Karen Voelker

About Karen Voelker

Karen leads Google Cloud\'s Innovation & Transformation Delivery Practice that bridges the gap from idea to implementation. Curiosity, Passion, and Disruption are her superpowers that she brings to her customer\'s most interesting and important challenges that will accelerate change and enable transformation.Prior to joining Google Cloud, Karen had 20+ years at Accenture traveling across the globe, leading teams to supporting customers in the development of their own innovation practices, processes, organization and showcases, and striving to create value. She frequently contributes to thought leadership and speaking at industry events.Karen lives in the Chicago suburbs with her husband, two boys, and dog. At work and at home, Karen is constantly innovating, letting her curiosity drive trying new experiences. Outside of the office, she loves to read and go on any vacation that involves water - especially scuba diving.

Experience

1. Google Cloud Innovation Practice Lead

   Google

   Jun 2022 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

Education

• Bradley University

  BA, Business Computer Systems

Skills

• Business Development
• Business Intelligence
• Management
• Project Management
• Process Engineering
• Business Analysis
• Consulting
• Sdlc
• Solution Architecture
• Strategy
• Management Consulting
• Business Process Design
• Process Improvement
• Program Management
• Business Case
• Outsourcing
• Analysis
• Sap
• Change Management
• Enterprise Software
• Enterprise Architecture
• Project Delivery
• Requirements Analysis
• Organizational Design
• Requirements Gathering
• Acquisition Integration
• IT Transformation
• Business Transformation
• Stakeholder Management
• Team Leadership
• Erp
• Vendor Management
• Governance
• Business Process Improvement
• IT Strategy
• Operating Models
• Analytics
• Business Planning
• Business Strategy
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership