Christopher Poulsen
About Christopher Poulsen
Christopher Poulsen is a Senior Software Engineer currently working at The New York Times since 2022, with prior experience at Hy-Vee, Inc. and Principal Financial Group. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Computer and Information Systems Security and has contributed to various open-source projects.
Current Role at The New York Times
Christopher Poulsen serves as a Senior Software Engineer at The New York Times. He has held this position since 2022, working remotely. In this role, he contributes to the development and maintenance of software solutions that support the organization's digital initiatives.
Previous Experience at Hy-Vee, Inc.
Prior to his current role, Poulsen worked at Hy-Vee, Inc. as a Senior Software Engineer from 2019 to 2022. During his three years there, he was involved in various software development projects that enhanced the company's technological capabilities.
Background in Software Engineering
Before joining Hy-Vee, Poulsen worked at Principal Financial Group as a Software Engineer from 2018 to 2019. His experience also includes roles as an IT Intern and a Web Developer Intern at EFCO Corp. and iHeartMedia, respectively, where he gained valuable skills in software development and project management.
Education and Academic Achievements
Poulsen completed his Bachelor of Arts in Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance at Simpson College from 2014 to 2017. He also graduated from Central Academy with over 50 college credits and was among the top 15% of his class at Herbert Hoover High School, showcasing his strong academic background.
Open Source Contributions
Christopher Poulsen actively contributes to open-source projects, with his work available on GitHub. He has developed libraries aimed at enhancing the Ktor, GraphQL, and GCloud experiences in Kotlin, demonstrating his commitment to community-driven software development.