Jon Postel

Jon Postel was an influential computer scientist known for his foundational work in the development of the Internet. He played a key role in creating protocols that govern how data is transmitted online, particularly the Internet Protocol (IP) and the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), which are essential for directing data between computers. Postel also led the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA), which manages resource allocations, including domain names and IP addresses. His contributions have helped shape the structure of the Internet, promoting its openness and functionality, which are critical to its continued growth and accessibility.