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Craig Newmark

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About

Craig Alexander Newmark (born December 6, 1952) is an American internet entrepreneur and philanthropist best known as the founder of the classifieds website Craigslist. Before founding Craigslist, he worked as a computer programmer for IBM, Bank of America, and Charles Schwab. Newmark was chief executive officer of Craigslist from its founding until 2000. He founded Craig Newmark Philanthropies in 2015. | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Born | Craig Alexander Newmark, (1952-12-06) December 6, 1952 (age 73), Morristown, New Jersey, U.S. | | Occupation | Philanthropist | | Organization | Craig Newmark Philanthropies | | Known for | Founder of Craigslist | | Spouse | Eileen Whelpley, ​(m. 2012)​ |

Experience

founder & CSRCraig Newmark Philanthropies
Mar 2018
FounderCraig Newmark Philanthropies
Jan 2015 to Feb 2021
customer service rep and foundercraigslist
Mar 1995 to Dec 2018
CEOcraigslist
Apr 1999 to Jan 2000
foundercraigconnects Basic company page — company details not listed yet
Mar 2011 to Mar 2016
Nerd-in-ResidenceU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Jan 2013 to Jan 2014
Software engineerISL Consulting
Nov 1996 to Apr 1997
Software engineerJustInTime Solutions Basic company page — company details not listed yet
Nov 1996 to Feb 1997
Software engineerBank of America
Sep 1995 to Jun 1996
Software engineerEncanto Networks Basic company page — company details not listed yet
May 1997 to Jan 1998
programmerEncanto Networks Basic company page — company details not listed yet
Jan 1996 to Jan 1996
Software engineerCharles Schwab and Co Basic company page — company details not listed yet
Jan 1993 to Jan 1995
Systems ArchitectCharles Schwab & Company Inc. Basic company page — company details not listed yet
Jan 1993 to Jan 1995
Advisory Open Systems SpecialistIBM Industrial Technology Center Basic company page — company details not listed yet
Jan 1992 to Jan 1993
Systems EngineerIBM
Jan 1976 to Jan 1993
Advisory Systems EngineerEDS/GM Enterprise Office Basic company page — company details not listed yet
Jan 1982 to Jan 1992
Senior Associate ProgrammerIBM Development Lab Basic company page — company details not listed yet
Jan 1976 to Jan 1982

Education

Case Western Reserve University
M. S, Computer Science
1971 to 1977
Case Western Reserve University
B. S, Undergraduate Scholars
1971 to 1977