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Eric Schmidt - Biography

Schmidt is a name associated with innovation, technological revolutions and leadership in the high-tech world. In his rich career, he held key positions in the largest technology companies and made a significant contribution to the development of the Internet industry and computer science. In this biography, we look at the life and career of a Schmidt, his influence on the world of technology and innovation, as well as his contribution to various fields of business and science.

Eric was born on April 27, 1955 in Washington, D.C., United States. His family was intellectual and educated, which contributed to the development of his desire for knowledge. studied at the University of California, Berkeley, where he received a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.

He then continued his education and received his master's and Ph.D. degrees in information technology and computer science from Princeton University.

After completing his studies, Eric began his career in the technology industry. In the early 1980s, he joined Solar Microsystems, where he held various technical and leadership positions. His engineering skills and contributions to software development made him one of the company's key employees.

Later, in 1997, Schmidt became CEO of Novell, a company specializing in software for corporate networks. He actively worked on the development of the company and strengthening its position in the market.

In 2001, Eric joined Google, one of the world's most innovative and influential tech companies. He first took the position of chairman of the board of directors, and then, in 2001, became the chief executive of the company. Under his leadership, Google has become a leader in Internet search and online advertising development.