George Westinghouse, the American inventor and industrialist, revolutionized industry and transportation with his innovations. Born in 1846 in Central Bridge, New York, Westinghouse’s invention of the air brake transformed railroad safety and efficiency. A staunch advocate for alternating current (AC), his collaboration with Nikola Tesla and promotion of AC power played a key role in the electrification of modern society. This biography explores his life as an entrepreneur, inventor, and leader who shaped the industrial landscape. Westinghouse’s legacy as a pioneer of electrical engineering and a visionary businessman continues to inspire progress.