Priit Kasesalu
Computer Programmer, Co-Creator of Skype
Born
April 10th, 1972
53 years ago
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Estonia
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Estonian computer programmer contributed to the development of Skype, a telecommunications application that allows users to make voice and video calls over the internet. The platform gained immense popularity and was later acquired by Microsoft in 2011. Kasesalu's expertise in software engineering and programming played a crucial role in the early success and functionality of Skype, making it one of the leading communication tools worldwide. In addition to his work on Skype, engaged in various software development projects and continues to influence the tech industry.
Co-created Skype
Contributed to software engineering projects
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