Vint Cerf

Description: (Computer scientist)

Vint Cerf is one of the most significant scientists, of contemporary times, who has been instrumental in designing and developing the TCP/IP protocols along with engineer Bob Kahn. After completing his schooling he took up Mathematics as a subject and earned a bachelor’s degree in it. After this he got a job as systems engineer and then directed his attention to computer science and premeditated on the subject in his post-graduation. He trained under the tutelage of some eminent scientist and himself did some important research during his university days. His encounter with electrical engineer Robert E. (Bob) Kahn presented a new world of possibilities before him and these two scientists together made significant contribution to the world of science. They worked day in and day out and their hard work and patience paid when they designed the basis of internet, that is, the TCP/IP protocols. Cerf worked with many scientific associations and helped them develop and enhance their efficiency. This visionary scientist even outlined the future of technology after he became the Chief Internet Evangelist of Google. He and Kahn made some of the most important advancements revolving around internet, and it is because of these two people that the world is now considered a global village.

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Birthday June 23, 1943 (Cancer)
Born In United States
Alternative names Vinton Gray Cerf
City New Haven, Connecticut
Spouse/Ex- Sigrid Cerf (m. 1966)
Parents Vinton Thruston Cerf
Muriel Cerf
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