Chuck Mattern

Chuck Mattern is a highly experienced Solutions Architect and leader at Red Hat, where Chuck has held various roles since December 2013, focusing on Open Source software solutions and mentoring Solution Architects across North America. Emphasizing the importance of community and diversity, Chuck has cultivated a vibrant Solution Architecture Community and has extensive expertise in optimizing Open Source solutions for productivity and cost-efficiency. Prior to Red Hat, Chuck held significant IT engineering positions at The Paradies Shops and The Home Depot, contributing to infrastructure engineering, technical ownership of Linux systems, and major projects like server migrations and standardizing operating systems. With a foundational background in Unix systems management and notable entrepreneurial experience operating a Bulletin Board System, Chuck has built a robust career in IT infrastructure and software solutions.