Michael Karpouzie

Michael Karpouzie has extensive work experience spanning over two decades. Michael currently holds the position of Director, Technology and Business Operations at Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), a role they started in May 2022. Prior to this, they served as the IT Program Portfolio Manager at Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority from January 2013 to January 2023.

Before joining WMATA, Michael worked at Laureate Education as the Director, Project Management. In this role, they provided program and project management support services and oversaw the national and regional accreditation processes. Michael also had various special projects, including developing academic requirements, managing project Sharepoint sites, and implementing an enterprise assessment support system. Michael'stenure at Laureate Education lasted from 2009 to November 2012.

From November 2008 to June 2009, Michael was a Sr. Project Manager at Edwards Project Solutions (formerly Edwards Industries). Prior to that, they worked at Verizon as a PMO Manager from January 2002 to November 2008. At Verizon, they were responsible for overseeing program level management of the capital development budget, process, and business requirements. Michael also handled special projects related to new product development and implementing enterprise product support systems.

Overall, Michael Karpouzie's work experience demonstrates their expertise in technology and business operations, project and program management, and their ability to lead and support diverse teams.

Michael Karpouzie obtained a Master's degree in Business from The Johns Hopkins University - Carey Business School in 1992. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Business Administration and Management from Towson University in 1985. Michael also holds a certification in Project Management (PMP) from the PMI-OC Project Management Institute Orange County Chapter.