John Guttag is a prominent computer scientist and educator known for his work in the fields of computer science and artificial intelligence. He is a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he has contributed significantly to the development of computer science education and research. In addition to his teaching, Guttag has authored several influential books and papers, including the widely used textbook "Introduction to Computation and Programming Using Python." His work has helped shape the curriculum for computer science courses, making complex topics more accessible to students and aspiring programmers.