Mel Chua is a multi-talented professional with a diverse background in education, engineering, and writing. She studied Computer Engineering at Franklin W. Olin College Of Engineering and went on to complete her education and engineering studies at Purdue University. Mel has also worked with various organizations in different capacities such as Doer of Stuff at Contagiously Enthusiastic, Collaboratory Fellow at Franklin W. Olin College Of Engineering, and on the Community Leadership Team, and as a Doer of Education Stuff at Red Hat.

Mel Chua is best described as a teacher, scholar, writer, engineer, and universe-hacker. She is also a DeafDisabled multimodal polyglot cyborg who communicates via ASL Pronouns, which is gender-neutral. Mel's background in education and engineering has enabled her to work with organizations where she has made significant contributions. Her time at Red Hat allowed her to hone her skills as a community leader, and she has a wealth of experience in collaborative work.

Her unique set of skills and experience make for an interesting individual whose contribution to different fields cannot be overstated. Mel has not only excelled in her studies but has also found ways to apply her knowledge and experience in the real world. This ability to apply theoretical knowledge in practical settings has set her apart from her peers.