Jean-Marie Hullot facts for kids
Jean-Marie Hullot (born 16 February 1954 – died 17 June 2019) was a brilliant computer scientist and programmer from France. He created many important computer programs for famous platforms like the original Macintosh, NEXTSTEP, and Mac OS X.
His work included a program called SOS Interface for the Mac. This program later became Interface Builder for NeXTSTEP in 1985. Interface Builder then became a very important part of Mac OS X. He also led the teams that developed iCal (a calendar app) and iSync (a syncing tool) for Mac OS X in 2002.
Working at Apple Inc.
From 2001 to 2005, Jean-Marie Hullot worked as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of the Application Division at Apple Inc.. A CTO is like the main boss for all the technology and software a company makes. He helped guide how Apple's applications were developed during this time.
Fotopedia: A Photo Encyclopedia
After his time at Apple, Jean-Marie Hullot became the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of a company called Fotopedia. A CEO is the top leader of a company. Fotopedia was a special online photo encyclopedia. It was a place where people could explore and learn about the world through amazing pictures.
Early Life and Passing
Jean-Marie Hullot was born in Paris, France. He passed away in Paris on 17 June 2019, at the age of 65. His work greatly influenced how we use computers and software today.
