Karen Lawson

Global Product & Technology Leader

Experienced technology leader specializing in AI/ML architectures, digital transformation, and innovation strategy. Proven track record translating complex concepts into practical solutions across healthcare, retail, and financial services.

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Experience

Professional Journey

Chief Architect & Chief Strategy Officer

Chiron Digital Health Ltd | Current

Co-founded AI-enhanced digital health platform for chronic condition management
Lead architectural design integrating sensor and wearable technology
Develop AI-driven analytics for data-driven, adaptive healthcare solutions
Build strategic partnerships with healthcare providers for platform integration

Managing Director & CTO

PureGradient | Current

Lead global scientific consultancy specializing in innovation management and product development
Architect data science platforms and analytics solutions for enterprise clients
Develop data science curriculum for executive technology training
Provide strategic technology advisory across multiple industries

Senior Vice President, Analytics & Innovation

VF Corporation

Led digital transformation initiatives and built global data science and AI/ML capabilities across enterprise brands

Chief Architect & Senior Director

Nike, Inc.

Designed direct-to-consumer technology strategy and led development of global consumer digital platforms and wearable fitness technology

Chief Technology Officer

Vero, Inc.

Led development of API-driven SaaS transaction processing platform with patented fraud detection technology

Global CIO & VP Engineering

Blackwell Publishing

Led technology transformation from traditional publishing to digital content delivery platform

Chief Architect, Talent Management Division

Kronos, Inc.

Architected global talent acquisition and workforce management SaaS platform

Head of Systems and Imaging Science Laboratory

Kodak Ltd

Directed R&D team developing digital health imaging algorithms and embedded systems

Technical Expertise

Core Competencies

AI & Machine Learning

Model development, automation (Scikit/Sagemaker/TensorFlow/PyTorch), quantum ML (Qiskit/PennyLane)

Data Science & Analytics

Algorithms and modeling (Python/R/Spark), simulation, advanced analytics

Architecture & Strategy

SaaS solution design, platform architecture, digital transformation, embedded systems

Innovation & IP

Patent portfolio management, R&D operations, commercialization, IP generation and protection

Leadership

Privacy compliance, cybersecurity, fraud detection, strategic planning

Education & Recognition

Academic Background

Doctor of Engineering (EngD), Electronic & Electrical Engineering

University College London

Specialization: Communication Engineering & Web Services

Master of Science (MSc), Nanotechnology for Medicine & Healthcare

University of Oxford, Kellogg College · With Distinction

Research: In-body sensor design using nanoparticle materials

Master of Science (MSc), Biomolecular Science & Environmental Engineering

Oregon Health Sciences University

Bachelor of Science (BSc), Applied Mathematical Physics

University of California, Davis

Patents & IP

Patent holder for innovations in adaptive networking, image processing, and manufacturing systems

Professional Affiliations

Senior Member, IEEE · Member, ACM · Member, American Physical Society