Alan Turing
Often called the father of computer science, Turing’s work in WWII code-breaking and his concept of the Turing Machine laid the foundation for modern computing and artificial intelligence.
Tim Berners-Lee
Invented the World Wide Web in 1989, enabling the modern internet as we know it. Without him, there would be no websites, online stores, or memes.
Steve Jobs
Co-founder of Apple Inc., Jobs revolutionized personal computing, digital music (iPod), mobile phones (iPhone), and user experience design with visionary thinking and sleek aesthetics.
Bill Gates
The co-founder of Microsoft, Gates helped bring software to the masses with Windows, transforming computers from geek tools into everyday essentials.
Nikola Tesla
Though born in the 19th century, Tesla’s 20th-century influence was massive—his innovations in alternating current (AC), wireless transmission, and electromagnetism set the stage for modern electrical and wireless technology.
Grace Hopper
A pioneer in computer programming, Hopper developed the first compiler and helped invent COBOL, a key programming language that powered business software for decades.
Robert Noyce
Co-inventor of the microchip and co-founder of Intel, Noyce’s innovation allowed computers to shrink from room-sized machines to the laptops and phones we use today.
Douglas Engelbart
Best known for inventing the computer mouse, Engelbart also pioneered graphical user interfaces and hypertext—elements that make modern computing intuitive and user-friendly.
Martin Cooper
The father of the mobile phone, Cooper made the first handheld cell phone call in 1973. Today, his invention connects billions of people around the world.
Hedy Lamarr
Hollywood actress by day, tech inventor by night—Lamarr co-invented frequency-hopping technology during WWII, which became the basis for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS.
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