Computing Platform Engineering (CPE) Initiative
The Computing Platform Engineering (CPE) Initiative, launched in FY25, aims to create a holistic and automated approach to accessing computing infrastructure, enhancing resource utilization, and informing strategic investments. It employs modern development methodologies to meet the demand for sustainable, purpose-built tools.
The project takes a cloud-like Platform Engineering approach and focuses on three main areas: Computing as a Service (CaaS), Platform Services, and Platform Interfaces. CaaS provides capabilities like an application programming interface (API), authentication, container orchestration, and intelligent routing. Platform Services will offer tools for container management and deployment of both services and web-based tools. Platform Interfaces emphasizes the sustainable development of custom web tools and digital thread integration.
The Advanced Simulation and Computing (ASC) User Experience (UX) team plays a crucial role in ensuring a user-centered approach across all areas. The project crosscuts many subprograms within the ASC Program, including a close collaboration with the Common Engineering Environment (CEE) and other enterprise-level projects to ensure common infrastructure support.
Hoekstra, Rob, rjhoeks@sandia.gov
Glass, Mike, mwglass@sandia.gov
Pedretti, Kevin, ktpedre@sandia.gov