Rachelle Holmgren
About Rachelle Holmgren
Rachelle Holmgren is an Engineering Manager at Kohl's with extensive experience in software engineering and technical leadership.
Engineering Manager at Kohl's
Rachelle Holmgren has been serving as an Engineering Manager at Kohl's since 2022. In this role, she oversees engineering teams, ensuring effective collaboration and the successful delivery of technology projects. Her responsibilities include both technical leadership and people management, which leverages her extensive experience in the field.
Previous Roles in Android Development
Before joining Kohl's, Rachelle Holmgren worked as an Android Engineer at Coursera from 2021 to 2022 and at ClassDojo from 2020 to 2021. Her work involved developing and maintaining Android applications, improving user experience, and integrating new features, contributing significantly to each company’s mobile strategy.
Experience at VMware and Pivotal Labs
Rachelle Holmgren has also held the position of Senior Software Engineer / Engineering Manager at VMware in 2020 for six months. Prior to this, she worked at Pivotal Labs in San Francisco, where she served as a Senior Software Engineer / Engineering Manager from 2019 to 2020 and as a Software Engineer from 2017 to 2019. In these roles, she honed her skills in extreme programming (XP) practices and agile methodologies.
Educational Background in Computer Science
Rachelle Holmgren studied Computer Science at Claremont McKenna College from 2012 to 2016. During her academic tenure, she acquired a strong foundation in computer science principles and programming, preparing her for a successful career in software engineering and management roles.
Technical Leadership and Agile Practices
Rachelle Holmgren has demonstrated a strong capability in technical leadership and agile practices throughout her career. Her expertise in extreme programming (XP) and her ability to quickly learn new programming languages and frameworks have enabled her teams to work effectively in dynamic and fast-paced environments.