Thorne Melcher

Overview

Talented technologist with fifteen years of professional experience in the software industry with a particular focus on web & mobile apps — and, more recently, blockchains & AI. Began coding at eight, when my grandfather, a doctor who built some of the first EHR systems, mentored me, sparking a lifelong love of software engineering.

Work Experience

CTO @ smol farm

Jan 2022 - Present

Co-founded an indie tech & creative studio that has created dozens of projects both of our own and with partners like Iron Chef Cat Cora.

Senior Protocol Engineer @ Sona/Sonu

Oct 2022 - Mar 2023

Built out all the smart contracts for a web3 startup co-founded by Tokimonsta trying to make a better streaming service. The company renamed itself and then shut down after running out of funding.

Senior Software Engineer @ Travelers Insurance

Apr 2020 - Feb 2021

Worked on Travelers customer-facing websites and was slated to become the technical lead for them, though the culture was a bad fit for my needs.

CTO @ CrowdMed

Feb 2017 - Feb 2020

Helping people whose doctors have struggled to diagnose them get answers at this startup backed by Y Combinator and the Emerson Collective. Partnered with TNT to make the "Chasing the Cure" series with Ann Curry.

Education

No Degree, Emory University

Aug 2006 - May 2009

Completed a philosophy major and creative writing minor but dropped out to work in tech.

Skills