Rebecca Gowan
About Rebecca Gowan
Rebecca Gowan is a Software Engineer at Kohl's with a diverse background in various roles, including operations management and banking. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities from the University of Louisville and completed a Java Web Application Development Bootcamp at Tech Elevator.
Current Role at Kohl's
Rebecca Gowan is currently working as a Software Engineer at Kohl's. She began this role in 2023, contributing her expertise remotely. Her responsibilities include developing and maintaining software solutions, enhancing system performance, and ensuring seamless integration across applications.
Previous Positions at Kohl's
Rebecca has a progressive career history at Kohl's, moving from Software Engineer Apprentice to Associate Software Engineer to her current role. She served as a Software Engineer Apprentice from 2021 to 2022 for 10 months, before becoming an Associate Software Engineer from 2022 to 2023 for one year. In these roles, she gained a comprehensive understanding of software development and contributed significantly to various projects.
Earlier Career in Operations Management
Before transitioning to software engineering, Rebecca worked as an Operations Manager at Peake Media from 2018 to 2021 in Louisville, Kentucky. In this role, she was responsible for analyzing operational workflows and managing spreadsheets, which honed her problem-solving skills and attention to detail. These experiences have been invaluable in her software engineering career.
Educational Background in Humanities and Technology
Rebecca holds a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities with emphases in Classical & Modern Languages and Religion, and a Minor in English from the University of Louisville, which she completed in 2014. She later transitioned to technology by completing a Java Web Application Development Bootcamp at Tech Elevator in 2021. This diverse educational background has given her a unique perspective on problem-solving and innovation in software development.
Early Career and Skill Development
Rebecca's early career includes various roles that contributed to a broad skill set. She worked as a Teller at PNC from 2017 to 2018, enhancing her observation skills by detecting discrepancies. As a Shift Supervisor at Starbucks from 2014 to 2016 and as an Assistant Team Leader at Chick-fil-A from 2009 to 2015, she developed leadership and team management skills. Additionally, she worked briefly as an Optometric Technician at Visionworks of America in 2016, demonstrating her adaptability in different fields.