Karina Korpela
About Karina Korpela
Karina Korpela is the Director of Advanced Analytics at Invesco EMEA, with over 20 years of international experience in data analytics, cyber security, and IT audit.
Professional Experience at Invesco EMEA
Karina Korpela currently holds the position of Director, Advanced Analytics at Invesco EMEA, based in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. Her role involves leveraging advanced data analytics to bolster the company's strategic initiatives and improve business outcomes. She has extensive expertise in managing data-driven projects that enhance operational efficiency and minimize risks.
Former Positions in Data Analytics
Prior to her current role, Karina worked at several prominent organizations. From 2016 to 2018, she was a Senior Manager of Data Analytics at MNP in Calgary, Canada Area, and an IT Audit & Data Analytics Manager at AltaLink from 2007 to 2016 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. She also served as Manager, Risk Assurance Services at PricewaterhouseCoopers from 2001 to 2007 and as a Senior Associate at Arthur Andersen from 1998 to 2000 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Volunteer Experience and Community Contributions
Karina Korpela has volunteered as Blog Content Manager for Chic Geek from 2016 to 2018, contributing to the organization's content strategy and community engagement. Additionally, she actively writes and contributes to professional communities through articles and presentations, offering her insights on information security, big data, and data visualization.
Educational Background and Professional Certifications
Karina holds multiple professional certifications, including PMP, CISA, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, and ACDA. These credentials underscore her multifaceted expertise in project management, information security, and auditing. With 20 years of international experience across Brazil, Sweden, and Canada, she brings a global perspective to her work in data analytics and cyber security.
Publications in Professional Journals
Karina has authored several articles for ISACA Blog and Journal. Notable works include 'Planning for Information Security Testing—A Practical Approach' in ISACA Journal (Volume 5, 2016), 'Nightmare on Big Data Street' (October 2016), and 'The Art of Data Visualization: A Gift or a Skill?' (ISACA Journal Volume 1&2, 2016). Her article 'Improving Cyber Security Awareness and Training Programs with Data Analytics' was published in Information Security Journal: A Global Perspective in June 2015.
Skills in Data Analytics Tools
Karina’s toolkit includes proficiency in a wide range of data analytics tools such as R, ACL Analytics, Tableau, Alteryx, KNIME, Gephi, NodeXL, SQL, Python, and RapidMiner. This diverse skill set enables her to tackle complex data challenges and deliver actionable insights for businesses.