Lars Herrmann, General Manager of Integrated Solutions Business at Red Hat Inc. always finds a way to be at the forefront of technology. From the early days of Linux to today’s containerization, Lars has consistently helped enterprises leverage open source technologies to drive business results. His team is responsible for a portfolio of solutions and suites that bring together Red Hat’s infrastructure, management, application platform, and middleware products and services. Previously, Lars led Red Hat’s business and go to market strategy for in several areas, including Linux, virtualization, and containers. As a leader in the EMEA region, he managed a team of solution architects, driving improved sales processes and revenue. A German native, Lars now lives in Boston with his wife and children.