Career Timeline of Jonathan Mayer: Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: June 10, 2025

How Jonathan Mayer built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Jonathan Mayer is an American computer scientist and lawyer. He is currently an Associate Professor of Computer Science and Public Affairs at Princeton University, where he is affiliated with the Center for Information Technology Policy. He previously studied computer science at Stanford University. During his studies, he was a fellow at the Center for Internet and Society and the Center for International Security and Cooperation. He also consulted at the California Department of Justice.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2007: Competed in DARPA Grand Challenge and Intelligent Ground Vehicle Competition

In 2007, Jonathan Mayer was a member of the team competing in the DARPA Grand Challenge and Intelligent Ground Vehicle Competition.

2009: Began graduate work at Stanford University

In 2009, Jonathan Mayer began his graduate work at Stanford University, pursuing a PhD in computer science and a JD at Stanford Law School.

2009: Graduated from Princeton University

In 2009, Jonathan Mayer received his AB from Princeton University through the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs.

2010: Argued for Do Not Track in HTTP headers

In 2010, Jonathan Mayer and Arvind Narayanan argued for Do Not Track in HTTP headers, built prototypes, and co-authored an Internet Engineering Task Force Internet Draft of Do Not Track with Mozilla.

2011: Posted on illegal web tracking businesses

Between 2011 and 2012, Jonathan Mayer posted on illegal web tracking businesses, contributing to the understanding and exposure of these practices.

February 22, 2012: Settlement with mobile platforms on privacy protection act

On February 22, 2012, an initiative where Jonathan Mayer was a consultant for implementing the California Online Privacy Protection Act on mobile applications produced a large settlement with all mobile platforms.

December 2012: Proposed Mozilla Firefox use the same cookie blocking mechanism as Apple Safari

In December 2012, Jonathan Mayer proposed that Mozilla Firefox use the same cookie blocking mechanism as Apple Safari, writing the code patch as a community contributor, leading to controversy and eventual change by Mozilla.

2012: Posted on illegal web tracking businesses

Between 2011 and 2012, Jonathan Mayer posted on illegal web tracking businesses, contributing to the understanding and exposure of these practices.

July 30, 2013: Resigned from W3C working group

On July 30, 2013, Jonathan Mayer resigned from his job with the W3C working group, citing advertising members impeding progress and W3C leadership issues.