Clifford Berry was an American engineer and inventor, best known for his work in the field of computing. He was born on February 19, 1918, and played a significant role in the development of early electronic computers. Berry collaborated with John Atanasoff on the Atanasoff-Berry Computer, which was one of the first electronic computers to use binary digits for calculations. Berry's contributions to computer science were pivotal in shaping the future of technology. He focused on creating efficient computing methods and was instrumental in advancing the understanding of electronic circuits. His work laid the groundwork for later developments in the field of computing.