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Chris Tanner

Facilities Manager

Photo of Chris Tanner, NAS Facilities Manager

As Facilities Manager for the NAS Division, Chris Tanner oversees modifications to support the supercomputers and subsystems at the NASA Advanced Supercomputing facility. In this role, he manages the design, development, construction, and operation of leading technology facilities that provide cost-effective operation of high-performance computer (HPC) systems.

During his tenure in the NAS Division, Tanner has played key roles in the installation of several high-impact projects in support of NASA’s HPC operations, including the construction of infrastructure of the HPC data center for the Modular Supercomputing Facility (MSF). He also led the design work for the MSF’s water-cooled module, and directed the integration of a new cooling tower into the original NAS facility.

Prior to joining the NAS Division, Tanner managed projects in designing spacecraft lighting and power supplies and other equipment for use on the International Space Station. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Santa Clara University.