Karen Kilroy has an extensive work experience in various fields. Karen is currently an AI Researcher at Friends of Justin since June 2023. Prior to that, they worked at O'Reilly Media as an Author for the book "Blockchain Tethered AI" starting from January 2022. Karen is also the CEO of Kilroy Blockchain Corporation, starting from September 2016, where they developed the award-winning app RILEY and provided blockchain, AI, and e-commerce technologies. Karen has also worked as a Dragon Boat Steersperson/Coach at Dynamic Dragon Boat Racing LLC since June 2012. Earlier in their career, they held the position of Chief Technology Officer at Jamersan, LLC from January 2016 to August 2016. Karen also worked as a Freelance Magento eCommerce Developer from August 2010 to August 2016. Karen's other roles include Magento Technical Lead at Amplifi Commerce from June 2015 to January 2016, Principal Applications Developer at CA Technologies from May 2014 to June 2015, and Training and Documentation Consultant at Magento, Inc. from 2010 to December 2014. Additionally, they have worked as a Book Reviewer for Packt Publishing, reviewing "Magento Beginner's Guide 2nd Edition" from January 2013 to May 2013.
Karen Kilroy started their education at Hammel College in 1981, where they pursued a degree in Office Automation. During their time at Hammel College, they studied subjects like database management and word processing.
In 2023, Karen enrolled at the University of Arkansas to further their education. Karen is currently studying Poultry Science and Sustainable Small Animal Farming. No specific degree has been mentioned.
Aside from their formal education, Karen has obtained various certifications over the years. In 2023, they became an IBM Champion. Prior to that, in 2020, they completed courses on Measuring and Maximizing Impact of COVID-19 Contact Tracing and COVID-19 Contact Tracing from Johns Hopkins University, offered through Coursera.
Karen has also completed several certifications through IBM, including Bluemix Essentials, IBM Blockchain Essentials, IBM Blockchain Foundation Developer, IBM Watson Chatbot, and Robotics Process Automation. Additionally, they obtained the Magento Front End Developer Certification from Prometric in 2013.
Before their career in technology and education, Karen acquired certification as a Private Aircraft Pilot from the Federal Aviation Administration in 1979.
There is an additional certification listed as Cloud Star Associate, but no information regarding the institution or the year of obtaining the certification.
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