Tom Preston-Werner

Tom Preston-Werner is an American software developer and entrepreneur best known as a co-founder of GitHub, a platform for version control and collaboration on software projects. GitHub has become essential for developers to share and manage code, fostering a global community. Preston-Werner also created the static site generator Jekyll, which powers many websites, including GitHub Pages. After leaving GitHub in 2014, he has been involved in various projects and investments in the tech industry, focusing on innovative solutions and fostering open-source software development. His contributions have significantly impacted software development practices.