Michael E. Navicky

RC Team
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Mike Navicky
Director of Operations, Research Computing

Michael E. Navicky is the Director of Operations for Research Computing at the University of Virginia (UVA), where he leads high-performance computing (HPC), research data, and AI/ML services supporting a rapidly growing research community. He focuses on scaling advanced cyberinfrastructure, including next-generation GPU deployments and on-premises AI and large language model (LLM) platforms, while aligning capabilities with institutional research priorities and expanding access for over 1,000 researchers.

Previously, he served as Director of High Performance Computing at Mississippi State University, leading a 35-member team supporting federal and academic research, expanding GPU-enabled systems, and driving initiatives to democratize HPC access, including a $1.87M NSF-funded workforce development program. 

Mike is a retired U.S. Air Force officer with 21 years of service as a pilot and cyber operations leader, with more than 3,000 flight hours and experience developing cybersecurity policy at the Pentagon and commanding enterprise IT operations supporting over 6,000 users.

Education

  • Ph.D. in Computer Science, Mississippi State University (Dec 2026)
  • Master of Strategic Studies, United States Army War College (2018)
  • Master of Public Administration, Valdosta State University (2006)
  • B.S. in Computer Science, Indiana State University (1999)