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Steve Goldman is a pioneer in computer storage technology including disk caching and RAID.

Accomplishments
In 1977, he founded Distributed Processing Technology, the first company to develop and manufacture intelligent storage controllers for the computer industry. In the 1980's, he helped create several computer interface standards for the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) including the Small Computer System Interface (SCSI).

Philanthropy
In 2000, Mr. Goldman retired from the computer industry to pursue philanthropic interests in the arts and sciences, including the National Young Composers Challenge, to encourage young people between the age of 13 and 18 to learn to compose music, and Why U, an educational website for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) subjects.

Education
Goldman studied music composition at Interlochen Center for the Arts, and in 1974 received a BS in Physics from the University of Florida.