Andrew Viterbi

Andrew Viterbi is an engineer and entrepreneur best known for developing the Viterbi algorithm, a method used in digital communication systems to accurately decode transmitted data, even in noisy environments. This algorithm enhances the reliability of wireless signals, satellite communications, and mobile phones by determining the most likely original message from distorted signals. Viterbi co-founded Qualcomm, a major tech company, playing a key role in advancing wireless technology. His work has significantly improved data transmission quality, making modern digital communication faster and more dependable.