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A.J. Han Vinck
A.J. Han Vinck is a professor in Digital Communications at the University of Essen since 1990.
A.J. Han Vinck is a professor in Digital Communications at the University of Essen since 1990.
Abdullah Bin Mohammed Bin Saud Al Thani
Sheikh Abdullah Bin Mohammed Bin Saud Al-Thani has been Chairman of the Board of Directors for Qatar Telecom since 2000, where he has guided the company through a significant expansion in the Mi...
Sheikh Abdullah Bin Mohammed Bin Saud Al-Thani has been Chairman of the Board of Directors for Qatar Telecom since 2000, where he has guided the company through a significant expansion in the Mi...
Andy Rathbone
Andy Rathbone is the author of a number of ...for Dummies books about Microsoft Windows as well as other computing books.
Andy Rathbone is the author of a number of ...for Dummies books about Microsoft Windows as well as other computing books.
Arnold Allen
Arnold Oral Allen was an American instructor, public speaker, and writer who worked at IBM and Hewlett-Packard, and specialized in the analysis and mathematical modelling of computer performance.
Arnold Oral Allen was an American instructor, public speaker, and writer who worked at IBM and Hewlett-Packard, and specialized in the analysis and mathematical modelling of computer performance.
Awais Leghari
Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari (born on 22 March 1971), or Owais Leghari, is the former Federal Minister for Information Technology of the Government of Pakistan and is an important leader of the Paki...
Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari (born on 22 March 1971), or Owais Leghari, is the former Federal Minister for Information Technology of the Government of Pakistan and is an important leader of the Paki...
Ben Forta
Ben Forta is an author and Senior Technical Evangelist for Adobe Systems, particularly ColdFusion and Flex, and the owner of EmTek Systems.
Ben Forta is an author and Senior Technical Evangelist for Adobe Systems, particularly ColdFusion and Flex, and the owner of EmTek Systems.
Bill Inmon
William Harvey Bill Inmon (born 1945) is an American computer scientist, recognized by many as the father of the data warehouse.
William Harvey Bill Inmon (born 1945) is an American computer scientist, recognized by many as the father of the data warehouse.
Bob Shoudt
Bob Shoudt, aka "Humble Bob" or "Notorious B.O.B." is a competitive eater from Royersford, Pennsylvania, and a top-ranked member of the IFOCE - International Federation of Competitiv...
Bob Shoudt, aka "Humble Bob" or "Notorious B.O.B." is a competitive eater from Royersford, Pennsylvania, and a top-ranked member of the IFOCE - International Federation of Competitiv...
Brent Hailpern
Brent Hailpern is a computer scientist and manager at IBM's Thomas J. Watson Research Center.
Brent Hailpern is a computer scientist and manager at IBM's Thomas J. Watson Research Center.
Brian Oakley
Brian Wynne Oakley, CBE was a British civil servant and industrialist who took a leading role in the area of information technology, especially the 1980s Alvey Programme.
Brian Wynne Oakley, CBE was a British civil servant and industrialist who took a leading role in the area of information technology, especially the 1980s Alvey Programme.
Bruce Eckel
Bruce Eckel (born July 8, 1957) is the author of numerous books and articles about computer programming.
Bruce Eckel (born July 8, 1957) is the author of numerous books and articles about computer programming.
Cary Karp
Cary Karp, a museum curator based in Sweden, has been instrumental in developing online facilities for museums in the context of the International Council of Museums.
Cary Karp, a museum curator based in Sweden, has been instrumental in developing online facilities for museums in the context of the International Council of Museums.
Chandu Thota
Chandu Thota is a software entrepreneur notable for being the first paid employee and CTO of Dealmap.
Chandu Thota is a software entrepreneur notable for being the first paid employee and CTO of Dealmap.
Chris Andrews (entrepreneur)
Chris Andrews has been an important figure in the evolution of today's Information Society.
Chris Andrews has been an important figure in the evolution of today's Information Society.
Cliff Shaw
John Clifford Shaw (1922–1991) was a systems programmer at the RAND Corporation.
John Clifford Shaw (1922–1991) was a systems programmer at the RAND Corporation.
Computer professional
A computer professional is a person working in the field of information technology.
