ARPANET Developer
Bobbi Waters
Bobbi Waters was a lesbian activist and software developer who worked on the development of the ARPANET, an early precursor to the Internet. She was part of the Network Analysis and Measurement Center (NAMC) at SRI International, which played a pivotal role in the creation and expansion of the ARPANET.
Very Large-Scale Integration (VLSI) Developer
Lynn Conway
Lynn Conway’s contributions to microelectronics were vital for the development of the Internet. She is a renowned computer scientist and electrical engineer who made substantial contributions to computer architecture design and chip development. Conway underwent a gender transition in the late 1960s and early 1970s. She worked at Xerox PARC, where her innovative ideas influenced the development of the VLSI (Very Large-Scale Integration) chip design methodologies, which are integral to modern computing.
“Queen of Cyberspace”
Sandy Stone
Sandy Stone is a trans woman who made notable contributions to the development of computer networks and cyberculture. In the 1980s, Stone worked as a sound engineer for Olivia Records, a women’s music collective, and subsequently joined the seminal online community The WELL. Her work and writings explored the intersection of gender, identity, and technology, making her an influential figure in queer and feminist discourse.
Web Designer
Ethan Marcotte
Ethan is a well-known web designer who coined the term “responsive web design.”
Web Designer and Developer
Jen Simmons
Jen is a designer and developer who advocates for modern CSS techniques and is known for her work on layout innovation.
Front-end Web Developer and Animator
Sara Soueidan
Sara is a front-end developer who specializes in SVG and is known for her expertise in web animations.
Web designer and animator
Val Head
Val is a designer and consultant focusing on motion design and animation for the web.
Web Designer and CSS Contributor
Eric Meyer
Eric is a web designer and author known for his contributions to CSS and web standards.
Web Designer
Brad Frost
Brad is a web designer and consultant who emphasizes atomic design principles and responsive patterns.
Front-end Developer and CSS Specialist
Lea Verou
Lea is a front-end developer and author who specializes in CSS and has made significant contributions to the field.
Web Designer, Developer, and Accessibility Advocate
Heydon Pickering
Heydon is a web designer, developer, and accessibility advocate, known for his work on inclusive design.
Web Developer and CSS Grid Contributor
Rachel Andrew
Rachel is a web developer, writer, and speaker who has contributed to the development of CSS Grid Layout.
Front-end Designer and Developer
Una Kravets
Una is a front-end developer, designer, and writer who focuses on performance optimization and accessibility.