Radia Perlman

Radia Perlman is a computer scientist known as the "mother of the Internet" for her significant contributions to networking technology. She designed the Spanning Tree Protocol, which helps ensure data can find its way efficiently across complex networks without getting stuck in loops. Her work has been fundamental in making computer networks reliable, scalable, and secure, enabling the connectivity we rely on daily—from the internet to corporate networks. Perlman's innovative ideas have deeply influenced how digital communication systems are built and maintained.