Steve’s research interests include all topics systems-related, such as scalable Internet infrastructure and services, distributed systems, virtual machine monitors, operating systems, and systems security topics like detecting and defending against malware. He has authored 40+ peer-reviewed research publications and he has graduated seven Ph.D. students.
Steve is an endurance athlete. He has completed five Ironman triathlons, including the 2007 Kona Ironman world championship race, and many olympic and half-iron distance races. From time to time, Steve will go on multi-day cycling adventures, including tours of Banff and Jasper, Crater Lake, Yellowstone, and Utah. Steve is also an enthusiastic, but terrible, longboard surfer.