David Cutler is an American business executive best known for playing Lead Architect in Windows Nt.
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Best Known For:Windows NT
Breakthrough:Joined Microsoft to lead the development of the Windows NT operating system in 1988
10 Quick Facts About David Cutler
- Full Name: David Cutler
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Businessperson
- Known For: Windows NT
- Current Role: Software engineer
- Current Employer: Microsoft
- Date of Birth: March 13, 1942
- Age: 84 years old
- Place of Birth: Lansing, Michigan
- Marital Status: Married
David Cutler Age
David Cutler is about 84 years old as of 2026. David Cutler was born in 1942.
Education
He attended Olivet College, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics.
- Olivet College
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Mathematics
- Period: 1961–1965
Career & Work
David Cutler's career includes professional roles with Microsoft and Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC).
Organization: Microsoft
Role: Senior Technical Fellow
Period: 1988–Present
Details: Redmond, WA · Lead architect of Windows NT
Organization: Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC)
Role: Software Engineer
Period: 1971–1988
Details: Developed VMS operating system
Rise to Fame
David Cutler rose to prominence for his role on Windows NT.
Notable Works
Notable works include Windows NT and VMS.
- Work: Windows NT (Lead Architect, 1993)
- Work: VMS (Project Leader, 1977)
Awards & Achievements
- National Medal of Technology — U.S. Government — Computer Science
David Cutler Family & Relationships
David Cutler is married to Deborah Cutler.
Lesser Known Facts
- He is a former race car driver and participated in the Atlantic Championship and 24 Hours of Daytona.
Personal Information
- Full Name: David Cutler
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Businessperson
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: March 13, 1942
- Age: 84
- Birthday: March 13
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Place of Birth: Lansing, Michigan
Measurements
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Deborah Cutler
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $69,000–$385,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $170,000–$7,353,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Professional employment and other applicable income
