Age, Biography and Wiki
Mark Dean (Mark E. Dean) was born on 2 March, 1957 in Jefferson City, Tennessee, United States, is an American inventor and computer engineer. Discover Mark Dean's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 67 years old?
| Popular As |
Mark E. Dean |
| Occupation |
Computer engineer |
| Age |
67 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
2 March, 1957 |
| Birthday |
2 March |
| Birthplace |
Jefferson City, Tennessee, United States |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous Computer with the age 67 years old group.
Mark Dean Height, Weight & Measurements
At 67 years old, Mark Dean height not available right now. We will update Mark Dean's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Mark Dean's Wife?
His wife is Denise Dean
| Family |
| Parents |
James Dean, Barbara Dean |
| Wife |
Denise Dean |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Mark Dean II |
Mark Dean Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Mark Dean worth at the age of 67 years old? Mark Dean’s income source is mostly from being a successful Computer. He is from United States. We have estimated Mark Dean's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Computer |
Mark Dean Social Network
Timeline
Mark E. Dean (born March 2, 1957) is an American inventor and computer engineer.
He developed the ISA bus, and he led a design team for making a one-gigahertz computer processor chip.
While in high school, during the 1970s, Mark built his own personal computer.
Dean is the first African-American to become an IBM Fellow, which is the highest level of technical excellence at the company.
Mark graduated with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering during 1979.
Soon after, Mark got a job at IBM as an engineer.
His first task at the company was to create a word processor adapter for IBM's Datamaster terminal.
During this time, he also created the ISA bus that allowed additional components to be connected to a PC.
He holds three of nine PC patents for being the co-creator of the IBM personal computer released in 1981.
His work got him promoted in 1982 to chief engineer of PC design, where he worked with a team to develop the IBM PC.
In the same year, Mark earned his master's degree in electrical engineering.
In 1995, Dean was named the first ever African-American IBM Fellow.
In 1997, he was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame.
In 1997, Dean was awarded the Black Engineer of the Year Presidents Award.
17 years later, in 1999, Dean and his team developed a gigahertz microchip, the first in the world.
Dean was an IBM Vice President overseeing the company's Almaden Research Center in San Jose, California.
At one point, Mark was CTO for IBM Middle East and Africa.
In 2000, Mark discussed a hand held device that would be able to display media content, like a digital newspaper.
Dean was elected as a member into the National Academy of Engineering in 2001 for innovative and pioneering contributions to personal computer development.
He was elected to the National Academy of Engineering in 2001.
In August 2011, Dean stated that he uses a tablet computer instead of a PC in his blog.
Dean was born in Jefferson City, Tennessee.
Dean displayed an affinity for technology and invention at a young age.
His father, James, worked bob electrical equipment for turbines and spillways.
James would often bring Mark with him on work trips, introducing him to engineering.
When Mark was young, he and his dad constructed a tractor from scratch.
In middle school, Mark had made up his mind on becoming a computer engineer.
Dean attended Jefferson City High School in Tennessee, where he excelled in both academics and athletics.
He retired from the company in 2013 and became a professor at University of Tennessee.
Mark Dean is the John Fisher Distinguished Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Tennessee.
Dean now holds more than 20 patents, and his work led to development of the color PC monitor.
From August 2018 to July 2019, Dean was the interim dean of the UT's Tickle College of Engineering.
As of April 26, 2019, April 25 is now officially Mark Dean Day in Knox County, Tennessee.
