Karen Boswell
About Karen Boswell
Karen Boswell is a Principal Project Manager at ThoughtWorks, where she has worked since 2016. She has held various leadership roles at Premier, Inc and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, focusing on data management and technology solutions.
Work at ThoughtWorks
Karen Boswell has been serving as a Principal Project Manager at ThoughtWorks since 2016. In this role, she orchestrates the design and delivery of complex custom-designed business applications. She focuses on cultivating and inspiring delivery teams that are self-organized, cross-functional, and collaborative. Her work emphasizes communication and outcome-oriented strategies, aligning with ThoughtWorks' commitment to Agile and Lean methodologies.
Previous Experience at Premier, Inc
Karen Boswell held multiple positions at Premier, Inc, contributing to various aspects of data management and information technology. She served as Vice President of Data Management Solutions & Services from 2006 to 2011 and then as Vice President of Information Technology - Cost Management & Supply Chain Solutions from 2011 to 2014. Additionally, she worked in various management roles with increasing responsibilities from 1998 to 2003 and as Senior Director of Data Management Solutions & Services from 2003 to 2006. Her tenure at Premier, Inc spanned over a decade in the Charlotte, North Carolina area.
Career at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Karen Boswell's career includes significant experience at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. She worked as a Computer Specialist in Pharmacy Contracts & Analytics from 1991 to 1993 and later as Manager/Computer Specialist in Contract Management and Compliance from 1993 to 1998. Her roles involved managing complex data and compliance issues, contributing to the department's operational efficiency in the Greater Chicago area.
Education and Expertise
Karen Boswell studied at Northern Illinois University, where she earned a degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from 1987 to 1991. Her educational background supports her analytical skills and understanding of complex systems. In her professional career, she has developed expertise in Agile, Lean, and Continuous Delivery best practices, which she actively mentors and evangelizes within her teams.