Ali R Butt

Title: Innovations by Ali R Butt

Introduction

Ali R Butt is an accomplished inventor based in Blacksburg, VA (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of distributed processing applications. With a total of 2 patents, his work focuses on enhancing data center architectures for improved efficiency.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is titled "Modular architecture for extreme-scale distributed processing applications." This invention relates to a new data center architecture that provides efficient processing in distributed analytics applications. In one embodiment, a subnode of a distributed processing node is provided. The subnode includes at least one processor core operatively connected to a memory. A first interconnect operatively connects to the subnode, while a second interconnect operatively connects the subnode to a storage system. The storage includes a first storage unit and a second storage unit, with the second storage unit having lower access time and latency than the first. A storage manager is included to allocate data between the two storage units based on access patterns, preferentially relocating non-sequentially accessed data to the second storage unit.

Another patent by Ali R Butt also focuses on modular architecture for extreme-scale distributed processing applications. In this embodiment, a distributed processing node is provided, comprising a plurality of subnodes. Each subnode includes at least one processor core operatively connected to a memory. A first interconnect connects each of the subnodes within the node, while a second interconnect connects them to a storage system. A process runs on one of the subnodes, retrieving data from its memory and interrogating other subnodes if the requested data is not found. If the data is still unavailable, the process interrogates the storage via the second interconnect.

Career Highlights

Ali R Butt is currently employed at International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), where he continues to innovate in the field of distributed processing. His work has been instrumental in advancing data center technologies.

Collaborations

He collaborates with fellow inventor Prasenjit Sarkar, contributing to the development of cutting-edge technologies in their field.

Conclusion

Ali R Butt's contributions to the field of distributed processing applications demonstrate his commitment to innovation and efficiency. His patents reflect a deep understanding of data center architecture and its potential for future advancements.