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Matt Chalker

@mattchalker

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Engineering leader with expertise in AI and strategic partnerships.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for a startup where I can shape product strategy and grow a strong engineering team.

I'm a builder and problem-solver who thrives in early-stage environments. I’ve co-founded a startup, led engineering teams through zero-to-one growth, and helped larger organizations move faster and smarter. My background spans AI, IoT, SaaS, ecommerce, and location-based services, with a focus on delivering real value through thoughtful, scalable technology.

At Panasonic Well, I lead Platform Engineering, driving AI enablement and infrastructure across product lines. I developed an internal AI platform that reduced costs and improved scalability, while also overseeing the expansion of our engineering team. My previous role at Yohana saw me build the engineering organization from scratch, leading to successful launches in the US and Japan.

With a proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and fostering strategic partnerships, I am passionate about shaping product and engineering strategies in a startup environment. I enjoy rolling up my sleeves, setting clear technical direction, and building teams that take pride in their work.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Head of Engineering, Platform Services

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Panasonic Well

Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 3 months)

Promoted to lead Platform Engineering for Panasonic Well,driving AI enablement and infrastructure across additional product lines. Developed internal AI platform to reduce COGS and improve scalability,supporting long-term product evolution.

AI Enablement Infrastructure Development Platform Engineering Cost Optimization Strategic Planning

Head of Engineering

Yohana

Mar 2020 - Jun 2024 (4 years 3 months)

Recruited to Panasonic's internal innovation incubator to build and launch Yohana,a new consumer subscription platform. Built and scaled the engineering organization from 0 to 60+ engineers,including 5 direct-report managers and 2 nearshore vendor teams.

Engineering Leadership Platform Development Team Building

Engineering Manager

Google

Jan 2018 - Mar 2020 (2 years 2 months)

Promoted post-acquisition to expand Nest's partner commerce and subscription capabilities at Google scale. Built and led new engineering teams focused on monetization,platform integrations,and operational efficiency across Google Store.

Monetization Fraud Detection

Staff Software Engineer

Nest

Jan 2014 - Jan 2018 (4 years)

Promoted twice in 2 years to lead platform initiatives that expanded Nest's global partner ecosystem and IoT integration. Designed and launched automated onboarding platform,reducing setup time from 200+ hours to 15 minutes.

IoT Platform Development API Integration

CTO & Co-Founder

Cimble Corp

Jan 2008 - Nov 2015 (7 years 10 months)

Co-founded and led technical strategy,hiring,product development,and engineering operations,building cloud-based IoT solutions to improve driver safety,vehicle tracking,and logistics efficiency. Scaled engineering team from the ground up to 50+ and launched pilots with enterprise partners across the automotive and logistics sectors.

Technical Strategy Cloud Based Solutions Scaling Teams Product Development

Engineering & Technical Leadership Roles

Passenger

Jan 2000 - Jan 2013 (13 years)

Held various engineering and technical leadership roles. Specific details about responsibilities are not provided in the input.

Engineering Technical Leadership Software Development System Design Project Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of California, Berkeley

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Grade: Cum Laude

Activities and societies: Participated in various coding competitions and student projects.

Studied the fundamentals of computer science including programming languages, data structures, and algorithms. Gained a strong foundation in software development and system design.