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Paul Andrew Flaherty (1964 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin – March 16, 2006 in Belmont, California) was an American computer scientist. He was a renowned specialist for internet protocols and the inventor of the AltaVista search engine. Flaherty received his Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering and Mathematics from Marquette University, and his Master's Degree and PhD from Stanford University. He joined Digital Equipment Corporation in 1994 and, as the Associated Press wrote: He held an amateur radio Extra class license with the call sign N9FZX. Was President, W6YX, Stanford Amateur Radio... MORE

Paul Andrew Flaherty (1964 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin – March 16, 2006 in Belmont, California) was an American computer scientist. He was a renowned specialist for internet protocols and the inventor of the AltaVista search engine. Flaherty received his Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering and Mathematics from Marquette University, and his Master's Degree and PhD from Stanford University. He joined Digital Equipment Corporation in 1994 and, as the Associated Press wrote: He held an amateur radio Extra class license with the call sign N9FZX. Was President, W6YX, Stanford Amateur Radio Club, 1986-1990. At age 42, Flaherty died of a heart attack in Belmont, California. LESS