Shawn Kluender

Shawn Kluender has held a variety of roles in the software engineering and culinary fields. In 2013, they began working as a Software Engineer for MCG Energy Solutions, LLC. Prior to that, they worked as a Chef at Interlachen Country Club, a Line Cook at Roasted Pear, and completed an Externship at Bar La Grassa. In 2009, they worked as a Prep Cook at Molly Cool's Seafood and Tavern. In 2008, they worked as a Sr. Systems Developer at TriMin and in 2007, they worked as a Consultant at Fulcrum Consulting. From 2000 to 1997, Shawn worked at Target Corporation, ViTec Services, and US Bank, respectively, in the roles of Sr. Systems Engineer, Software Engineer, and Software Developer.

Shawn Kluender obtained an Associate of Arts degree in Culinary Arts/Chef Training from Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Minneapolis in 2010. Prior to that, in 1998, they earned a Certificate of Completion from KRS Computer and Business School in MCSD Certification. In 1988-1990, they obtained a Certificate of Completion from Dakota County Technical College in Voice and Data Communication.