Jake Dennis

Background

About Jake Dennis

As a Grid Computing Senior Analyst at Athene, I specialize in managing high-performance computing (HPC) systems and delivering innovative solutions for actuarial, finance, and risk teams. With over six years of experience in HPC infrastructure, I focus on optimizing grid computing clusters, ensuring seamless Azure cloud integrations, and automating processes using PowerShell and Python to enhance operational efficiency. My expertise includes maintaining HPC grids with millions of compute core hours annually, upgrading large-scale deployments, and overseeing impactful migrations, such as a recent 60 TB data transfer. Leveraging a dual master's background in Finance and Business Analytics, I bridge technical expertise with strategic thinking to address complex challenges and improve business processes. I am passionate about emerging technologies, such as AI, machine learning, CPU & GPU advancements, and automation techniques. I actively research and benchmark tools that drive value for actuarial departments. My collaborative approach and commitment to continuous learning have enabled our team to deliver scalable solutions and provide extensive support to business and VIP users both domestically and internationally.