Karen Byrd
About Karen Byrd
Karen Byrd is the Lead Technical Specialist for Basis/GRC and SAP Infrastructure at ThyssenKrupp, with extensive experience in SAP implementation and RPG programming.
Company
Karen Byrd is currently employed at ThyssenKrupp, serving as the Lead Technical Specialist for both Basis/GRC and SAP Infrastructure.
Title
Karen Byrd holds the title of Lead Technical Specialist at ThyssenKrupp, focusing on Basis/GRC and SAP Infrastructure.
Education and Expertise
Karen Byrd studied Data Processing at Jones County Junior College, achieving an AT over a two-year period from 1982 to 1984. She also studied Business Administration at The University of Southern Mississippi and Computer Information Services at Delta State University. She has extensive expertise in managing SAP implementation projects and specializes in core SAP modules such as SD, FI/CO, MM/PP, WM, and Security. She is proficient in programming languages and software like SAP ABAP/4, SAPSCRIPT, GENTRAN 5.0, STERLING'S GIS, CONNECTSHIP SHIPPING SOFTWARE, and BARTENDER LABELING SOFTWARE. Additionally, she is skilled in RPG programming languages including RPG II, RPGIII, RPGIV, and RPGLE.
Professional Background
Karen Byrd has a robust professional background spanning numerous roles in different organizations. Before joining ThyssenKrupp in October 2008, she worked as a Project Leader at various branches of Konica Minolta and QMS from 1998 to 2008. She also served as a Database Analyst at CSC from 1997 to 1998 and as a Database Administrator at Sunbeam Household Products from 1995 to 1997. Moreover, she worked as a Quality Management Programmer/Analyst at Baxter HealthCare Corp from 1991 to 1995 and an SAP Technical Team Manager at AM/NS Calvert.
Roles and Responsibilities in Current Position
In her current position at ThyssenKrupp, Karen Byrd manages Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) and handles BASIS issues. She coordinates upgrades and patches for SAP systems, ensuring they function optimally. Her role includes overseeing the implementation and maintenance of various SAP modules, leveraging her extensive technical knowledge and experience.