 David Patterson (computer scientist)

David Patterson is a prominent computer scientist known for his influential work in the field of computer architecture. He is a professor emeritus at the University of California, Berkeley, and has made significant contributions to the development of RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computer) architectures. Patterson, along with John Hennessy, co-authored the widely used textbook "Computer Organization and Design," which has educated countless students and professionals in computer science.