Karissa Cummings
About Karissa Cummings
Karissa Cummings is a Program Manager for Data and Engagement at The New York Times, where she has worked since 2019. She has over 11 years of experience in the Finance and Technology sectors and holds multiple certifications in agile methodologies.
Work at The New York Times
Karissa Cummings has held multiple positions at The New York Times since 2016. She began as an Associate Project Manager for Android, where she worked for nine months. Following this role, she served as Project Manager on the Account Management Team for one year. From 2018 to 2019, she advanced to Senior Project Manager, focusing on Personalization, Email, and Messaging. Since 2019, she has been working as Program Manager for Data and Engagement, accumulating over five years of experience in this capacity.
Education and Expertise
Karissa Cummings earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Finance from Seton Hall University, completing her studies from 2003 to 2007. She later pursued a Master of Business Administration at NYU Stern School of Business, graduating in 2014. In addition to her academic qualifications, she holds several certifications, including Scrum Master, Scrum Product Owner, Certified LeSS Practitioner, and SAFe Agilist, which reflect her expertise in agile methodologies and large-scale project management.
Background in Finance and Technology
Karissa Cummings has over 11 years of experience in the Finance and Technology sectors. She began her career at Prudential Financial, where she held various roles, including Accounting Associate and Senior Accounting Associate. She also worked at Segal Rogerscasey as an Associate and later as a Senior Associate in Investment Consulting. This diverse background provides her with a unique perspective on the intersection of finance and technology, enhancing her effectiveness in project management.
Professional Focus and Leadership Style
Karissa Cummings specializes in leading agile teams through process and cultural transformations. She emphasizes the importance of building strong, self-organizing, and diverse teams to collaboratively address challenges. Her approach includes identifying root causes of issues, developing actionable plans, and motivating teams to improve process efficiencies and scalability. This focus on organizational impact has been a key aspect of her career.