Michael Stonebraker

Michael Stonebraker is a prominent computer scientist known for his pioneering work in database management systems. He helped develop several influential database technologies, including Ingres and Postgres, which are widely used to manage and organize data. Stonebraker's contributions have significantly advanced how we store, retrieve, and analyze information, impacting various fields such as business, research, and technology. He has also focused on big data and has founded several startups, helping to shape modern data systems and architectures that support large-scale data processing and analysis.