Karla Harper
About Karla Harper
Karla Harper is a SharePoint Systems Administrator IV at General Atomics, where she has worked since 2016. She has a strong background in technology management and has held various roles in SharePoint administration and engineering, contributing to multiple IT projects and system developments.
Work at General Atomics
Karla Harper has served as a SharePoint Systems Administrator IV at General Atomics since 2016. In this role, she has developed a new system for Quotes and Proposals to support multiple groups within the organization. She has also advised management on various IT projects, including the implementation of a Non-Disclosure Agreement tracking system and a customer relationship management system. Additionally, she played a key role in completing a SharePoint migration from 2010 to 2016 and implemented a SharePoint governance team to enhance operations and increase security.
Previous Experience
Before joining General Atomics, Karla Harper worked as a SharePoint Engineer at Trinchero Family Estates from 2013 to 2016. Prior to that, she held the position of SharePoint Architect at Jack in the Box from 2008 to 2013. Her earlier experience includes working as a Lotus Notes/Domino Administrator at Jack in the Box from 2005 to 2007. These roles contributed to her extensive knowledge in SharePoint and IT systems management.
Education and Expertise
Karla Harper studied at National University, where she earned an MBA in Technology Management from 1992 to 2000. She also completed a Bachelor of Business Administration in Computers and Business during the same period. Earlier, she attended San Diego Mesa College, achieving an Associate of Arts degree in Business Administration from 1988 to 1992. She holds several certifications, including Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), Microsoft Certified SharePoint Server (MCSE), and Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP).
Technical Skills
Karla Harper possesses expertise in various technologies, including PowerShell, .NET Framework, ASP.NET, C#, JAVA, and HTML. Her technical skills support her roles in SharePoint administration and system management, enabling her to implement effective solutions and enhance operational efficiency.