A computer professional is a person working in the field of information technology.
Computer repair technician
A computer repair technician is a person who repairs and maintains computers and servers.
A computer repair technician is a person who repairs and maintains computers and servers.
Craig Reynolds (computer graphics)
Craig W. Reynolds (born March 15, 1953), is an artificial life and computer graphics expert, who created the Boids artificial life simulation in 1986.
Craig W. Reynolds (born March 15, 1953), is an artificial life and computer graphics expert, who created the Boids artificial life simulation in 1986.
Dan Kogai
Dan Kogai is a Japanese open-source developer and alpha blogger, known for his blog 404 Blog Not Found (ranked #5 in Japan).
Dan Kogai is a Japanese open-source developer and alpha blogger, known for his blog 404 Blog Not Found (ranked #5 in Japan).
Danese Cooper
Danese B. Cooper is an American programmer, computer scientist, and an advocate of open source software.
Danese B. Cooper is an American programmer, computer scientist, and an advocate of open source software.
David Cittadini
David Cittadini was an important technologist in the New Zealand business market in the 1990s.
David Cittadini was an important technologist in the New Zealand business market in the 1990s.
David Karger
David Karger is a Professor of Computer Science and a member of the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
David Karger is a Professor of Computer Science and a member of the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Derek Gehl
Derek Gehl (born March 10, 1977) is a noted Internet marketing strategist, software developer, and e-commerce columnist and seminar speaker.
Derek Gehl (born March 10, 1977) is a noted Internet marketing strategist, software developer, and e-commerce columnist and seminar speaker.
Developer program
A programmer, computer programmer or coder is someone who writes computer software.
A programmer, computer programmer or coder is someone who writes computer software.
Dewang Mehta
Dewang Mehta (August 10, 1962-12 April 2001) was the head of NASSCOM from 1991 to 2001.
Dewang Mehta (August 10, 1962-12 April 2001) was the head of NASSCOM from 1991 to 2001.
Dong Jun Wu
Dong Jun Wu is is an Associate Professor and Thomas R. Williams - Wachovia Term Professor in Information Technology Management at the College of Management, Georgia Institute of Technology.
Dong Jun Wu is is an Associate Professor and Thomas R. Williams - Wachovia Term Professor in Information Technology Management at the College of Management, Georgia Institute of Technology.
Elon Gasper
Elon James Gasper is the former Senior VP at VizX Labs and co-founder of 1980s era software company Bright Star Technology.
Elon James Gasper is the former Senior VP at VizX Labs and co-founder of 1980s era software company Bright Star Technology.
Eric Horvitz
Eric Horvitz is a Distinguished Scientist at Microsoft, where he serves as a research area manager within Microsoft Research.
Eric Horvitz is a Distinguished Scientist at Microsoft, where he serves as a research area manager within Microsoft Research.
Erik Selberg
Erik Selberg is an American software developer best known for the creation of MetaCrawler, one of the first Web meta-search engines.
Erik Selberg is an American software developer best known for the creation of MetaCrawler, one of the first Web meta-search engines.
Florian Balmer
Florian Balmer (born January 16, 1979) is an independent software developer living in Switzerland.
Florian Balmer (born January 16, 1979) is an independent software developer living in Switzerland.
Fractional CIO
Fractional CIO's differ from traditional CIO's in that they serve as a working member of a company's executive management team as a contractor and may-or-may-not serve on the company's board of ...
Fractional CIO's differ from traditional CIO's in that they serve as a working member of a company's executive management team as a contractor and may-or-may-not serve on the company's board of ...
Fred Baker (IETF chair)
Frederick J. Baker, better known as Fred Baker (born 1952) is an American engineer, specializing in developing computer network protocols for the Internet.
Frederick J. Baker, better known as Fred Baker (born 1952) is an American engineer, specializing in developing computer network protocols for the Internet.
Fred Moore (activist)
Fred Moore (1941- 1997) was a political activist who was central to the early history of the personal computer.
Fred Moore (1941- 1997) was a political activist who was central to the early history of the personal computer.
Gail Williams
Gail Ann Williams (born in Berkeley, California) has been the director of The WELL since 1998.
