Karen Schaefer
About Karen Schaefer
Karen Schaefer is a Quality Assurance Manager with extensive experience in leading QA teams and driving large-scale projects. She has held various QA roles at several companies, including Univita Health Inc, MatrixCare, and Calabrio, and has a background in Mathematics from Minnesota State University Moorhead.
Work at MatrixCare
Karen Schaefer has served as the Quality Assurance Manager at MatrixCare since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing quality assurance processes and ensuring that products meet the required standards. Her position is based in Bloomington, MN, where she contributes to the company's commitment to delivering high-quality solutions in the healthcare technology sector.
Previous Experience at Univita Health Inc
Prior to her current role, Karen worked at Univita Health Inc from 2007 to 2012. During her five years there, she held multiple positions including QA Director, QA Manager, and Senior QA Architect. In these roles, she focused on quality assurance strategies and processes that enhanced the overall quality of healthcare services.
Career at Calabrio, Inc
Karen Schaefer was employed at Calabrio, Inc from 2012 to 2017 as a QA Manager. She played a significant role in establishing an automation center of excellence and served as QA Architect, Product Owner, and Scrum Master. Her efforts contributed to the company's transition from the Gardner Niche Quadrant to the Leaders Quadrant, showcasing her impact on the organization's quality assurance practices.
Education and Expertise
Karen studied Mathematics at Minnesota State University Moorhead, where she earned her Bachelor's degree from 1986 to 1991. Her educational background has equipped her with analytical skills that support her extensive experience in quality assurance, particularly in driving large-scale projects that involve performance, automation, security, and manual validation.
Leadership Roles in Quality Assurance
Throughout her career, Karen has held various leadership positions in quality assurance. She worked as a Team Lead Manager at tapQA from 2017 to 2018 and has been a Quality Assurance Manager at RSM since 2022. Her leadership roles have involved managing teams responsible for creating, maintaining, and executing automation scripts and conducting load testing, demonstrating her expertise in the field.