PGS Advisory Board
Karen Gatz is a data scientist for Lockheed Martin Sikorsky. Prior to this position, Karen was the senior mathematician for Lockheed Martin Energy. Her specialty is in statistical and data analytics as well as predictive analytics. Before joining Lockheed Martin, Karen worked as a federal government contractor for more than 20 years developing database software tools to assist engineering and workflow processes, primarily for the Department of Transportation, Labor and Defense. Karen has also worked in the private sector for such organizations as Exxon-Mobil and TIAA-CREF. Karen teaches mathematics and statistics as an adjunct professor. She holds a bachelor’s in computer science from LeMoyne College, a master’s in mathematics and education from University of Vermont, and a master’s in predictive analytics from Northwestern University.