This inventor holds 3 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Netapp, Inc.. Active years: 2015-2016.
Location History:
- Hudson, MA (US) (2015 - 2016)
- Waltham, MA (US) (2016)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2015-2016
Title: David Lively: Innovator in Cache Durability and Coherency
Introduction
David Lively is an accomplished inventor based in Hudson, MA (US). He holds a total of 3 patents that focus on enhancing cache durability and coherency in storage systems. His innovative approaches have significantly contributed to the field of data management and storage solutions.
Latest Patents
One of David's latest patents is titled "Method to persistent invalidation to ensure cache durability." This invention describes a method and system that ensures cache durability by utilizing a storage filter driver within a server's storage input/output (I/O) stack. The filter driver captures write requests made to storage devices before the persistent cache becomes operational. By invalidating cache entries that overlap with tracked write requests, the cache remains consistent with the backing store, even during administrative actions or failure events.
Another notable patent is the "System and method for maintaining cache coherency." This invention outlines a system that maintains coherency for cache memory connected to multiple primary storage devices. It involves writing data to the cache memory and associating it with a unique cache generation identification (ID). This ID is crucial for ensuring that data in the cache remains valid and consistent with the primary storage devices, especially during backup restore operations.
Career Highlights
David Lively is currently employed at NetApp, Inc., where he continues to develop innovative solutions in data storage and management. His work has been instrumental in advancing technologies that improve the reliability and efficiency of cache systems.
Collaborations
David has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Narayan Venkat and Kenny Speer, who have contributed to his projects and innovations in the field.
Conclusion
David Lively's contributions to cache durability and coherency through his patents reflect his expertise and commitment to innovation in data storage solutions. His work at NetApp, Inc. continues to influence the industry positively.