Karen Williams
About Karen Williams
Karen Williams serves as the Director of Consulting Services at Hitachi Vantara, where she has worked for 28 years. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems from The University of Texas at Arlington and an MBA from Dallas Baptist University.
Work at Hitachi Vantara
Karen Williams has held the position of Director, Consulting Services at Hitachi Vantara since 1996, accumulating 28 years of experience in this role. She has been instrumental in developing and delivering training content for the company's consultant bootcamp aimed at onboarding new hires. Additionally, she contributed to the creation of HFusion®, Hitachi Vantara’s project delivery methodology, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of project execution within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Karen Williams earned a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems from The University of Texas at Arlington. She further advanced her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration from Dallas Baptist University. Her academic background supports her extensive expertise in various sectors, including Education, Healthcare, and Non-Profit, where she applies her knowledge to drive consulting services.
Certifications and Specializations
Karen is certified as an Oracle Global Human Resources Cloud 2020 Implementation Specialist and as an Oracle Benefits Cloud 2020 Implementation Specialist. These certifications reflect her proficiency in Oracle's cloud solutions, enabling her to provide specialized consulting services in human resources and benefits management.
Speaking Engagements and Contributions
Karen Williams has actively participated in industry forums and conferences. She delivered a speaking engagement on Flexible Payroll Validations at OATUG and OHUG in November 2020. Additionally, she presented at HR.com in November 2016 on the topic of Harnessing Modern HR. Her contributions to the field also include authoring a case study article for the Green Mountain Higher Education Consortium in September 2020.
Industry Involvement
Karen participated in the Argyle Human Capital Leadership Forum in November 2016, focusing on Emerging Technologies with Oracle. This involvement highlights her commitment to staying current with industry trends and technologies, further enhancing her expertise in consulting services.