Maxwell Kachelek
About Maxwell Kachelek
Maxwell Kachelek is an Associate Information Security Analyst at Kohl's, specializing in automation techniques, malware investigation, and phishing prevention. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and certificates in Digital Studies and Mathematics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Current Role at Kohl's
Maxwell Kachelek currently serves as an Associate Information Security Analyst at Kohl's in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. His role involves developing automation techniques to improve business processes, investigating malware in sandbox environments to create detections, and analyzing email databases for Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) to prevent phishing attacks. He has been in this position since 2023.
Education and Academic Background
Maxwell Kachelek holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he also completed certificates in Digital Studies and Mathematics. He studied at the university from 2019 to 2023. Prior to this, he completed his secondary education at Menomonee Falls High School, where he studied from 2015 to 2019.
Past Experience at Kohl's
Before becoming an Associate Information Security Analyst, Maxwell worked as an Information Security Analyst Intern at Kohl's in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, for two months in 2022.
Leadership Roles at University of Wisconsin
Maxwell has held multiple leadership positions at the University of Wisconsin - Evans Scholar Chapter. He served as President from 2021 to 2022 and as Administrative Vice President from 2020 to 2021, both roles based in Madison, Wisconsin.
Work Experience in Hospitality and Customer Service
Maxwell has an extensive background in hospitality and customer service. He worked as a Head Waiter at Tri Delta from 2020 to 2023 and as a Manager at Smart Cow Yogurt Bar from 2016 to 2019, both in Madison and Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, respectively. Additionally, he worked at Milwaukee Country Club in River Hills, Wisconsin, as Outside Service Staff from 2015 to 2022 and as a Caddie from 2013 to 2022.