Location History:
- Palo Alto, CA (US) (2022 - 2023)
- Sunnyvale, CA (US) (2023)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2022-2023
Title: Alkesh Shah: Innovator in Distributed Systems
Introduction
Alkesh Shah is a prominent inventor based in Palo Alto, California. He has made significant contributions to the field of distributed systems, holding a total of seven patents. His work primarily focuses on enhancing the efficiency and reliability of software-defined datacenters.
Latest Patents
Alkesh Shah's latest patents include innovative methods for upgrading distributed systems. One notable patent is titled "Using maintenance mode to upgrade a distributed system." This patent describes a method for performing rolling upgrades on a cluster of hosts within a software-defined datacenter. The process involves demoting a process instance to a proxy, creating a replica on a different host, and managing the upgrade while ensuring minimal disruption.
Another significant patent is "Health measurement and remediation of distributed systems upgrades." This invention outlines a method for monitoring the health status of a cluster store during upgrades. It includes steps for communicating health status requests, receiving indications of availability and operational status, and taking necessary remediation actions when health thresholds are exceeded.
Career Highlights
Alkesh Shah is currently employed at VMware, Inc., a leading company in cloud infrastructure and digital workspace technology. His role involves developing innovative solutions that enhance the performance and reliability of distributed systems. His expertise in this area has positioned him as a key contributor to the company's advancements in technology.
Collaborations
Throughout his career, Alkesh has collaborated
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