Jack Dongarra is an American computer scientist known for his groundbreaking work in numerical algorithms and high-performance computing. He created vital software libraries like LINPACK and LAPACK, utilized widely to tackle linear algebra problems on advanced computing systems. Dongarra is also a co-founder of the TOP500 list, highlighting the world’s most powerful supercomputers. His contributions have significantly influenced computational science, driving progress across various research areas.
In 2021, Jack was awarded the Turing Award for his groundbreaking contributions to numerical algorithms and libraries, allowing high-performance computational software to align with rapid hardware advancements over the past 40 years.
He joins Sean Falconer on a podcast to discuss his life and career. You can access the podcast transcript [here](http://softwareengineeringdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/SED1803-Jack-Dongarra.txt).
Sean Falconer, an academic, startup founder, and former Googler, has published works on AI and quantum computing. Currently, he is an AI Entrepreneur in Residence at Confluent, focusing on AI strategy. Connect with Sean on LinkedIn.