Andrew J. Viterbi

About the Author

Andrew J. Viterbi is a pioneering figure in the field of digital communications, renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to spread spectrum technology and error-correcting codes. Born in Bergamo, Italy, and educated at MIT and USC, Viterbi co-founded Qualcomm in 1985, revolutionizing mobile telecommunications worldwide. His seminal work laid the foundation for modern CDMA systems, enabling the proliferation of wireless networks that power today's smartphones and global connectivity. Beyond industry, Viterbi has advanced academia as a professor emeritus at UC San Diego and through the Viterbi School of Engineering. With a career spanning decades, he continues to influence innovation in signal processing and information theory, earning accolades like the National Medal of Science.