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Fernando Pérez

b. 1972

Professor at the University of California, Berkeley

Programmer Professor Associate Professor
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About Fernando Pérez

Born 1972. Fernando Pérez is a Colombian programmer, professor and associate Professor, known for IPython and Project Jupyter.

Fernando Pérez is a Colombian physicist, software developer, and free software advocate. He is best known as the creator of the IPython programming environment,

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Important facts

Born
1972, Medellín
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Programmer, professor, Associate Professor
Nationality
Colombia
Known for
IPython, Project Jupyter
Education
University of Antioquia, University of Colorado Boulder
Employers
University of California, Berkeley, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Awards
FSF Award for the Advancement of Free Software; ACM Software System Award; Free Software Award
Also known as
Fernando Perez

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Fernando Pérez?

professor at the University of California, Berkeley

When was Fernando Pérez born?

Fernando Pérez was born in 1972 in Medellín.

What is Fernando Pérez's occupation?

Fernando Pérez is a programmer, professor and associate Professor.

What is Fernando Pérez known for?

Fernando Pérez is known for IPython and Project Jupyter.

What nationality is Fernando Pérez?

Fernando Pérez is Colombian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Fernando Pérez

· Wikidata: Q21063462

· DBpedia: Fernando Pérez (software developer)

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fernando Pérez. https://biography.guide/fernando-perez-programmer/

MLA: "Fernando Pérez." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/fernando-perez-programmer/.

Chicago: "Fernando Pérez." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/fernando-perez-programmer/.

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