GitHub Inc is a professional company focusing on code hosting services, software development, and collaboration tools. Since its founding in 2008, the firm has allowed developers and organizations to build software for open-source and private projects, providing an online platform for users to store and share code repositories with friends, co-workers, classmates, and even strangers. With its headquarters in San Francisco, California, GitHub was founded by Chris Wanstrath, PJ Hyett, and Tom Preston-Werner.
Under the leadership of CEO Thomas Dohmke, GitHub has grown into a key player in the industry employing 2,500 individuals and generating annual revenue of $250 million. In addition to its partnership with International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), the company takes pride in hiring graduates from prestigious institutions like the University of Connecticut. As an established firm based in San Francisco, GitHub continues to be recognized as one of the best places to work within the city's booming tech landscape.
