Who are some influential women in tech history?

Who are some influential women in tech history?

Some influential women in tech history include Ada Lovelace, Grace Hopper, and Radia Perlman. Would you like to know more about any of them?

Yes, tell me about Ada Lovelace.

Ada Lovelace is often considered the first computer programmer. She worked on Charles Babbage's early mechanical general-purpose computer, the Analytical Engine, and wrote the first algorithm intended for implementation on a machine.

What about Grace Hopper?

Grace Hopper was a pioneering computer scientist and U.S. Navy rear admiral. She developed the first compiler for a computer programming language and was instrumental in the development of COBOL, one of the first high-level programming languages.

Can you tell me about Radia Perlman?

Radia Perlman is known as the 'Mother of the Internet' for her invention of the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), which is fundamental for the operation of network bridges. Her work has had a significant impact on network design.