This inventor holds 12 USPTO granted patents and 5 published patent applications, plus 3 CIPO patents. Top assignees: Cirba Inc., Cirba IP Inc.. Active years: 2009-2021.
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2009-2021
Title: Innovations by Andrew Derek Hillier
Introduction
Andrew Derek Hillier is a notable inventor based in Toronto, Canada. He has made significant contributions to the field of information technology through his innovative patents. With a total of 12 patents to his name, Hillier has developed methods and systems that enhance the compatibility and efficiency of computer systems.
Latest Patents
One of Hillier's latest patents is a "Method and system for determining compatibility of computer systems." This invention allows for compatibility and consolidation analyses to be performed on a collection of systems. It evaluates the 1-to-1 compatibility of every source-target pair and assesses the multi-dimensional compatibility of specific transfer sets. The system determines the best consolidation solution based on various constraints, including compatibility scores. The analyses utilize collected system data related to technical configurations, business factors, and workloads. Differential rule sets and workload compatibility algorithms are employed to evaluate system compatibility, and the results are visually represented using color-coded scorecard maps.
Another significant patent is the "System and method for routing computing workloads based on proximity." This invention provides a method for routing workloads in an information technology infrastructure. It includes determining proximity groups of workloads and establishing proximity zones for routing each group. The method also defines workload routing solutions based on proximity-based rules and constraints.
Career Highlights
Throughout his career, Andrew Derek Hillier has worked with prominent companies, including Cirba Inc. and Cirba IP Inc.