Karen Wilson
About Karen Wilson
Karen Wilson is the Operations and Engineering Lead at Sandia National Laboratories, with extensive experience in project management, business architecture, and engineering roles across various industries.
Company
Karen Wilson currently works at Sandia National Laboratories as the Operations and Engineering Lead. Her role began in 2023 and is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States.
Past Employment Experience
Karen Wilson has extensive experience in various roles and industries. In 2023, she worked at ASRC Federal as an Activity Management Planner and Integrator for three months at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. Prior to that, she held several positions at Verizon, including Business Architect/Technical Project Manager (2022-2023), Technical Writer (2021-2022), and Supply Chain Intern (2021) in Fort Worth, Texas. Her experience also includes roles at JRC Web Accessories in Fairfield, New Jersey, City Health Tech Inc. in Evanston, IL, and Cardinal Ambulance in Totowa, NJ.
Education and Expertise
Karen Wilson has a diverse educational background. She earned a Master of Science (MS) in Management from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2022-2023. She also holds a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (2020-2022) and studied Manufacturing and Design Engineering at Northwestern University from 2018 to 2022. Additionally, she completed her high school education at Passaic Valley Regional High School from 2014 to 2018.
Skills and Methodologies
Karen Wilson is proficient in design thinking practices and lean principles, which she uses to manage all stages of project lifecycles. She has expertise in agile methodology and business architecture, contributing to effective project management. Additionally, she is experienced in business planning and project scoping, ensuring successful project execution.