Ray Tomlinson

Ray Tomlinson was a computer engineer who, in 1971, created the first email system that allowed messages to be sent between different computers. He developed the technology to send electronic messages using the now-standard "@" symbol to separate the user’s name from the computer’s address. This innovation laid the foundation for modern email communication, enabling people to send and receive messages across networks worldwide. Tomlinson’s work was fundamental in shaping digital communication and has had a lasting impact on how we connect online today.