Karen Caraway

Karen Caraway is an IT professional with a strong track record of developing cutting-edge solutions and providing technical services to top industry players and government entities. She excels in areas such as Carrier-Class Messaging, Cloud Computing Architectures, Data Center Modernization, Disaster Recovery, Enterprise-Scale Operations & Security, Internet of Things, Mobility, Public Speaking, Training, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), and Solution Architectures. Karen studied Computer Science at Penn State University and has held key roles such as Principal Cloud Engineer / Internet of Things Community Practice Leader at MITRE, Infrastructure Architect/Manager at Fannie Mae, Senior Architect at Openwave, IT Manager/Field Engineering Supervisor at LCC, IT Manager/Security Officer at the Institute for Defense Analyses, and MIS Project Leader/Support Specialist/Systems Programmer at NWF.

With a focus on Carrier-Class Messaging, Karen Caraway has a deep understanding of Cloud Computing Architectures, Implementations, and Migration. Her expertise extends to Data Center Modernization, Consolidation, and Planning, ensuring she is well-versed in Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity practices. Karen's background also highlights her proficiency in Enterprise-Scale Operations & Security, Internet of Things, Mobility solutions, and her ability to deliver impactful Public Speaking and Training sessions. She is well-versed in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and is skilled in crafting effective Solution Architectures.

Karen Caraway acquired her BS in Computer Science from Penn State University, laying a solid foundation for her professional journey. Her career spans various notable organizations, including roles as a Principal Cloud Engineer and leading the Internet of Things Community Practice at MITRE, contributing as an Infrastructure Architect and Manager at Fannie Mae, serving as a Senior Architect at Openwave, overseeing IT operations at LCC, managing security at the Institute for Defense Analyses, and handling project leadership and systems programming at NWF.