Blake Thompson is a highly skilled software engineer who has worked with various organizations in designing and implementing complex systems to solve real-world problems. After studying B.S, Aerospace Engineering from the University of Oklahoma, Blake started his professional career as a Programmer at the University of Oklahoma. He then went on to work with Arctic Slope Regional Corporation as a Software Engineer/Analyst and later with Weather Decision Technologies Inc. as a Software Engineer. In 2013, Blake moved on to co-found Chkrs.com where he held the position of Chief Technical Officer. After that, Blake became an intern at ONEsite before joining the Mapbox team as a Staff Software Engineer. He is also a former Co-Founder/Lead Developer at Two Fingers Entertainment.

Blake Thompson's diverse professional experience has allowed him to grow into the role of an expert software engineer. He is passionate about problem-solving and relishes complex challenges. His unique skill set as a software expert has allowed him to thrive within the Core Tech team at Mapbox where he continually pushes boundaries in areas such as data visualization, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.