Description
Inventor of a computerized telephone switching method that "revolutionized modern communication," Hoover was an American mathematician whose work transformed how phone systems handle high-demand periods. Her invention prevented system overloads by monitoring call center traffic and prioritizing tasks on phone switching systems, enabling more robust service during peak calling times.
Hoover worked at Bell Laboratories for over 32 years, where she was described as a pioneer for women in the field of computer technology.