Gail Ann Williams (born in Berkeley, California) has been the director of The WELL since 1998.
Garrett Gruener
Garrett Gruener is founder of Ask.com and a co-founder of Alta Partners, a venture capital firm.
Garrett Gruener is founder of Ask.com and a co-founder of Alta Partners, a venture capital firm.
Gary Price (librarian)
Gary Price (born 1965) is an American librarian, is currently the co-editor of INFOdocket.com and FullTextReports.com Price is also the co-founder of both sites along with Shirl Kennedy.
Gary Price (born 1965) is an American librarian, is currently the co-editor of INFOdocket.com and FullTextReports.com Price is also the co-founder of both sites along with Shirl Kennedy.
Geir Rasmussen
Geir Rasmussen is one of the founders of the .name top-level domain and was the CEO of The Global Name Registry (GNR) until the company was acquired by VeriSign on October 1, 2008.
Geir Rasmussen is one of the founders of the .name top-level domain and was the CEO of The Global Name Registry (GNR) until the company was acquired by VeriSign on October 1, 2008.
Glenn Ricart
Dr. Glenn Ricart is an Internet Pioneer.
Dr. Glenn Ricart is an Internet Pioneer.
Greg Pfountz
Greg Pfountz is an American computer programmer who created the Color64 BBS system.
Greg Pfountz is an American computer programmer who created the Color64 BBS system.
Hakon Haugnes
Hakon Haugnes is one of the founders of the .name top-level domain and is currently the President of The Global Name Registry.
Hakon Haugnes is one of the founders of the .name top-level domain and is currently the President of The Global Name Registry.
Icer Addis
Icer Addis (also known as Sardu and Smegma) is a computer programmer considered a legendary figure in the emulation scene.
Icer Addis (also known as Sardu and Smegma) is a computer programmer considered a legendary figure in the emulation scene.
Information systems technician
Information Systems Technician (or Information technician; abbreviation: IT) refers to an industrial occupation whose responsibility is maintaining communications and computer systems.
Information Systems Technician (or Information technician; abbreviation: IT) refers to an industrial occupation whose responsibility is maintaining communications and computer systems.
Information technology specialist
Information Technology Specialist or lnformation Systems Operator-Analyst is a Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) in the United States Army.
Information Technology Specialist or lnformation Systems Operator-Analyst is a Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) in the United States Army.
Internet pioneers
The following are some Internet pioneers who contributed to its early development.
The following are some Internet pioneers who contributed to its early development.
Jaime Teevan
Jaime Teevan is a researcher at Microsoft Research.
Jaime Teevan is a researcher at Microsoft Research.
Jean Bartik
Jean Bartik (December 27, 1924 – March 23, 2011) was one of the original programmers for the ENIAC computer.
Jean Bartik (December 27, 1924 – March 23, 2011) was one of the original programmers for the ENIAC computer.
Jeff Prosise
Jeff Prosise is a technical author on Microsoft Windows applications.
Jeff Prosise is a technical author on Microsoft Windows applications.
Joe Johnson (engineer)
Joe Johnson, MSIE, is one of the founding members of the World Message Exchange (WME).
Joe Johnson, MSIE, is one of the founding members of the World Message Exchange (WME).
Joep Gommers
Joep Gommers (born on 2 July 1984 in Breda) is a Dutch security and intelligence professional from the Netherlands.
Joep Gommers (born on 2 July 1984 in Breda) is a Dutch security and intelligence professional from the Netherlands.
John R. Levine
John R. Levine is an Internet author and consultant specializing in email infrastructure, spam filtering, and software patents.
John R. Levine is an Internet author and consultant specializing in email infrastructure, spam filtering, and software patents.
John Vernon Pavlik
John Vernon Pavlik is an American academic and author who publishes on new media, journalism and health communication.
John Vernon Pavlik is an American academic and author who publishes on new media, journalism and health communication.
Joshua Schachter
Joshua Schachter is the creator of Delicious, creator of GeoURL, and co-creator of Memepool.
Joshua Schachter is the creator of Delicious, creator of GeoURL, and co-creator of Memepool.
Juraj Šimlovič
Juraj Šimlovič (born January 9, 1982) is a freelance software developer living in Prague, Czech Republic.
