Sophie Wilson

About

English computer scientist who is most known for helping design and develop the BBC Micro computer series. In 2012, she was awarded the Fellow Award by the Computer History Museum for her work on the BBC Micro as well as the ARM processor architecture. She is the director of IC Design in Broadcom's Cambridge office.

Before Fame

She began studying Computer Science in 1975 at Selwyn College, University of Cambridge.

Trivia

She designed her first microcomputer during an Easter break away from university. It was used to electronically control feed for cows.

Family Life

Her parents were both teachers when she was growing up. Her father taught English, while her mother specialized in physics.

Associated With

She and Alan Turing are both important English names in the history of computer science and design.