born 1970
John Carmack is an American computer programmer and video game developer, best known for his work in the first-person shooter genre with titles such as 'Doom' and 'Quake.' He co-founded id Software and played a pivotal role in advancing 3D graphics technology in gaming. In addition to his contributions to gaming, Carmack has been involved in aerospace and virtual reality, serving as the CTO of Oculus VR.