Description: (Computer scientist)
Michael Stonebraker is an esteemed American computer scientist renowned for his groundbreaking work in database systems. He has played a pivotal role in the development of relational databases through his research and founding of various successful database companies. Stonebraker's career can be divided into two phases, with a focus on relational database management systems during his time at UC Berkeley and pioneering novel data management techniques at MIT. He received the prestigious Turing Award in 2014 for his significant contributions to the field of database research.