David A. Patterson

David A. Patterson is a renowned computer scientist and engineer best known for his work in computer architecture and designing efficient computer systems. He co-developed the influential RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computing) architecture, which has significantly shaped modern computer processors. Patterson has also contributed to the development of computer storage, databases, and parallel computing. His research has helped make computers faster, more reliable, and easier to build. As a professor and author, he has influenced many in the field of computing and received numerous awards for his pioneering work.