Eric Brewer

Eric Brewer is a renowned computer scientist known for his work on distributed systems and cloud computing. He formulated the "CAP theorem," which states that in a distributed system, it’s impossible to simultaneously guarantee all three: consistency (all nodes see the same data), availability (system is always accessible), and partition tolerance (system can handle network failures). This insight helps engineers design more reliable and efficient online services. Brewer’s contributions have significantly influenced the development of modern cloud infrastructure and scalable web applications.