Karen Bru

Karen Bru is a Cost Estimating Manager at BASF, where they previously served as a Cost Estimating Engineer from 2015 to 2023. Before their role at BASF, they completed a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering at North Carolina State University and earned a Master's degree in Engineering Management from Old Dominion University, achieving a 4.0 GPA. Karen's experience also includes serving in the US Navy, where they held various positions, including Nuclear Instructor and Nuclear Submarine Officer, while attending multiple prestigious military and engineering educational programs. Additionally, they interned at Novo Nordisk in 2009, evaluating manufacturing processes and developing solutions to enhance efficiency.