Kurt Plonsker

Kurt Plonsker is a Software Engineer II specializing in Machine Learning Operations and Platforms at Grainger, having progressed from a Software Engineering Intern within the company. Prior experience includes a role as a Parallel Co-op Intern at Caterpillar Inc., where significant contributions involved developing software that saved over 500 work hours annually, alongside exposure to large-scale manufacturing practices. Kurt's early career included an Internet Technician Intern position at Lewis Floor & Home, focused on network integration and employee training on various software tools. Academic credentials feature a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering and a minor in the Hoeft Technology & Management Program from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, complemented by a high school diploma from Highland Park High School.