Tommy Flowers was a British engineer and computer scientist, best known for his work during World War II. He played a crucial role in developing the Colossus, the world's first programmable digital computer, which was used to help break the German Lorenz cipher. His contributions significantly advanced the field of computing and cryptography. Born on December 22, 1905, in London, Flowers studied at University College London. Despite facing challenges in gaining recognition for his work, he continued to innovate in computing technology throughout his career, influencing future generations of engineers and computer scientists. He passed away on October 28, 1998.