Karen Ballard
About Karen Ballard
Karen Ballard is a Senior Validation Specialist at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group, where she has worked since 2014. She previously held positions at Pfizer and Jacobs Engineering, accumulating extensive experience in validation and engineering.
Work at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group
Karen Ballard has been employed at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group since 2014, serving as a Senior Validation Specialist. In this role, she is responsible for ensuring that systems and processes meet validation requirements. Her expertise contributes to the overall quality and compliance of projects within the organization. Barry-Wehmiller Design Group focuses on providing engineering services and solutions, and Ballard's role is critical in maintaining the integrity of these services.
Previous Experience at Pfizer and Jacobs Engineering
Prior to her current position, Karen Ballard worked at Pfizer as a Senior Validation Engineer from 2000 to 2005 in Andover, Massachusetts. Following her tenure at Pfizer, she joined Jacobs Engineering, where she held the position of Commissioning and Qualification Manager from 2000 to 2013. During her time at Jacobs, she accumulated significant experience in validation processes, contributing to various engineering projects.
Education and Expertise
Karen Ballard earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Florida Institute of Technology. This educational background provides her with a strong foundation in engineering principles, which she applies in her roles within the validation field. Her expertise in mechanical engineering enhances her capability to address complex validation challenges in her current and previous positions.
Career Timeline
Karen Ballard's career spans over two decades, beginning in 2000. She worked at Jacobs Engineering for 13 years, where she developed her skills in commissioning and qualification management. After five years at Pfizer, she transitioned to her current role at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group, where she has been for nearly a decade. This timeline reflects her extensive experience in validation and engineering.