Sophie Wilson

Sophie Wilson

Country

Great Britain

Birth - Death

1957 -

Occupation

Scientist

Notable Achievements

FRS, CBE

Description

Computer scientist, engineer and Director of IC Design in Broadcom. Notable for designing the Acorn Micro-Computer with an emphasis on video architecture, and one of the two prominent processor architectures. Former member of the board of the technology and games company Eidos plc. Transgender, born Roger Wilson.

See Also

• Successful LGBTQ Technology Entrepreneurs
• LGBTQ Engineers

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.computerhistory.org/fellowawards/hall/bios/Sophie,Wilson/
• http://www.wes.org.uk/sophiewilson
• http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/feature/1687452/birth-world-beater