Award
IBM Fellow
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Reynold B. Johnson
1906-07-16 – 1998-09-15
Life & Legacy
Reynold Benjamin Johnson (July 16, 1906 – September 15, 1998) was an American inventor and computer pioneer. A long-time employee of IBM, Johnson is said to be the "father" of the hard disk drive. Other inventions include automatic test scoring equipment and the videocassette tape.
Occupation & Career
inventor, computer scientist
Education
University of Minnesota; Minnehaha Academy
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
IBM Fellow; National Medal of Technology and Innovation; Computer Pioneer Award
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Computer Pioneer Award · IBM Fellow · National Medal of Technology and Innovation
Employer
IBM
Organizations & Memberships
National Academy of Engineering
Education & Institutions
Minnehaha Academy · University of Minnesota
Verified Legacy Record
Award
National Medal of Technology and Innovation
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q1297016 · wikidata
Award
Computer Pioneer Award
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q1297016 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q1297016 — wikidata View source
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