Drew Paterno
About Drew Paterno
Drew Paterno is a Software Engineer Intern at Kohl's with experience in various roles and a background in Computer Science and Computer Engineering.
Current Role at Kohl's
Drew Paterno is currently a Software Engineer Intern at Kohl's, where he has been working since 2022. In this role, he has been involved in the development of a Configuration Management UI for the Self-Checkout Team, enhancing the control of checkout terminals across all 50 states. Drew utilizes a combination of Java, React.js, and SQL in a full-stack development capacity. His internship experience also includes working with industry-standard tools such as Openshift, Git, Maven/Springboot, and Postman API, plus gaining proficiency in agile extreme programming techniques and DevOps practices.
Previous Work Experience
Drew Paterno has accumulated a diverse array of work experiences. Prior to his role at Kohl's, he worked as a Banquet Server at Doylestown Country Club Inc from 2021 to 2022. He also spent 3 months in 2020 working as a Retail Store Associate at GIANT Food Stores, LLC. From 2019 to 2020, he served as a Soccer Official at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His early work experience includes a two-year stint as a Shift Manager at Dairy Queen in Lahaska, PA, from 2017 to 2019.
Education and Academic Background
Drew Paterno studied Computer Science for four months at Trinity College Dublin. He also graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Computer Engineering and Computer Science, completing his studies from 2019 to 2023. He holds a High School Diploma in Computer Engineering and Computer Science from Central Bucks HS-East, where he studied from 2015 to 2019.
Technical Skills and Tools
During his internship at Kohl's, Drew Paterno has developed strong technical skills, particularly in Java, React.js, and SQL for full-stack development. He has also gained experience with industry-standard tools including Openshift, Git, Maven/Springboot, and Postman API. His role has provided him with a solid understanding of agile extreme programming techniques and DevOps practices.