Seasoned research and technology executive with various functional expertise, including roles in analyst, writer, CTO, VP Engineering, general management, sales, and marketing in diverse high-tech and cleantech industry segments, including software, mobile embedded systems, Web technologies, and networking. Current focus and expertise are in the area of the IT application to energy, such as smart grid, green IT, building/data center energy efficiency, and cloud computing.

During his 30-year career in the data storage industry, Larry has held various Engineering, Sales and Product Management positions with companies such as Data General, Telex Computer Products, NEC Information Systems, Spectra Logic, and NetApp. A frequent speaker and author, Larry's current role at NetApp is evangelizing data storage technology trends. Larry is an active member of the Storage Networking Industry Association's Green Storage Initiative (GSI) and Data Protection and Capacity Optimization (DPCO) committee. He has authored the book "Evolution of the Storage Brain", and hosts a popular blog at http://blogs.netapp.com/drdedupe.