SouthEast Linux Fest 2026

FOSS in Research and Higher Learning
2026-06-14 , Salon C-E (VictoriaMetrics Ballroom)

Research is always underfunded. Why? Because it doesn't sell a sexy product. But if you like to mess around and find out, Research is perfect! Come see how the FRIB uses collaborative customizable, low cost, tools to unlock the universe's mysteries.


Proxmox, Foreman, Grafana, Spack, Ceph, and Linux EVERYWHERE. We'll review the FOSS solutions used to power the nation's premier nuclear scientific user facility. How they're deployed, how they're maintained, and how they might drive us drink...

A chef-turned-computer-geek, Jerry put down his kitchen knives in favor of 1s and 0s. Jerry currently heads the Scientific Support team at the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams, ensuring reliable, deliverable services for high-energy experiments.