Juraj Šimlovič (born January 9, 1982) is a freelance software developer living in Prague, Czech Republic.
Kapali Eswaran
Kapali Eswaran is one of the founding members of the IBM System R Project, which formed the genesis of relational database technology.
Kapali Eswaran is one of the founding members of the IBM System R Project, which formed the genesis of relational database technology.
Keith Brown (author)
Keith Brown is a technical author on Microsoft Windows Security.
Keith Brown is a technical author on Microsoft Windows Security.
Keith Curtis
Keith Cary Curtis is the core collaborator at Open Source Council, who wrote a book After the Software Wars and now making a film Software Wars about inevitable global dominance of Linux Kernel.
Keith Cary Curtis is the core collaborator at Open Source Council, who wrote a book After the Software Wars and now making a film Software Wars about inevitable global dominance of Linux Kernel.
Kevin Warwick
Kevin Warwick (born 9 February 1954 Coventry, UK) is a British scientist and professor of cybernetics at the University of Reading, Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom.
Kevin Warwick (born 9 February 1954 Coventry, UK) is a British scientist and professor of cybernetics at the University of Reading, Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom.
Kim Komando
Kim Komando is the host of an American talk radio program based on the popularity of personal computers, the use of the Internet, and the complexities of consumer electronics.
Kim Komando is the host of an American talk radio program based on the popularity of personal computers, the use of the Internet, and the complexities of consumer electronics.
Kirk Paul Lafler
Kirk Paul Lafler (1956) is an American engineer, programmer, entrepreneur, consultant and founder of Software Intelligence Corporation.
Kirk Paul Lafler (1956) is an American engineer, programmer, entrepreneur, consultant and founder of Software Intelligence Corporation.
Lead programmer
A lead programmer is a software engineer in charge of one or more software projects.
A lead programmer is a software engineer in charge of one or more software projects.
Linus Torvalds
Linus Benedict Torvalds (; born December 28, 1969 in Helsinki, Finland) is a Finnish American software engineer and hacker, best known for having initiated the development of the open source Lin...
Linus Benedict Torvalds (; born December 28, 1969 in Helsinki, Finland) is a Finnish American software engineer and hacker, best known for having initiated the development of the open source Lin...
Mark Delany
Mark Delany is an Australian computer programmer and consultant specializing in e-mail infrastructure, and anti-spam techniques.
Mark Delany is an Australian computer programmer and consultant specializing in e-mail infrastructure, and anti-spam techniques.
Mark Kriegsman
Mark Edwin Kriegsman is an American entrepreneur, computer programmer, inventor, writer, and Director of Engineering at Veracode.
Mark Edwin Kriegsman is an American entrepreneur, computer programmer, inventor, writer, and Director of Engineering at Veracode.
Markus Neteler
Markus Neteler received his degree in Physical Geography and Landscape Ecology at the University of Hannover, Germany in 1999, where he worked as a researcher and teaching for two years.
Markus Neteler received his degree in Physical Geography and Landscape Ecology at the University of Hannover, Germany in 1999, where he worked as a researcher and teaching for two years.
Marshall Rose
Marshall T. Rose is a network protocol and software engineer, author and speaker who has contributed to the Internet Engineering Task Force, the Internet, and Internet and network applications.
Marshall T. Rose is a network protocol and software engineer, author and speaker who has contributed to the Internet Engineering Task Force, the Internet, and Internet and network applications.
Martyn Thomas
Martyn Thomas CBE FREng FBCS FIET FRSA is a British independent consultant and software engineer.
Martyn Thomas CBE FREng FBCS FIET FRSA is a British independent consultant and software engineer.
Michael Gregg
Michael Gregg is an American computer security specialist, noted speaker at security related events, and an author/coauthor of multiple books such as Build Your Own Network Security Lab and ...
Michael Gregg is an American computer security specialist, noted speaker at security related events, and an author/coauthor of multiple books such as Build Your Own Network Security Lab and ...
Micro ISV
A Micro-ISV (abbr. mISV or μISV), a term coined by Eric Sink, is an independent software vendor with fewer than 10 or even just one software developer.
