Matthew Thomas Villwock
About Matthew Thomas Villwock
Matthew Thomas Villwock is a Software Engineer on the Products Team at Ideo, where he has worked since 2018 in Palo Alto, California. He has previous experience at several organizations, including Public Library of Science and Coverhound, and has a background in web development and business.
Work at IDEO
Matthew Thomas Villwock has been a Software Engineer on the Products Team at IDEO since 2018. He works in Palo Alto, California, where he focuses on developing collaborative tools that enhance organizational collaboration and innovation. His role involves writing concise and modular code, contributing to the team's efforts in creating effective software solutions.
Previous Software Engineering Experience
Prior to joining IDEO, Villwock held several software engineering positions. He worked at Coverhound from 2016 to 2018, and at the Public Library of Science for 10 months in 2016. He also served as a Contract Software Developer at Teachers' Curriculum Institute for one month in 2015. These roles provided him with diverse experiences in software development across different organizations.
Education and Training
Villwock studied at the University of Wisconsin - Madison, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and History from 2009 to 2013. He also attended University College Dublin, focusing on International Business. Additionally, he completed training in Web Development at Dev Bootcamp in 2015 and studied Management at Product School.
Teaching and Mentorship Roles
In 2015, Villwock served as a Full Stack Developer and Teaching Assistant at Dev Bootcamp, where he contributed to the education of aspiring developers. He also worked as a Full Stack Developer and Web Development Immersive Instructor at General Assembly for three months in 2015, further emphasizing his commitment to teaching and mentorship in the tech community.
Early Career and Internships
Villwock began his career with various internships, including a role as a Media Assistant at Leonard & Finco Public Relations, Inc. from 2013 to 2014, and as a Creative Content Intern at Optimal Digital Marketing in 2014. He also interned at Cahir O'higgins & Co Solicitors in Dublin in 2012. These early experiences contributed to his skill set in both technical and creative fields.