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Alan Kay

Computing pioneer who helped develop the graphical user interface

Did you know?He is also a professional jazz guitarist and an accomplished pipe organist, often citing music as an influence on his tech career.

Alan Curtis Kay (born May 17, 1940) is an American computer scientist who pioneered work on object-oriented programming and windowing graphical user interface (GUI) design. At Xerox PARC he led the design and development of the first modern windowed computer desktop interface.

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Age: 86
Status: Living

Born: May 17, 1940 · Springfield, United States
Nationality: American
Known for: Science, Technology, Music

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