Craig Federighi

Craig Federighi is an American software engineer and the Senior Vice President of Software Engineering at Apple Inc. Born on May 27, 1969, in San Leandro, California, Federighi holds a Master of Science in Computer Science and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley . He began his career at NeXT, where he led the development of the Enterprise Objects Framework. After Apple acquired NeXT in 1996, Federighi joined Apple but left in 1999 to work at Ariba. He returned to Apple in 2009 to lead macOS engineering and was promoted to his current role in 2012, overseeing the development of iOS, macOS, and Siri .

Federighi is known for his engaging presentations at Apple's events, often delivering keynote addresses at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). His dynamic speaking style and sense of humor have made him a recognizable figure in the tech industry. Under his leadership, Apple has introduced significant software updates, including the rebranding of OS X to macOS and the introduction of Swift, Apple's open-source programming language. He has also been a vocal advocate for user privacy, emphasizing Apple's commitment to protecting user data and resisting government requests for backdoors into its devices .

One of Federighi's notable quotes is, “I became an engineer because I believe in the power of technology to enrich our lives” . He has also stated, “Great software has seemingly limitless potential to solve human problems—and it can spread around the world in the blink of an eye” . These reflections underscore his dedication to using technology as a means to improve the human experience.