Karen Inman
About Karen Inman
Karen Inman is a Senior Software Engineering Manager at Kong Inc., where she leads the Team Platform Services and specializes in microservices for the Kong Konnect platform. With over two decades of experience in software engineering, she has held various roles in notable companies, including MarketLive, Enphase Energy, and Kong Inc.
Current Role at Kong Inc.
Karen Inman serves as a Senior Software Engineering Manager at Kong Inc., a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she manages the Team Platform Services, focusing on microservices for the Kong Konnect platform. Her responsibilities include overseeing engineering processes and ensuring the successful delivery of projects aligned with the company's product roadmap. She emphasizes hiring practices and provides continuous feedback to her team members to foster a productive work environment.
Previous Experience at Kong Inc.
Before her current role, Karen Inman worked at Kong Inc. as a Software Engineering Manager from 2018 to 2021. She also held the position of Tech Lead at the company from 2017 to 2018. During her time at Kong, she contributed to the development of the Kong Konnect platform and specialized in areas such as Identity and Access Management (IAM), audit logging, and search functionalities for the Konnect Developer Portal.
Career Background
Karen Inman's career spans multiple companies and roles in software engineering. She began her career at Sybase as a Software Engineer from 1997 to 2000. She then worked at CrossCommerce.com, Inc. as a Senior Software Engineer from 2000 to 2002, followed by a position at Constellation Brands as a Software Engineer from 2003 to 2005. After that, she spent seven years at Enphase Energy as a Senior Staff Software Engineer from 2010 to 2017. Prior to her tenure at Kong, she worked at MarketLive as a Senior Software Engineer from 2005 to 2010.
Education and Expertise
Karen Inman earned a Master’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Computer Science from Mills College. Her educational background supports her expertise in software engineering, particularly in backend engineering management. She has transitioned from full-stack development to focusing on backend systems, demonstrating her adaptability and commitment to professional growth in the technology sector.