Steve Crocker is an American professional best known for playing Author in Host Software.
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Best Known For:Host Software
Breakthrough:Authored the first Request for Comments (RFC) document in 1969 while at UCLA
10 Quick Facts About Steve Crocker
- Full Name: Steve Crocker
- Nationality: American
- Known For: Host Software
- Current Role: CEO
- Current Employer: Shinkuro
- Date of Birth: October 15, 1944
- Age: 81 years old
- Place of Birth: Pasadena, California
- Popular As: Stephen D. Crocker
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M
Steve Crocker Age
Steve Crocker is about 82 years old as of 2026. Steve Crocker was born in 1944.
Education
He attended University of California, Los Angeles, where he earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science.
- University of California, Los Angeles
- Qualification: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Field of Study: Computer Science
- Period: 1977
Career & Work
Steve Crocker's career includes business leadership roles with Shinkuro, Inc. and ICANN.
Organization: Shinkuro, Inc.
Role: CEO and Co-founder
Period: 2001–Present
Details: Co-founded the startup focused on dynamic information sharing.
Organization: ICANN
Role: Chair of the Board
Period: 2011–2017
Details: Served as Chairman of the Board of Directors.
Rise to Fame
Steve Crocker rose to prominence for his role on Host Software.
Notable Works
- Work: Host Software (Author, 1969) — RFC 1, the first Request for Comments document
Awards & Achievements
- IEEE Internet Award — IEEE — Laying the foundation for the Internet protocol.
Lesser Known Facts
- He helped develop the protocols for the ARPANET, which laid the foundation for the modern Internet.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Steve Crocker
- Popular As: Stephen D. Crocker
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: October 15, 1944
- Age: 81
- Birthday: October 15
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Place of Birth: Pasadena, California
Measurements
- Hair Color: Gray
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Business
Related Biographies
- Vint Cerf (Collaborator • Internet Pioneer Colleague)
Online Presence
- Website:https://www.shinkuro.com
