Karen Ruddy, Pmp
About Karen Ruddy, Pmp
Karen Ruddy is the Director of Enterprise Applications at First Nations Health Authority, where she has worked since 2020. She has extensive experience in information technology management, project management, and change management, with previous roles at organizations such as Vancouver Coastal Health and ICBC.
Work at First Nations Health Authority
Karen Ruddy has held multiple positions at First Nations Health Authority, contributing significantly to the organization since 2013. She served as IT Manager for Core Technology and User Support Services for four months in 2013-2014. Following this role, she was the Acting Director of Applications, Analytics & Information Management Services for eight months in 2015-2016. She then transitioned to Manager of Application Services for 11 months in 2014-2015. From 2016 to 2020, she worked as Director of Financial Systems and Training. Currently, she holds the position of Director, Enterprise Applications, a role she has occupied since 2020.
Education and Expertise
Karen Ruddy has a solid educational background in project management and business administration. She studied Advanced Project Management at Langara College, earning a certificate in 2009. She also completed a Diploma in Applied Project Management at Simon Fraser University from 2009 to 2010. Additionally, she achieved a Certificate in Business Administration from the University of Victoria from 2010 to 2014. Her expertise includes Information Technology Operations Management, Project Management, and Change Management, which she has applied throughout her career.
Background
Before her tenure at First Nations Health Authority, Karen Ruddy worked at Vancouver Coastal Health as IT Regional Manager, IMIS, from 1991 to 2009. She then held the position of IT Manager at ICBC for two years from 2010 to 2012. Following her time at ICBC, she served as Director at Pivotal Enterprises Ltd from 2010 to 2016. Her extensive experience in various IT management roles has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of technology operations and project management.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Karen Ruddy has demonstrated a strong focus on building relationships based on trust with customers and teams. She has thrived on new challenges and projects that contribute to organizational success. Her ability to manage complex IT operations and lead teams effectively has been a hallmark of her professional journey, particularly during her various roles at First Nations Health Authority.