Maurice Wilkes

Maurice Wilkes (1913-2010) was a pioneering British computer scientist known for his innovative work in computing. He is best recognized for designing the EDSAC, one of the first practical stored-program computers, which played a crucial role in advancing computer technology. Wilkes also contributed to early programming languages and the concept of the "microprogram," influencing how computers operate at a fundamental level. His work laid the groundwork for modern computing, and he was instrumental in establishing computer science as an academic discipline, helping to shape the future of technology.