Jarkko Oikarinen Updated: 09/10/2024 by Computer Hope Name: Jarkko Oikarinen Born: August 16, 1967, in Kuusamo, Finland Computer-related contributions Computer programmer who developed IRC in August 1988. Honors and awards The Millennium Technology Prize for creating IRC. (2005) The Dvorak Award. (1997) Website Jarkko Oikarinen personal website