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Andreas Weigend

b. 1961

American computer scientist

Computer scientist University teacher Business consultant
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About Andreas Weigend

Born 1961. Andreas Weigend is an American computer scientist, university teacher, business consultant and physicist.

Andreas Sebastian Weigend (born 1961) is the author of the book Data for the People (Basic Books, 2017). He was a member of Germany's Digital Council under Merkel, Digitalrat.

Weigend studied physics and philosophy at the University of Bonn and received a PhD in physics from Stanford University in 1991. He was the Chief Scientist at Amazon.com.

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Important facts

Born
1961
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Computer scientist, university teacher, business consultant, physicist
Nationality
United States
Education
Trinity College, University of Bonn, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Stanford University
Employers
University of California, Berkeley
Also known as
Andreas Sebastian Weigend

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Andreas Weigend?

American computer scientist

When was Andreas Weigend born?

Andreas Weigend was born in 1961.

What is Andreas Weigend's occupation?

Andreas Weigend is a computer scientist, university teacher, business consultant and physicist.

What nationality is Andreas Weigend?

Andreas Weigend is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Andreas Weigend

· Wikidata: Q4755671

· DBpedia: Andreas Weigend

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