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American electrical engineer and businessman

Jon Rubinstein is an American electrical engineer and businessman known for his significant contributions to the development of consumer electronics, particularly during his tenure at Apple Inc. and Palm, Inc..

Early life and education[edit]

Jon Rubinstein was born in 1956 in New York City. He attended the Horace Mann School and later pursued a degree in electrical engineering at Cornell University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science. Rubinstein continued his education at Columbia University, obtaining a Master of Science in electrical engineering.

Career[edit]

Apple Inc.[edit]

Rubinstein joined Apple Inc. in 1997, where he played a pivotal role in the development of the iMac and the iPod. As the Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering, he was instrumental in revamping Apple's product line, contributing to the company's resurgence in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Palm, Inc.[edit]

In 2007, Rubinstein joined Palm, Inc. as Executive Chairman, later becoming CEO. He led the development of the Palm Pre and the webOS operating system, aiming to revitalize the company's product offerings in the competitive smartphone market.

Later career[edit]

After leaving Palm, Rubinstein served on the board of directors for several technology companies, including Amazon.com and Qualcomm. He has continued to influence the tech industry through his advisory roles and investments.

Legacy[edit]

Jon Rubinstein is widely recognized for his engineering expertise and leadership in the tech industry. His work on the iPod and webOS has left a lasting impact on consumer electronics and mobile computing.

Related pages[edit]

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-'''Jon Rubinstein‏‎''' is an American computer scientist and electrical engineer who has made significant contributions to the technology industry. He is best known for his work at [[Apple Inc.|Apple]], where he was instrumental in the development of the [[iMac]] and [[iPod]]. He later served as CEO of [[Palm Inc.|Palm]], where he oversaw the creation of the [[webOS]] and [[Palm Pre]].
+{{short description|American electrical engineer and businessman}}
+{{Use American English|date=October 2023}}
+{{Use mdy dates|date=October 2023}}
-== Early life and education ==
+[[File:Jon Rubinstein (2011).jpg|thumb|right|Jon Rubinstein in 2011]]
-Rubinstein was born in 1956. He earned a degree in [[Electrical Engineering]] from [[Cornell University]] and later a master's degree in Computer Science from [[Colorado State University]].
-== Career ==
+'''Jon Rubinstein''' is an American electrical engineer and businessman known for his significant contributions to the development of consumer electronics, particularly during his tenure at [[Apple Inc.]] and [[Palm, Inc.]].
-=== Apple Inc. ===
-Rubinstein joined Apple in 1997, where he was appointed as the senior vice president of hardware engineering. He played a key role in the development of the iMac, which helped Apple recover from financial difficulties. He is often credited as the "father of the iPod" for his work in developing the first generation of the popular music player.
-=== Palm Inc. ===
+==Early life and education==
-In 2007, Rubinstein left Apple to join Palm as executive chairman. He later became CEO in 2009. Under his leadership, Palm developed the webOS operating system and the Palm Pre smartphone. Despite critical acclaim, the products did not achieve commercial success, and Palm was acquired by [[Hewlett-Packard|HP]] in 2010.
+Jon Rubinstein was born in 1956 in [[New York City]]. He attended the [[Horace Mann School]] and later pursued a degree in electrical engineering at [[Cornell University]], where he earned a Bachelor of Science. Rubinstein continued his education at [[Columbia University]], obtaining a Master of Science in electrical engineering.
-== Legacy ==
+==Career==
-Rubinstein's work at Apple and Palm has had a significant impact on the technology industry. His contributions to the development of the iMac and iPod helped to establish Apple as a leading player in the consumer electronics market. Despite the commercial failure of the Palm Pre and webOS, they have been recognized for their innovative design and have influenced subsequent smartphone technology.
-== See also ==
+===Apple Inc.===
-* [[History of Apple Inc.]]
+Rubinstein joined [[Apple Inc.]] in 1997, where he played a pivotal role in the development of the [[iMac]] and the [[iPod]]. As the Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering, he was instrumental in revamping Apple's product line, contributing to the company's resurgence in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
-* [[History of Palm Inc.]]
+===Palm, Inc.===
+In 2007, Rubinstein joined [[Palm, Inc.]] as Executive Chairman, later becoming CEO. He led the development of the [[Palm Pre]] and the [[webOS]] operating system, aiming to revitalize the company's product offerings in the competitive smartphone market.
+==Later career==
+After leaving Palm, Rubinstein served on the board of directors for several technology companies, including [[Amazon.com]] and [[Qualcomm]]. He has continued to influence the tech industry through his advisory roles and investments.
+==Legacy==
+Jon Rubinstein is widely recognized for his engineering expertise and leadership in the tech industry. His work on the iPod and webOS has left a lasting impact on consumer electronics and mobile computing.
+==Related pages==
+* [[Apple Inc.]]
+* [[iPod]]
+* [[Palm, Inc.]]
+* [[webOS]]
-[[Category:American computer scientists]]
 [[Category:American electrical engineers]]
-[[Category:Apple Inc. executives]]
+[[Category:American business executives]]
-[[Category:Palm Inc. executives]]
+[[Category:Apple Inc. employees]]
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+[[Category:1956 births]]
-{{tech-bio-stub}}
+[[Category:Living people]]