Doug Cutting (Developer)

Doug Cutting is an influential American computer engineer best known for creating key technologies in big data processing. He co-founded the Apache Hadoop project, which allows for the storage and processing of large datasets across computer clusters, making it easier for businesses to analyze vast amounts of information. Cutting's work has significantly impacted data science and analytics, enabling industries to leverage big data for insights and decision-making. He has also contributed to other notable projects, including Apache Lucene, a search library that powers many search engines, including those used by major websites.