A Micro-ISV (abbr. mISV or μISV), a term coined by Eric Sink, is an independent software vendor with fewer than 10 or even just one software developer.
Mochio Umeda
Mochio Umeda is a Japanese IT enterprise management consultant, and one of the most well-known commentators on IT and Web 2.0 issues in Japan.
Mochio Umeda is a Japanese IT enterprise management consultant, and one of the most well-known commentators on IT and Web 2.0 issues in Japan.
Muni Sakya
Muni Sakya is a Nepalese computer programmer credited with helping to usher in Information Technology (IT) in Nepal.
Muni Sakya is a Nepalese computer programmer credited with helping to usher in Information Technology (IT) in Nepal.
Murat Arslan
Murat Arslan is the founding member of the Turkish Linux Users Group and the author of BasiliX webmail software which was widely used in the nation until 2004.
Murat Arslan is the founding member of the Turkish Linux Users Group and the author of BasiliX webmail software which was widely used in the nation until 2004.
Myron W. Krueger
Myron Krueger (born 1942 in Gary, Indiana) is an American computer artist who developed early interactive works.
Myron Krueger (born 1942 in Gary, Indiana) is an American computer artist who developed early interactive works.
Nathaniel Borenstein
Nathaniel S. Borenstein (born September 23, 1957) is an American computer scientist.
Nathaniel S. Borenstein (born September 23, 1957) is an American computer scientist.
Nigel Pendse
Nigel Pendse is a business intelligence and OLAP analyst and the editor of The BI Verdict (formerly The OLAP Report) and author of The BI Survey (previously known as The OLAP Survey).
Nigel Pendse is a business intelligence and OLAP analyst and the editor of The BI Verdict (formerly The OLAP Report) and author of The BI Survey (previously known as The OLAP Survey).
NoWonder
NoWonder was a collaborative internet project to provide volunteer computer support running from the mid-90s into the early 00s.
NoWonder was a collaborative internet project to provide volunteer computer support running from the mid-90s into the early 00s.
Paul J. Perrone
Paul J. Perrone has written numerous books and articles on various software technologies, namely Java-based.
Paul J. Perrone has written numerous books and articles on various software technologies, namely Java-based.
Paul Wallbank
Paul Wallbank (born 14 November 1962) is an Australian speaker, broadcaster and writer on business and technology issues.
Paul Wallbank (born 14 November 1962) is an Australian speaker, broadcaster and writer on business and technology issues.
Peter H. Gregory
Peter H. Gregory, CISA, CISSP is an American information security manager, computer security specialist, and writer.
Peter H. Gregory, CISA, CISSP is an American information security manager, computer security specialist, and writer.
Phil Farrand
Phil Farrand (born November 5, 1958) is an American computer programmer and consultant, webmaster and author.
Phil Farrand (born November 5, 1958) is an American computer programmer and consultant, webmaster and author.
Pieter Van den Abeele
Pieter Van den Abeele is a computer programmer, and the founder of the PowerPC-version of Gentoo Linux, a foundation connected with a distribution of the Linux computer operating system.
Pieter Van den Abeele is a computer programmer, and the founder of the PowerPC-version of Gentoo Linux, a foundation connected with a distribution of the Linux computer operating system.
Raffaele Forte
Raffaele Forte (July 26, 1983) is the founder and main developer of BackBox Linux.
Raffaele Forte (July 26, 1983) is the founder and main developer of BackBox Linux.
Rajiv Gupta
Rajiv Gupta is a former General Manager at Hewlett Packard where he reported to Carly Fiorina.
Rajiv Gupta is a former General Manager at Hewlett Packard where he reported to Carly Fiorina.
Reynaldo Anzaldua Jr.
Reynaldo Anzaldua Jr. is an American author, college professor and organic farmer.
Reynaldo Anzaldua Jr. is an American author, college professor and organic farmer.
Rishab Aiyer Ghosh
Rishab Aiyer Ghosh (born 1975) is an Indian journalist, computer scientist and Open-source software advocate.
Rishab Aiyer Ghosh (born 1975) is an Indian journalist, computer scientist and Open-source software advocate.
Robert Cecil Martin
Robert Cecil Martin, known colloquially as "Uncle Bob", is an American software consultant and author.
