RCSG CONSULTING SERVICES
RESEARCH COMPUTING SUPPORT GROUP (RCSG)
The Research Computing Support Group (RCSG) at UTSA offers specialized consulting services to assist researchers with their computational needs. Our team provides expertise in high-performance computing, data analysis, and software development, ensuring that researchers have the tools and support necessary to advance their projects. Whether you need help with optimizing code, managing large datasets, or navigating complex computational challenges, we’re here to help you achieve your research goals efficiently and effectively.
The Research Computing Support Group (RCSG) provides general consulting on the resources it manages.
RCSG CAN ASSIST WITH:
- Guidance on the adoption of HPC in your research and education
- Advice on software development and application optimization
- Collaboration on grant development
- Providing recommendations and advice to researchers on their independent research
Although RCSG provides guidance to users, we are unable to perform the actual development, optimization, and data analysis.
Please contact us through the ServiceNow portal to set up a meeting with the experienced RCSG staff.
MEET THE TEAM
THOMAS FREEMAN
Thomas brings over 20 years of IT expertise to the Research Computing Support Group (RCSG) at UTSA. As team lead, Thomas oversees daily operations and technical support for the university’s high-performance computing cluster, Arc, and directs support and outreach for UTSA’s Visualization Lab. Over the past 14 years, Thomas has held multiple roles at UTSA, including positions with the Help Desk, Server Team, and now RCSG. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems from the Mays Business School at Texas A&M University.
TREVOR NASH
Trevor is the Learning Service Manager for the Research Computing Support Group (RCSG) at UTSA, where he leverages extensive expertise in marketing, communications, and training to support the university’s high-performance computing initiatives. With a Doctor of Education in Learning and Organizational Change from Baylor University, Trevor is known for his ability to communicate complex concepts and foster strong relationships, both internally and externally. His experience includes teaching communication theory and working as an Executive Function Coach, further underscoring his commitment to education, impactful communication and relationship-building.
MANDO RODRIGUEZ
Mando has been working at UTSA since he received his master's degree in computer science in 2006. He works as a research computing and systems administrator, a role he has held for over 15 years. He has conducted research, written software, and published works in bioinformatics and computational neuroscience. Currently, Mando performs, develops, and provides consulting for UTSA's high-performance computing environments.
ZHIWEI WANG
Zhiwei began his career at UTSA in 2005, where he launched the university's research computing service by implementing its first high-performance computing (HPC) system. Holding a Ph.D. with a focus on Deep Learning and Artificial Intelligence, Zhiwei brings extensive expertise in parallel programming, AI, bioinformatics, and advanced HPC techniques to support UTSA’s research community. Since joining the Research Computing Support Group in 2016, he has provided specialized HPC training and comprehensive research consulting, empowering UTSA faculty and researchers to advance innovation in computational research.
RICHARD ZANNI
Richard has over 20 years of experience in the IT industry and earned his Master's Degree in Computer Science from UTSA in 2001. He joined the Research Computing Support Group in 2021 as an Enterprise Research Solutions Engineer, where he supports UTSA’s high-performance computing (HPC) environment and infrastructure. His responsibilities include monitoring, troubleshooting, maintenance, expansion, and providing customer support to ensure a stable and accessible environment for users. Richard also assists users who work with other HPC environments, such as TACC, and those utilizing additional research resources available at UTSA.