Charles Bachman

Charles Bachman was an American computer scientist recognized for his significant contributions to database technology. He developed the Integrated Data Store (IDS) in the 1960s, one of the first database management systems, which allowed users to manage and retrieve data more efficiently. Bachman's work laid the groundwork for modern database systems and earned him the Turing Award in 1973, one of the highest honors in computer science. He is also known for his promotion of the importance of data modeling, helping to shape how data is structured and interacted with in various computing applications today.