Kyle Wenholz
About Kyle Wenholz
Kyle Wenholz is the Director of Engineering at ngrok, where he has worked since 2021. He has a diverse background in software engineering, having held various roles at companies such as Google, Amazon, and Karat.
Current Role at ngrok
Kyle Wenholz serves as the Director of Engineering at ngrok, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he oversees engineering operations and leads the development of innovative solutions. His responsibilities include managing engineering teams and driving technical projects that enhance the company's product offerings. He has played a significant role in building cloud-based solutions and has contributed to the technical design of modern interviewing tools.
Previous Experience at ngrok
Before becoming the Director of Engineering, Kyle Wenholz worked at ngrok as a Senior Software Engineering Manager from 2020 to 2021. During this time, he built the first version of ngrok's compliance program and collaborated with leadership to expand it. He also managed high-value customer relationships and contributed to the technical design and implementation of various systems.
Career Background
Kyle Wenholz has a diverse career in software engineering, having worked at several notable companies. He was a Software Development Engineer at Amazon from 2013 to 2016 and held positions at Google as Software Engineer II and III from 2016 to 2018. He also worked at Karat in various roles, including Senior Software Engineer and Software Engineering Manager, from 2018 to 2020.
Education and Expertise
Kyle Wenholz earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and Mathematics from the University of Puget Sound, where he studied from 2009 to 2013. His educational background laid the foundation for his expertise in software engineering and technical leadership. He also gained practical experience as a Computer Science Tutor and Research Assistant during his time at the university.
Technical Contributions and Skills
Throughout his career, Kyle Wenholz has made significant technical contributions, particularly in cloud-based solutions using AWS, Twilio, and Terraform. He has been involved in the technical design and implementation of performance management systems and has interviewed numerous candidates for various roles, showcasing his expertise in both technical and managerial aspects of engineering.