Ronald V. Schmidt (1944-2022) was an influential American computer network engineer known for his contributions to Ethernet technology and optical fiber networks. He obtained his degrees in electrical engineering and computer science from UC Berkeley and worked at prestigious institutions like Bell Labs and Xerox PARC. He co-founded SynOptics Communications and served as CTO of Bay Networks after its merger. Schmidt also held a vice president position at Bell Labs and was involved in various technology projects throughout his career, leaving a lasting impact on computer networking.
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Meaning of the name - Ronald
ruler of counsel, wise ruler
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Ronald V. Schmidt belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: San Francisco, California
Place of Death: Portola Valley
Educated At: University of California, Berkeley
Occupation: scientist
Employers: University of California, Berkeley | University College, London | Bell Laboratories | Xerox PARC | SynOptics Communications | Bay Networks | Bell Labs | Silicon Image | Flintridge & Portola Valley Railroad
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Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for March 31, 1944
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on March 31, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for March 31, 2026 |
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| Sun | 10 Aries 51 | 10 Aries 59 | 0 Cancer 10 |
| Moon | 13 Cancer 0 | 24 Virgo 37 | 11 Cancer 54 |
| Mercury | 24 Aries 37 | 13 Pisces 27 | 18 Gemini 34 |
| Venus | 17 Pisces 57 | 1 Taurus 17 | 28 Gemini 40 |
| Mars | 1 Cancer 40 | 22 Pisces 53 | 17 Leo 41 |
| Jupiter | 17 Leo 4 | 15 Cancer 46 | 23 Leo 24 |
| Saturn | 21 Gemini 28 | 5 Aries 25 | 0 Cancer 30 |
| Uranus | 5 Gemini 49 | 28 Taurus 45 | 10 Gemini 13 |
| Neptune | 2 Libra 40 | 2 Aries 11 | 1 Libra 30 |
| Pluto | 6 Leo 28 | 5 Aquarius 12 | 7 Leo 14 |
| Rahu | 3 Leo 23 | 7 Pisces 25 | 29 Cancer 2 |
| Ketu | 3 Aquarius 23 | 7 Virgo 25 | 29 Capricorn 2 |
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