Christopher Wolf
About Christopher Wolf
Christopher Wolf is a Software Engineer Manager at Kohl's, with a diverse background in engineering and operations analysis. He holds degrees in Public Administration, Political Science, and Mathematics from Kennesaw State University and Georgia State University Perimeter College.
Current Title and Role at Kohl's
Christopher Wolf currently serves as a Software Engineer Manager at Kohl's, a role he has held since 2021. His responsibilities include leading technical initiatives across the organization, focusing on cultural transformation and setting engineering standards. Wolf balances his roles as both an individual contributor and manager, managing a small group of engineers while being embedded on a team. He is responsible for all technical aspects of the product application lifecycle, including code, infrastructure, data, security, and CICD.
Previous Experience at The Home Depot
Before joining Kohl's, Christopher Wolf worked at The Home Depot from 2018 to 2021 as a Software Engineer in the Greater Atlanta Area. During his three years at The Home Depot, he honed his skills and contributed to various technical projects, playing a significant role in the development, testing, deployments, and iterative improvement of product capabilities. His work required close collaboration with peers across Design, Product Management, and Engineering.
Experience at The Proven Method and Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
In 2018, Christopher Wolf spent six months working as a Software Engineer at The Proven Method in the Greater Atlanta Area. Prior to that, he worked for two years, from 2016 to 2018, as an Operations Analyst at the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (State of Georgia) in Atlanta, GA. These roles helped Wolf develop a diverse range of skills and experiences that he now applies in his current position.
Education and Degrees
Christopher Wolf has a strong educational background that includes a Master's Degree in Public Administration from Kennesaw State University, which he completed in 2016. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and International Affairs from the same university in 2014. He also holds an Associate of Arts degree in Mathematics from Georgia State University Perimeter College, which he completed in 2012. This varied academic background contributes to his multifaceted approach to software engineering and management.
Technical Initiatives and Mentorship
In his role at Kohl's, Christopher Wolf leads various technical initiatives aimed at transforming the company's engineering culture and setting high standards. He leverages his extensive technical background to coach and mentor others, with a focus on empathy and hands-on guidance. His responsibilities include driving the development, testing, and deployment of new product capabilities, ensuring iterative improvements in collaboration with Design, Product Management, and Engineering teams.