John Resig

John Resig is a renowned expert in JavaScript and the creator of the popular jQuery library. He has a wide range of experience in web development and is known for his contributions to the field.

Currently serving as the Chief Software Architect at Khan Academy, John works tirelessly to provide free education to all individuals, with a focus on various aspects of product development including math exercises, mobile optimization, accessibility, internationalization, build systems, and performance enhancements. His notable project includes the development of the Computer Programming learning environment.

Apart from his professional roles, John's interests extend to digital humanities, where he combines his passion for art history with programming skills. He has developed image databases such as Ukiyo-e.org and PHAROS Images that leverage Computer Vision techniques to assist researchers. Additionally, he actively participates as a board member of the Japanese Art Society of America and serves as a Visiting Researcher at Ritsumeikan University.

John Resig holds a BS degree in Computer Science, with a focus on Data Mining, Economics, and Web Development from the Rochester Institute of Technology. He has a rich history of working with reputable organizations such as Khan Academy, Mozilla Corporation, One Laptop Per Child, and more.

Currently residing in the Hudson Valley of New York with his partner Nell Shaw Cohen, who is a composer, librettist, and multimedia artist, John continues to make significant contributions to the tech and education sectors.