This “Marvel” is one-half of the dynamic duo that revolutionized search engines. Learn more about him here!
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| For this article, we’ll talk about one-half of the dynamic tech duo that revolutionized how information is accessed and catalogued on the Internet! Continue reading below to learn about the inspiring story of this computer scientist. This “Marvel” is one-half of the dynamic duo that revolutionized search engines. Learn more about him here! In the early days of the Internet, search engines operated in much more different ways than they do today. They ranked results by counting how frequent search terms appeared on the page. This wasn’t wrong, but there was certainly a better way of going about it. … and that’s exactly what a pair of computer scientists set out to prove in 1996 with PageRank, a research project they developed when they were pursuing their doctorate degrees in Stanford University. PageRank would eventually evolve into what we know today as Google, the world’s most dominant and widely used search engine. To understand Google’s dominance, we need to take a look at one of the key figures behind it: Sergey Brin!
Brin was born in August 1973 in Moscow to parents of Russian and Jewish descent. In 1979, they migrated to the U.S. with his father serving as a mathematics professor at the University of Maryland and his mother being a researcher at NASA ’s Goddard Space Flight Center. Due to his parents’ occupations, Brin acquired a similar affinity for science and technology. In 1993, he earned his degree in mathematics and computer science from the University of Maryland. After earning his bachelor’s degree, he went on to receive his master’s degree in computer science at Stanford University in 1995. He also pursued his doctorate in computer science from the same university, but he has yet to earn the degree. Brin’s life would change during his stint at Stanford University, as this is where he met Larry Page, with whom he collaborated with in developing the Google search engine. As mentioned above, during their stint at Stanford University, Brin and Page worked on PageRank, an algorithm that determined a website’s relevance based on the number of pages and their importance that linked back to the original site. This new search engine was originally named “BackRub” because it checked backlinks to determine the importance of a website. Said another way, the search engine ranked web pages based on relevance and authority rather than keyword matching. This was revolutionary because it addressed a problem of the early Internet: How to find reliable and relevant information in a crowded digital landscape. Eventually, the pair would rename the search engine they developed to Google.
Fast forward to 2004, Google had solidified itself in the tech sector through its search engine business and had become a public company through an initial public offering (IPO). Once Google had become large enough through strategic acquisitions like YouTube and releasing services and products like the email service Gmail, ad services provider Google Ads, and the Internet browser Chrome, Brin and Page announced the restructuring of the company under the umbrella of a new parent company called Alphabet in 2015. Brin and Page served as Alphabet’s president and chief executive officer respectively, until stepping down in 2019. Simply said, Brin has achieved immense success in his life not only as a computer scientist but also as a business leader. What are the keys to his success?
Given these traits and his history, it’s no surprise that Brin is a “Marvel” in the worlds of tech and business! His relentless drive to keep going and penchant for staying up-to-date on the latest trends and innovations have enabled him to attain the success he enjoys today! So, if you want to get ahead in your career, Brin’s story is worth looking into! Hope you’ve found this week’s topic interesting and helpful. EXCITING NEWS AHEAD The world of work has shifted, and there’s no going back. The barriers to entry have never been lower for talented professionals to work independently, and today’s massive external workforce is hardly a pandemic-produced fad. Business owners can only survive in the new work landscape by partnering with this deep talent pool. With decades of experience in both small-business entrepreneurship and executive management at PwC, I truly believe that the future of work is independent. With that, I’m happy to share with you that my book, co-authored with Walter Scott Lamb, is now available on Amazon! Free Birds Revolution: The Future of Work & The Independent Mind This new bestseller is an essential read for both independent professionals and corporate executives. Here, we provide educational and practical guides to unpack the ever-growing workforce and offer you crucial ways to become a client of choice. Click on the link above to order your copy. Let this bestselling book help you future-proof your career and organization in the new world of work. Stay tuned for next Monday’s Marketing Marvels! Imagine walking into a room where everyone seems to be playing it safe—blending in, following trends, and sticking to what’s familiar. Learn more about Chappell Roan in next week’s article! |
Miles Everson
CEO of MBO Partners and former Global Advisory and Consulting CEO at PwC, Everson has worked with many of the world's largest and most prominent organizations, specializing in executive management. He helps companies balance growth, reduce risk, maximize return, and excel in strategic business priorities.
He is a sought-after public speaker and contributor and has been a case study for success from Harvard Business School.
Everson is a Certified Public Accountant, a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants. He graduated from St. Cloud State University with a B.S. in Accounting.
