# Blaine Cook > Canadian engineer **Wikidata**: [Q4923935](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4923935) **Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blaine_Cook_(programmer)) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/blaine-cook-q4923935 ## Summary Blaine Cook is a Canadian engineer and computer scientist, born on December 19, 1980, who is recognized professionally as a programmer. He maintains an active presence in the technical community, evidenced by his author profiles in academic databases and his involvement with the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). His professional footprint includes a documented history on platforms like Mastodon and multilingual recognition on Wikipedia. ## Biography - **Born:** December 19, 1980 - **Nationality:** Canada - **Education:** [Not provided in source material] - **Known for:** Engineering and computer science - **Employer(s):** [Not provided in source material] - **Field(s):** Engineering, Computer Science ## Contributions The source material identifies Blaine Cook's contributions through specific professional and academic identifiers rather than a list of specific publications or products. He is cataloged in the DBLP computer science bibliography with author ID 140/2033, indicating a record of research or technical writing in the field. Additionally, he is listed in the Prabook database (ID 2471106). His profile is included in the IETF datatracker, suggesting involvement or interest in internet standards development. He is also described as a programmer in his Wikipedia title, "Blaine Cook (programmer)." ## FAQs **What is Blaine Cook's occupation?** Blaine Cook is identified as an engineer and a computer scientist. He is also specifically described as a programmer. **When was Blaine Cook born?** Blaine Cook was born on December 19, 1980. **Is Blaine Cook active on social media?** Yes, Blaine Cook has a presence on Mastodon with the handle blaine@mastodon.social. His activity on this profile was noted starting from April 3, 2017. **Where can Blaine Cook's academic work be found?** His work is indexed in the DBLP computer science bibliography under author ID 140/2033 and in the Prabook database under ID 2471106. **What is Blaine Cook's connection to the IETF?** Blaine Cook has a profile description on the IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force) datatracker at the URL https://datatracker.ietf.org/person/romeda@gmail.com. ## Why They Matter Blaine Cook represents the professional archetype of a computer scientist and engineer, a field the source material describes as fundamental to the advancement of the digital world. By holding the specific classification of a computer scientist, he is associated with a profession focused on the theoretical foundations of information and computation, rather than just the application of existing tools. His documentation across multiple systems—including the IETF datatracker, academic bibliographies, and a Wikipedia presence in four languages (Arabic, Bengali, English, and Malagasy)—signals recognized standing within the global technical and scientific community. ## Notable For - **Professional Classifications:** Identified as both an engineer and a computer scientist. - **Academic Indexing:** Listed in the DBLP bibliography with author ID 140/2033 and Prabook with ID 2471106. - **IETF Profile:** Documented in the Internet Engineering Task Force datatracker (romeda@gmail.com). - **Social Media Presence:** Established on Mastodon (blaine@mastodon.social) as of April 3, 2017. - **Wikipedia Recognition:** Has a dedicated Wikipedia page titled "Blaine Cook (programmer)" with versions in Arabic, Bengali, English, and Malagasy. - **Aliases:** Also known as B. Cook and B・クック. ## Body ### Personal Background and Identity Blaine Cook is a male human born on December 19, 1980. He holds Canadian citizenship. His name is recorded in various databases with the aliases "B. Cook" and "B・クック." An image of him is available on Wikimedia Commons, captured on November 10, 2019. ### Professional Classification Cook is formally classified under the occupations of engineer and computer scientist. According to the detailed knowledge provided regarding the profession of a computer scientist, this role involves studying or practicing computer science with a focus on the theoretical foundations of information and computation. This profession is distinct from that of a computational scientist. Computer scientists like Cook are classified under the ISCO-08 code 2511 and the Dewey Decimal Classification 004.092. The field is known for its interdisciplinary nature, and while the source lists other notable computer scientists such as Tim Berners-Lee and Larry Sanger, Cook is specifically identified within this professional cohort. ### Digital and Academic Footprint Cook's activities and professional history are documented through several unique identifiers and database entries. He possesses a Freebase ID (/m/04f7kxv) and a Prabook ID (2471106). In the academic realm, he is recognized in the DBLP database with the author ID 140/2033, which serves as a bibliographic record for computer science researchers. ### International and Online Presence Blaine Cook maintains an online presence that bridges professional networking and social media. His profile is described at the URL https://datatracker.ietf.org/person/romeda@gmail.com, indicating a connection to the Internet Engineering Task Force, an organization focused on internet standards. He is also active on the decentralized social network Mastodon, where his handle is blaine@mastodon.social; this activity has been recorded since April 3, 2017. His notability is further evidenced by his inclusion in Wikipedia, where his entry is titled "Blaine Cook (programmer)" and is translated into multiple languages, including Arabic (ar), Bengali (bn), English (en), and Malagasy (mg). A corresponding category exists in Wikimedia Commons.