Evan Wallace

Evan Wallace studied computer science at Brown University, where he was known as an exceptional programmer and earned the nickname 'CJ' (Computer Jesus) for his coding skills.\n\nHe co-founded Figma with Dylan Field in October 2012, serving as the company's Chief Technology Officer. Wallace was responsible for Figma's rendering engine, multiplayer collaboration service, vector and text editors, and plugin system.\n\nUnder his technical leadership, Figma built the infrastructure that allowed real-time design collaboration in the browser—a feat many considered impossible at the time. The technology became the foundation of Figma's competitive advantage.\n\nWallace left Figma in 2021 to pursue open-source projects and other technical interests. His contributions to Figma's core technology remain integral to the platform's success.