Robert Metcalfe (Ethernet Inventor)

Robert Metcalfe is an American engineer and entrepreneur best known for inventing Ethernet, a technology that enables computers to communicate over a network. Developed in the early 1970s, Ethernet became the standard for wired local area networks (LANs), allowing devices to connect and share data efficiently. Metcalfe's work laid the groundwork for modern networking and the internet. In addition to his technological contributions, he co-founded 3Com, a major networking company, and has had a significant impact on the fields of computer science and engineering.