Systems Engineer II
Defense Company
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Karissa Schipke is a Systems Engineer at a defense company in Cedar Rapids, IA. She graduated from South Dakota Mines in December 2023 with a M.S. in Computer Science & Engineering. She is passionate about modeling and simulation and helping others grow personally and professionally. She enjoys hot yoga, reading, traveling, and spending time with her two cats.
Within SWE, Karissa is the FY26 Lead-Elect for the Early Career Professionals Affinity Group, having previously been the Professional Development Co-Chair for two years. She is also the Analytics & Strategy Subteam Lead for the Member Engagement Working Group (MEWG). Previously she was the Community Colleges Subteam Lead for the MEWG and the First Time Conference Attendee Project Lead for the pilot program at WE24.
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