In this episode of Data Uncensored, we dive into the fascinating journey of our host, Ash Young, and his impact on the storage industry. We explore the early days of hard drives and open source, the challenges of scaling network-attached storage, and how his latest venture, Cachengo, is transforming the way data is processed and stored. Ash shares key lessons from pioneering the first open-source NAS stack and unified block/file storage stack for Linux, overcoming the innovator’s dilemma, and pushing the boundaries of conventional hardware architecture.
Packed with thought-provoking insights, this episode delves into Linux, AI-driven storage, edge computing, and the future of data centers.
Interview conducted by Ryo Koyama, CEO of noBGP.
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