Our Experience

Karen Howard / Principal and Founder, Paragon Consulting

Karen has over 20 years of marketing, technical and management experience in enterprise software, consumer technology, and telecommunications solutions, as well as expertise in the Financial Services, Telecommunications, and Retail industries.

Prior to founding Paragon Consulting Company, Karen was the Director of Industry Marketing for E.piphany, a leading provider of intelligent customer interaction software. While at E.piphany, Karen launched the Industry Marketing team to focus the company’s marketing and sales efforts on key industries.

Before joining E.piphany, Karen was an Industry Marketing Strategist for Siemens Information & Communication Networks (I&CN), where she was focused on solution and partnership development.

Education

Karen holds a MBA from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University, where she focused on high-tech marketing. She also holds a BA from the University of Puget Sound in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing and Economics.

Organizations

Karen is a member of Women in Consulting and the Society for Advancement of Consulting LLC.

Adding Value

Karen brings her solid business judgment, technical insight, strategic vision, and business acumen to every client engagement. Her exceptional analytical and communication skills, combined with her significant marketing experience, make her a valuable consulting partner for your company!