MCMatt Chalker
@mattchalker
Engineering leader with expertise in AI and strategic partnerships.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
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
Head of Engineering, Platform Services
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.
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 Manager
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.
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.
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.
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.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UBUniversity 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.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
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