Linus Torvalds

Linus Torvalds is the Finnish-American software engineer behind the Linux operating system, a widely-used open-source kernel that powers many devices, from servers and supercomputers to smartphones and embedded systems. As the creator and maintainer of Linux, Torvalds has had a profound impact on the tech community, shaping the way developers collaborate and innovate, and influencing the development of numerous operating systems and software applications.