Ramkishore Modukuri
About Ramkishore Modukuri
Ramkishore Modukuri is the Director of Mobile Engineering at Kohl's Department Stores, with extensive experience in mobile platforms and software development.
Professional Experience at Kohl's Department Stores
Ramkishore Modukuri currently serves as the Director of Mobile Engineering at Kohl's Department Stores, a role he has held since 2016. In this capacity, he has been based in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, where he has led efforts to enhance mobile consumer experiences. Before this role, he was the Senior Engineering Manager for the Mobile Platform, Wallet, and Payments at Kohl's from 2015 to 2016. His contributions have significantly advanced the company's digital commerce strategy, particularly through the development of store apps and mobile web platforms.
Previous Roles at PayPal
Ramkishore Modukuri spent a substantial part of his career at PayPal, holding various engineering and managerial positions. He served as Senior Engineering Manager for the Mobile Platform from 2012 to 2015 and was Senior Engineering Manager for Software Development in 2012 for 7 months. He also held the role of Engineering Manager from 2007 to 2012 and was a Member of the Technical Staff as a Software Engineer from 2004 to 2007. During his tenure at PayPal in San Jose, California, he built and led teams to deliver scalable and innovative technology solutions.
Early Career and Internships
Before joining PayPal, Ramkishore Modukuri was a Software Design Engineer at Environmental Systems Products from 2003 to 2004 and a Software Engineer and Technical Lead at Cenop in 2003. He also interned at HP as a Software Engineering Intern in 2001 in Palo Alto, California. These roles provided him with an early foundation in software engineering and design, contributing to his technical acumen and leadership skills.
Educational Background
Ramkishore Modukuri holds a Master of Science in Computer Engineering from the University of Arizona, where he studied from 2000 to 2002. He also earned a Bachelor of Technology in Communication, Engineering, and Electronics from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, where he studied from 1996 to 2000. His educational background laid a robust foundation for his extensive career in software and mobile engineering.
Engineering Leadership and Collaboration
Throughout his career, Ramkishore Modukuri has demonstrated a strong track record of building and leading engineering teams. He has effectively collaborated with product teams to co-define technology and product strategies that align with business objectives. His leadership has been instrumental in delivering scalable and innovative technology solutions, enhancing mobile consumer experiences, and contributing to digital commerce advancements.