Melissa Thorne
About Melissa Thorne
Melissa Thorne is a Developer Marketing Program Manager at Chainlink Labs, where she has worked since 2021. She has held various roles in developer marketing and community management across several companies, including eBay, Salesforce, and Oracle.
Current Role at Chainlink Labs
Melissa Thorne serves as the Developer Marketing Program Manager at Chainlink Labs since 2021. In this role, she creates templated tools and guides for participants in the Chainlink Developer Experts program. She manages the program, which includes conducting audits and developing new strategies to enhance its effectiveness. Additionally, she designs and launches automation tools to improve developer engagement within the Chainlink Developer Relations team. Melissa also oversees the monthly Chainlink Developer Newsletter, curating content and collaborating with copywriters for final review.
Previous Experience in Developer Marketing
Prior to her current position, Melissa Thorne held various roles in developer marketing across multiple organizations. She worked at Oracle as a Developer Marketing Program Manager from 2017 to 2019 and as an Advocate Community Program Manager from 2016 to 2017. At Zulily, she served as a Sr. Program Manager for DEI & Engagement from 2020 to 2021, and as a Developer Brand Marketing Program Manager from 2019 to 2020. Her experience also includes a role at Salesforce as a Developer Program Manager in 2015.
Background in Community Management
Melissa has a background in community management, having worked as a Global Community Manager at Electronic Arts from 2006 to 2007. She also served as a Community Program Manager at eBay Inc for a brief period in 2013. Her experience in community engagement has contributed to her current role in managing developer relations and initiatives at Chainlink Labs.
Educational Background
Melissa Thorne has a diverse educational background. She studied Architecture at the University of Illinois Chicago from 1998 to 1999 and briefly attended California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo for the same field in 1997. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Applied Science in Sound Arts from SAE Expression College in 2004. She also studied Art at Las Positas College in 2002.
Experience in Project Management
Throughout her career, Melissa has demonstrated strong project management skills. She worked as a Vendor Relations Project Manager for the County of Santa Clara in 2015. Her role at Electronic Arts as an Audio Producer and Technical Project Manager from 2007 to 2013 further showcases her ability to manage complex projects within the technology and gaming sectors.