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As NASA pushes the boundaries of space exploration, computing technology plays a crucial role in sustaining life, advancing science, and supporting complex operations aboard the International Space Station (ISS). From the earliest days of on-orbit computing to the upcoming Artemis missions, NASA’s collaboration with HP has evolved the performance, reliability, and mission readiness of mobile workstations in space.
In this conversation with NASA’s Manager of ISS Computer Resources, Stephen Hunter, we will trace the ISS’s transition from early laptop platforms to today’s advanced HP Z Workstations, highlighting critical science, engineering, and international collaboration use cases. HP and AMD experts will also share how their partnership is shaping the next generation of mission-critical computing—delivering breakthrough performance, energy efficiency, and rugged design for extreme environments. Together, the panel will explore how high-performance computing is powering innovation not only for space missions but also for Federal agencies on Earth, from defense and intelligence to civilian operations, setting the stage for the future of computing at the edge.
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Andy Parma
Director, MNC Workstation Processors
AMD
Andy Parma is AMD’s MNC workstation segment leader. In this role, he works with the world’s largest workstation manufacturers to develop, market, and sell workstations using AMD Ryzen PRO and AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO processors. He has over twenty years experience in the semiconductor industry. Andy has a BSEE degree from Texas A&M University and an MBA from Southern Methodist University.
James Olguin
AI & Data Science Business Development Manager
HP
James Olguin
AI & Data Science Business Development Manager
HP
Stephen Hunter
Manager, ISS Computer Resources
NASA
Stephen Hunter is manager of the International Space Station (ISS) Program’s Computer Resources Office. As the Computer Resources Manager, he is responsible for the development, integration, and implementation of new technology to support ISS operations, management and science utilization including critical command & control avionics software & hardware, integrated systems, and communication networks. In addition, Mr. Hunter is responsible for developing a culture which promotes technical excellence, innovation, and collaboration to meet the technical and operational goals of ISS, as well as provide design and integration support to Exploration Programs such as Orion and Gateway.
Mr. Hunter brings more than thirty (30) years of experience serving NASA, the Johnson Space Center (JSC), the International Space Station (ISS) Program, Shuttle Program, DOD and Industry in a variety of roles and positions with increasing scope and responsibilities in Technical Management, Systems Engineering, and Project/Program Management.
Mr. Hunter is the recipient of numerous professional and agency awards including the NASA Exceptional Engineering Achievement Medal, NASA Technology Achievement Medal, NASA Space Flight Awareness Honoree Award, JSC Center Director's Award and multiple JSC Center Director's Innovation Awards
Heather Kuldell-Ware
Former Editor-in-Chief
GovExec
Heather Kuldell-Ware is a freelance editor and writer who has covered government technology and cybersecurity for the last 15 years. Her work has appeared in Nextgov, C4ISRNET, Federal Times, GCN and other government-focused publications. When she’s not thinking about cloud computing or AI advancements, she is playing with consumer gadgets for Popular Science and AP Buyline.