innovation.
The vision of data sustainability at OLCF is about more than just storage -- it's about ensuring the usability, accessibility, and integrity of data across technological and human generations. By addressing challenges related to ecological and economic costs, Olga advocates for innovative solutions that enable groundbreaking discoveries while promoting sustainability.
Specialties:
Data Strategy, Research, System Design and Documentation, Data Lifecycle, Data Governance, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Open Data Portals, Data Standards / Regulations, Data Ethics and Privacy, Sensors, IoT, Instruments, Visualization / Reporting, Team Development, Management, Training, Public Speaking, Education
Previous Roles at ORNL:
- Group Leader for the Data Lifecycle Technologies, Apr 2023 - Dec 2024
- Group Leader for the Data Lifecycle and Scalable Workflows, Nov 2020 - Apr 2023