Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Software Engineer at Thunkable

Thunkable is a no-code platform that lets users build native mobile apps for every major operating system without having to write a single line of code. Our drag-and-drop interface makes it simple for creators to quickly bring their ideas to life, regardless of technical experience. With extensible integrations, open APIs, and advanced editing capabilities, users can create a powerful app in days, not months, and publish it directly to app marketplaces. Thunkable is changing the way people build apps by making native development accessible to everyone.

Thunkable

Software Engineer

Lead developer on Gameblox, a block-based programming environment that allows users to create JavaScript games. Gameblox will be used to help teach concepts in edX courses about game design and educational games. Managing a small team of MIT students to develop, test, and provide support for the platform.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Lead Developer

JavaScript developer on the MIT App Inventor team. App Inventor 2 is an online block-based programming environment that makes it easy to create Android applications. 

In addition to helping integrate Blockly, Google's new JavaScript blocks framework, I led workshops for middle schoolers, mentored MIT students working on the codebase, and developed tutorials and materials to make it easier for beginners to learn how to make their own apps.

Implemented designs for two JavaScript applications that allow students to explore physics concepts.

Learning Games Network

Programmed admin interface for advancement structure in Kids' Survey Network.

TERC

Software Engineer Intern

Fixed bugs and load tested Facebook Scrabble. Created wire frame and set up database for unannounced title.

Paul Medlock-Walton