Ben Janowski
About Ben Janowski
Ben Janowski is the Senior Manager of End User Compute Engineering at Kohl's, with extensive experience in IT and graphic design. He actively contributes to the local IT community and advisory boards, focusing on enabling engineering staff and expanding his leadership skills.
Current Role at Kohl's
Ben Janowski currently holds the position of Senior Manager, End User Compute Engineering at Kohl's. He has been with the company in this role since 2022. In this capacity, he focuses on enabling the engineering staff to deliver enjoyable experiences to end users by removing obstacles and navigating leadership conversations. His work takes place in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, United States.
Previous Positions at Kohl's
Before becoming the Senior Manager, Ben Janowski held various roles at Kohl's. He served as a Technology Manager from 2019 to 2022, Senior System Engineer from 2017 to 2019, Senior Technology Analyst - Mac Support from 2015 to 2017, Technology Analyst - Mac Support from 2012 to 2015, Lead IS Specialist - Mac Support in 2012, and Senior Macintosh Support Technician from 2008 to 2012. His journey at Kohl's began as a Macintosh Support Technician from 2006 to 2008 and as a Production Designer from 2004 to 2006.
Early Career and Education
Ben Janowski began his career as a Graphic Designer at Journal Community Publishing Group from 2001 to 2004. He has an educational background in graphic design, having earned a Bachelor's Degree of Fine Arts (Concentration Graphic Design) from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and another Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design from the University of Wisconsin-Stout.
Technical Expertise
Throughout his career, Ben Janowski has developed extensive technical expertise in various technologies. These include SCCM, Group Policy, Active Directory, Windows 10, Chrome Browser, macOS, Jamf, WorkspaceONE, iOS, Android, and Amazon Workspaces (VDI). His role often involves leading teams that utilize these technologies to support end-user computing needs.
Community Engagement
Ben Janowski actively participates in the broader community by mentoring and providing support to individuals from diverse backgrounds. He also contributes to the local WCTC's advisory board, helping students prepare for real-life challenges in the IT field.