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John N. Little

b. 1950

Co-founder of MathWorks

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About John N. Little

Born 1950. John N. Little is an engineer and computer scientist.

John N. "Jack" Little is an American electrical engineer and, in 1984 , the CEO and co-founder of MathWorks and a co-author of early versions of the company's MATLAB product.

He is a Fellow of the IEEE and a Trustee of the Massachusetts Technology Leadership Council. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1978) , and a Master's degree from Stanford University (1980). He is the son of the academic John D. C. Little.

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Important facts

Born
1950
Birth century
Education
Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Awards
IEEE Fellow
Also known as
Jack Little

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Frequently asked questions

Who is John N. Little?

Co-founder of MathWorks

When was John N. Little born?

John N. Little was born in 1950.

What is John N. Little's occupation?

John N. Little is an engineer and computer scientist.

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