Ross Cohen

Title: Innovations by Ross Cohen

Introduction

Ross Cohen is an accomplished inventor based in San Rafael, CA. He has made significant contributions to the field of network systems, holding a total of 3 patents. His work focuses on improving the efficiency and reliability of network testing methodologies.

Latest Patents

One of Ross Cohen's latest patents is titled "Method and apparatus for testing request-response service using live connection traffic." This invention provides a method and apparatus for comparing network systems using live traffic in real-time. The technique presents real-world workload without external impact on the system under test, enabling accurate comparison against a production system for correctness verification. A preferred embodiment of this invention is a testing tool for pseudo-live testing of CDN content staging servers. The invention involves monitoring traffic between clients and live production CDN servers through a simulator device, which replicates this workload onto a system under test (SUT). The simulator detects divergences between the outputs from the SUT and live production servers, allowing for the identification of erroneous behavior. The SUT is isolated from the outside world to ensure that any errors or crashes do not affect CDN customers or end users. The simulator acts as a proxy for clients, simulating real-world client behavior, including malformed packets, timeouts, dropped traffic, and reset connections.

Career Highlights

Ross Cohen is currently employed at Akamai Technologies, Inc., where he continues to innovate in the field of network systems. His work has been instrumental in enhancing the reliability and performance of content delivery networks.

Collaborations

Some of his notable coworkers include Shannon T Bailey and Daniel Stodolsky, who contribute to the collaborative environment at Akamai Technologies.

Conclusion

Ross Cohen's innovative work in network testing methodologies has made a significant impact on the industry. His patents reflect a commitment to improving the accuracy and efficiency of network systems.