David Andersen

David Andersen is a Professor in the Computer Science Department at Carnegie Mellon University, with research spanning systems, databases, distributed systems, networking, and security. He holds a Ph.D. and M.S. from MIT, and B.S. degrees in Computer Science and Biology from the University of Utah.

• Education: Ph.D./M.S., MIT (Computer Science); B.S., University of Utah (Computer Science, Biology).

His research focuses on networked systems, emphasizing robustness, energy efficiency, and scalable architectures. Key projects include FAWN (low-power clusters), XIA (secure internet architecture), and MemC3 (memory-optimized hashing). Recent publications highlight trends in machine learning integration, storage innovations, and datacenter networking.

Professional activities include leadership roles in conferences like OSDI, SOSP, and NSDI, and advisory positions in DARPA’s ISAT group. He is also founder and CTO of BrdgAI and previously co-founded a deep-learning startup and an ISP.

Personal interests include running, triathlons, and rock climbing, with notable contributions like the Pi Searcher and running route guides for Pittsburgh and Boston.