Karen Harriman

Karen Harriman is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in technical writing and requirements engineering, currently serving as the Global Manager of Technical Writing at PerkinElmer, Inc. since October 2014. In this role, Karen focuses on creating a cohesive technical writing community, developing standardized deliverables, and aligning talent with project requirements. Previous positions at PerkinElmer include Manager of Requirements and Technical Writing, and Principal Requirements Engineer, where Karen led teams in product development and standardized requirements management processes. Prior to PerkinElmer, Karen held various roles at Nalco Water, Cabot Microelectronics, TestAmerica, and Lucent Technologies, contributing expertise in analytical chemistry, method development, and quality assurance. Karen holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Psychology from Purdue University.