Birthdate: 1957 AD
Birthplace: Leeds, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Sophie Mary Wilson is a notable English computer scientist recognized for her design of the ARM architecture’s Instruction Set. She started her career by creating a microcomputer while studying at Selwyn College, Cambridge. Wilson played a crucial role in developing the BBC Microcomputer and BBC BASIC programming language while employed at Acorn Computers. Her pioneering work on the ARM RISC computer in 1983 transformed embedded systems, leading to its extensive use in smartphones. Her remarkable contributions have garnered recognition, with Wilson being regarded as one of the key figures in the history of women in technology.
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