Rajeev Motwani (1962-2009)
Received: September 13, 2010
Published: March 31, 2012
Published: March 31, 2012
Keywords: biography
ACM Classification: K.2/People, F.2.2
AMS Classification: 01A70, 68-00
Abstract: [Plain Text Version]
Rajeev Motwani was a pre-eminent theoretical computer scientist
of his generation, a technology thought leader, an insightful
venture capitalist, and a mentor to some of the most influential
entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley in the first decade of the 21st
century. This article presents an overview of Rajeev's research,
and provides a window to his early life and the various
influences that shaped his research and professional career -- it
is a small celebration of his wonderful life and many achievements.