Lester Best
About Lester Best
Lester Best is the Platform Engineering Manager for Data Center & Mainframe at Kohl's, overseeing both hardware and software aspects of the Enterprise Mainframe team and managing enterprise data centers.
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Lester Best is the Platform Engineering Manager for Data Center & Mainframe at Kohl's.
Current Role at Kohl's
As of 2023, Lester Best holds the position of Platform Engineering Manager - Data Center & Mainframe at Kohl's in Wisconsin, United States. In this role, he oversees both the hardware and software aspects of the Enterprise Mainframe team. Additionally, he is responsible for managing the raised floor and facilities of enterprise data centers, ensuring optimal operational efficiency.
Previous Roles at Kohl's
Lester Best has held various roles at Kohl's over the years. From 2020 to 2023, he served as the Corporate Infrastructure Management - Manager. Prior to that, he was the Service Delivery Manager from 2017 to 2020 in Menomonee Falls, WI. His earlier positions at Kohl's include Infrastructure Service Delivery Manager Data Center Facilities (2012-2017), Service Delivery Manager Problem Management (2009-2012), and Service Delivery Manager Print Operations (2007-2009). He also worked as a Corporate Print Operations Supervisor, Production Control Supervisor, Systems Administrator / Programmer, Helpdesk Specialist, and Print Operator at different intervals.
Education and Expertise
Lester Best studied at Cardinal Stritch University, where he achieved a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Computer Science from 1987 to 2002. Prior to that, he received an Associate's degree in Food Service Manager / Dietetics / Culinary Arts from the same institution between 1987 and 1989. His diverse educational background contributes to his multifaceted expertise in IT and business management.
Committee Involvement
Lester Best serves on the MATC IT Support Advisory Committee, where he contributes to the development of IT support strategies and educational programs. His involvement in the committee ensures the advancement and relevance of IT support education in line with current industry standards and practices.