Chris Eaves Kohlbrenner
About Chris Eaves Kohlbrenner
Chris Eaves Kohlbrenner is a Software Development Manager at Thomson Reuters, where he has worked since 2019. He has a background in software engineering and holds a BA in Philosophy with Business/Economics from Wheaton College and an MSc in Data Science from Birkbeck, University of London.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Chris Eaves Kohlbrenner has been employed at Thomson Reuters since 2019, currently holding the position of Software Development Manager in London, United Kingdom. In this role, he manages over 10 engineers across multiple teams and technology platforms. He played a significant role in the hiring process, successfully bringing on over 20 engineering positions across Europe for Reuters. Previously, he worked as a Software Engineer at Thomson Reuters from 2016 to 2018 in New York, NY, and again in 2019 for 11 months in London.
Education and Expertise
Chris Eaves Kohlbrenner earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Philosophy with Business/Economics from Wheaton College, completing his studies from 2007 to 2011. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science (MSc) in Data Science from Birkbeck, University of London, from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, he completed a Web Development program at Flatiron School in 2014. His educational background supports his expertise in software development and engineering management.
Background
Before his current role, Chris Eaves Kohlbrenner worked in various positions that contributed to his professional development. He served as a Software Engineer at RedOwl from 2014 to 2016 in New York, NY, and as an AmeriCorps Member at Seedco from 2011 to 2012. He also interned at Habitat for Humanity Egypt in 2010, focusing on resource development and communications. His early career included a role as Portfolio Manager at Texas Tech University System from 2012 to 2014.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Chris Eaves Kohlbrenner has achieved notable milestones in software development and project management. He managed the launch of an internal ecommerce API connector and a broadcast video client UI. He led the successful rollout of Reuters Connect features, which included ecommerce, recommendations, and internal integrations. His promotion to engineering manager of the Reuters Connect team highlights his leadership in overseeing customer-facing platforms for Reuters News Agency.