Paper Title: Unleashing Data-Driven Applications with Computational Storage

Paper Abstract: The majority of Database and Big Data applications have been deployed in scale-out systems that utilize either all-Flash storage solutions or low-cost spinning media for storage. The proliferation of Computational Storage has now changed the landscape for flash integration into Database and Big Data infrastructure by not only enabling terabytes of low-latency Flash storage, but also balancing the system with highly efficient compute engines for intense processing functions. This presentation will discuss the dramatic application level benefits (higher transactions per second throughput and reduced job run time) Computational Storage brings to Database and Big Data infrastructure in many application usage models (MySQL, HBase, Aerospike, Hadoop, etc.) through comparing performance benchmarks, explaining what server resources are most heavily taxed, and how unlocking both storage I/O and compute bottlenecks in a cohesive solution is delivery real-world benefits today.

Paper Author: Thad Omura, EVP Marketing, ScaleFlux

Author Bio: Thad Omura is an accomplished technology business executive that has been instrumental in driving startups to IPO and high-value acquisitions, while also having public company experience as a corporate executive. Since April 2015, Thad has served as EVP Marketing for ScaleFlux responsible for business, marketing, and expanding the growth opportunities for Computational Storage. Prior to ScaleFlux, Thad was VP of Product & Customer Management for Seagate Technology’s Flash and SSD business. He stepped into that role through Seagate’s acquisition of the LSI Flash products in 2014, including SandForce Flash Processors, and PCIe SSDs. Thad was an early executive at SandForce in 2008 as VP of Marketing, and remained with the organization through the LSI and Seagate acquisitions. Prior to SandForce, Thad was with Mellanox Technologies as VP of Product Marketing, and helped drive the company to an IPO in 2007 based on success of its industry-leading networking solutions. Prior to Mellanox, Thad served in various marketing and sales roles at Motorola SPS, Marvell, Galileo Technology, and Quality Semiconductor. Thad holds a BS degree in EECS from the UC Berkeley.