Alan Eustace
- Born:
- 1957, Orlando, Florida, USA
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Computer Scientist, Engineer, Executive, Skydiver
Early Life and Education
- Earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Central Florida.
- Received a master's degree and a Ph.D. in computer science from the University of Central Florida.
Career and Major Achievements
- Worked at Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) and then at Compaq.
- Joined Google in 2002.
- Served as Senior Vice President of Knowledge at Google.
- Retired from Google in 2015.
- On October 24, 2014, Alan Eustace, working with the Paragon Space Development Corporation and under the operational execution of the Alan Eustace Skydive Arizona team, broke the world record for highest parachute jump.
- His skydive reached an altitude of 135,890 feet (41,425 meters) above the Earth. This jump surpassed Felix Baumgartner's previous record.
Notable Works
- The stratospheric jump, documented and studied for scientific insights.
- Extensive contributions to Google's search and knowledge infrastructure.
Legacy and Impact
Alan Eustace is recognized for his significant contributions to computer science and engineering, particularly his work at Google, and for breaking the world record for the highest parachute jump. His stratospheric jump, organized and executed in partnership with Skydive Arizona, provided valuable data and pushed the boundaries of human achievement in extreme environments. He left behind a legacy in both technological innovation and adventure sports.