# Eric Engstrom

> Eric Engstrom was an American software engineer. While working at Microsoft, Engstrom alongside Alex St. John and Craig Eisler was responsible for the development of DirectX, an application programming interface for Microsoft Windows that paved the way for Windows to be a viable gaming platform as well as leading into the development of the Xbox line of video game consoles.

*American software engineer*

**Canonical URL:** https://fame.am/person/eric-engstrom

## Identity
- **Profile type:** Developer ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q5482740))
- **Category:** Developers
- **Country:** United States
- **Born:** 1965-01-25
- **Died:** 2020-12-01
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

Eric Engstrom was an American software engineer. While working at Microsoft, Engstrom alongside Alex St. John and Craig Eisler was responsible for the development of DirectX, an application programming interface for Microsoft Windows that paved the way for Windows to be a viable gaming platform as well as leading into the development of the Xbox line of video game consoles.

## Fame
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- **Historical depth:** 4.8 / 100
- **Attention shift:** 72.2 / 100
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- **Profile completeness:** 60.0 / 100

## Platforms
- **LINKEDIN**: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gericengstrom/ (@gericengstrom)

## Sources
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