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David N. Cutler
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David N. Cutler

David Neil Cutler Sr

1942 – presentU.S.AContribution: 1978

Introduction

David N. Cutler (born 1942) is an American software engineer and designer known for his work on operating systems. He played a key role in the development of several notable operating systems, including RSX-11M, VMS, and Windows NT. Cutler's expertise in operating system design has had a significant impact on the field of computer science.

Key Achievement

Major pioneer of operating-system design through his work at Digital Equipment Corporation and Microsoft, where he was lead engineer of the VMS and Windows NT kernels (respectively)

Biography

David Neil Cutler Sr. is an American software engineer. He developed several computer operating systems, namely Microsoft Windows NT, and Digital Equipment Corporation's RSX-11M, VAXELN, VMS, and MICA.

Notable Works

OpenVMS

Other

1977

RSX-11

Other

VAXELN

Other

Awards

National Medal of Technology and Innovation2007
Computer History Museum Fellow

Institutions

Digital Equipment Corporation

Education

University of Olivet