Computer Pioneers

Ada Lovelace

Dec 10, 1815

The world’s first computer programmer.

Grace Hopper

Dec 9, 1906

Grace HopperShe was one of the first programmers of the Harvard Mark 1 computer. She developed the first complier for a computer programming language. Grace also conceptualized the idea of machine independent programming languages. She was credited with popularizing the term “debugging” for fixing computer glitches.

Jean Sammet

Jan 1, 1928

Is an American computer scientist who developed FORMAC programming language 1962

Philip Estridge

Jun 23, 1937

Led development of the original IMB PC

Adam Osborne

Mar 6, 1939

Introduced the first portable computer
He specialized in easy-to-follow computer manuals
Founded Paperback Software International, which specialized in inexpensive computer softwar

Anita Borg

Jan 17, 1949

Read more about AnitaCreator of Systers. The first e-mail network for women in technology. Founded the Institute for Women and Technology.

Steve Wozniak

Aug 11, 1950

Steve Wozniak is known for being the co-founder of Apple with Steve Jobs. He also is known for inventing the Apple Computer ||.

Bill Gates

Oct 28, 1955

More on Bill GatesFounder of Microsoft

Robert Morris

Nov 8, 1965

Was the first computer hacker

Steve Jobs

Feb 24, 1995

Steve JobsSteve Jobs was the founder, Chairman, and CEO of Apple inc. In the early 1980 Steve jobs released the first Macintosh.