Robert Cecil Martin, known colloquially as "Uncle Bob", is an American software consultant and author.
Robert Madge
Robert Madge is an entrepreneur and technologist.
Robert Madge is an entrepreneur and technologist.
Robert Trappl
Robert Trappl is an Austrian scientist, and Professor at the Center for Brain Research, Medical University of Vienna, Austria, known for his work in the field of cybernetics and Artificial Intel...
Robert Trappl is an Austrian scientist, and Professor at the Center for Brain Research, Medical University of Vienna, Austria, known for his work in the field of cybernetics and Artificial Intel...
Sascha Meinrath
Sascha Meinrath is the director of the New America Foundation's "Open Technology Initiative" and heads the "Internet in a Suitcase" effort to create ad-hoc mesh wireless technologies.
Sascha Meinrath is the director of the New America Foundation's "Open Technology Initiative" and heads the "Internet in a Suitcase" effort to create ad-hoc mesh wireless technologies.
Software developer
A software developer is a person concerned with facets of the software development process.
A software developer is a person concerned with facets of the software development process.
Solutions Architect
A Solutions Architect in Information Technology Enterprise Architecture is a practitioner in the field of Solution Architecture.
A Solutions Architect in Information Technology Enterprise Architecture is a practitioner in the field of Solution Architecture.
Sophia Bekele
Sophia Bekele (Amharic: ሶፕህአ በቀለ; Addis Ababa, Ethiopia) is a business and corporate executive and writer.
Sophia Bekele (Amharic: ሶፕህአ በቀለ; Addis Ababa, Ethiopia) is a business and corporate executive and writer.
Stephen Ibaraki
Stephen K. Ibaraki is a researcher in information processing, who has been a college teacher, head of research, advanced professional programmer,, an industry analyst, writer and consultant in ...
Stephen K. Ibaraki is a researcher in information processing, who has been a college teacher, head of research, advanced professional programmer,, an industry analyst, writer and consultant in ...
Stormy Peters
Stormy Peters is an information technology industry analyst and prominent free and open source software advocate, promoting business use of FOSS. She advocates as a consultant and conference speaker.
Stormy Peters is an information technology industry analyst and prominent free and open source software advocate, promoting business use of FOSS. She advocates as a consultant and conference speaker.
Susan Dumais
Susan Dumais is a Principal Researcher in the Context, Learning, and User Experience for Search Group of Microsoft Research and an Affiliate Professor at the University of Washington Information...
Susan Dumais is a Principal Researcher in the Context, Learning, and User Experience for Search Group of Microsoft Research and an Affiliate Professor at the University of Washington Information...
Theodore Ts'o
Theodore Y. "Ted" Ts'o (born 1968) is a software developer mainly known for his contributions to the Linux kernel, in particular his contributions to file systems.
Theodore Y. "Ted" Ts'o (born 1968) is a software developer mainly known for his contributions to the Linux kernel, in particular his contributions to file systems.
Watts Humphrey
Watts S. Humphrey (4 July 1927 - 28 October 2010) was an American software engineer, key thinker in the discipline of software engineering, and was often called the "Father of Software Quality".
Watts S. Humphrey (4 July 1927 - 28 October 2010) was an American software engineer, key thinker in the discipline of software engineering, and was often called the "Father of Software Quality".
Wayne Cao
Wayne Cao (Born Nguyễn Cao Cảo December 7, 1946) is a Canadian politician and current member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, where he represents the district of Calgary-Fort as a Progres...
Wayne Cao (Born Nguyễn Cao Cảo December 7, 1946) is a Canadian politician and current member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, where he represents the district of Calgary-Fort as a Progres...
Wei Yen
Dr. Wei Yen is a software developer and entrepreneur.
Dr. Wei Yen is a software developer and entrepreneur.
Yakov Rekhter
Yakov Rekhter was one of the leading architects and a major software developer of the NSFNET Backbone Phase II. He co-designed the Border Gateway Protocol, the core routing protocol of the Inter...
Yakov Rekhter was one of the leading architects and a major software developer of the NSFNET Backbone Phase II. He co-designed the Border Gateway Protocol, the core routing protocol of the Inter...