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Charles Bachman

Charles William Bachman III was an American computer scientist, who spent his entire career as

1924 – 2017U.S.AContribution: 1973

Introduction

Charles Bachman (born 1924) is an American computer scientist and pioneer in the field of database management systems. He developed the Integrated Data Store (IDS), an influential network model database management system. Bachman's work on data structures and database design has greatly influenced the field of data management and laid the foundation for modern database systems.

Key Achievement

Renowned for his work in database management systems. He developed the Integrated Data Store (IDS), introduced the Bachman Diagram and Data Structure Diagram (DSD), and received the Turing Award for his significant contributions to the field.

Biography

Charles William Bachman III was an American computer scientist, who spent his entire career as an industrial researcher, developer, and manager rather than in academia. He was particularly known for his work in the early development of database management systems. His techniques of layered architecture include his namesake Bachman diagrams. He won the 1973 ACM Turing Award.

Notable Works

Integrated Data Store

Other

1964

Awards

Turing Award1973
Distinguished Fellow of the British Computer Society1977
National Medal of Technology and Innovation2012
ACM Fellow2014
Fellow of the British Computer Society
Computer History Museum Fellow

Institutions

Dow Chemical Company

1950–1960

Honeywell International, Inc.

1970–1980

Cullinet

1980–1983

General Electric

1960–1970

Education

Michigan State University

Bachelor of Science

1948

University of Pennsylvania

Master of Science

1950

University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science

East Lansing High School

The Wharton School