Karen Desmond
About Karen Desmond
Karen Desmond is a Sr. Business / EDI Analyst at Emerson, overseeing EDI operations and managing data integration for multiple business units.
Current Role at Emerson
Karen Desmond is currently a Sr. Business / EDI Analyst at Emerson. In her role, she leads EDI operations for multiple business units within the Commercial & Residential Solutions platform. Karen oversees day-to-day EDI functions using Sterling B2B Integrator 5.2.6, ensuring seamless data integration with over 200 Trading Partners and multiple application systems. Her responsibilities also include managing the processing of millions of dollars in receivables and payables and training other EDI support personnel.
Previous Experience at Textron
Karen Desmond worked as a Sr. Business Analyst at Textron from 2006 to 2018, spanning 12 years. During her tenure, she focused on enhancing business processes and EDI solutions. Her extensive experience in analytical roles and EDI management at Textron laid the groundwork for her subsequent positions at Emerson.
Previous Role at Electrolux Financial Corporation
From 2000 to 2006, Karen Desmond served as a Business Analyst/Quality Assurance at Electrolux Financial Corporation. Over six years, she honed her expertise in business analysis and quality assurance, developing a comprehensive understanding of business processes and data integration techniques, which she applied in her later roles.
Education at Southern New Hampshire University
Karen Desmond graduated from Southern New Hampshire University, equipping her with the essential knowledge and skills required for her professional career. The education she received provided a strong foundation in business analysis, data integration, and quality assurance, contributing to her effectiveness in various analyst roles.
EDI Platform Migration Projects
Karen Desmond has led significant EDI platform migration projects at Emerson. She successfully migrated over 70 Trading Partners from an AS400/Gentran EDI platform to Sterling B2B Integrator, which integrated with a JD Edwards database. Additionally, she managed the migration of over 180 Trading Partners to a new VAN service, ensuring uninterrupted daily operations. These migrations enhanced efficiency and streamlined EDI processes within the organization.