Lisa Gelobter

Lisa Gelobter is an American computer scientist and technology executive. She was born in 1971. She helped develop the technology behind Shockwave, which was an early way to watch animations on the internet. She has worked to make technology more accessible to everyone.

Tech Career

Gelobter studied computer science at Brown University. She worked on some of the earliest internet animation and video technology. She helped develop Shockwave and worked at companies like Hulu and BET Networks. Her work helped make watching videos online possible.

Leadership and Impact

Gelobter served as the Chief Digital Service Officer at the U.S. Department of Education under President Obama. She founded a company called tEQuitable that helps make workplaces more fair. She works to increase diversity in the technology industry. She believes that technology should work for everyone.

Fun Facts

• Lisa Gelobter helped develop the technology that allows animations to play in web browsers.
• She worked on early streaming video technology at Hulu.
• She served in the Obama administration working on digital technology for education.

Did You Know?

Lisa Gelobter's early work on internet animation helped create the GIF and online video experience that billions of people enjoy today.