Karim Khan

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About Karim Khan

Versatile business operations leader with over a decade of experience converting strategic initiatives into operational programs — delivering through creativity, persistence, and tolerance for ambiguity: Led the overhaul of the HP Solutions NPI framework, building Smartsheet assets to deliver real-time performance metrics and reduce time-to-market by 15% Partnered with a startup to launch HP Intelligent Transformation, an AI-driven SaaS offer allowing HP to streamline digital transformation inside any organization Researched, cleared, and executed a creative solution to pay partner and sales compensation for channel orders placed with a subsidiary company—a scenario we were initially told isn't supported Hand-built the HP On Demand customer datamart: SQL backend and Microsoft SSRS front-end providing the only confirmation we exceeded our Year 1 account activation goal by 71% Managed HP Roam for Business—a major cloud printing software initiative—through internal legal, finance, GTM, engineering, marketing, security, privacy, quote to cash, supply chain, quality, and support hurdles into fully launched status Known for: 🤝 Stakeholder Empathy & Management Bridging Resource Gaps with Hands-On Execution Concise Executive Communication Technology Maximization & Tooling Efficiency 🧭 Leading novel initiatives without an existing playbook Mentorship of colleagues, especially new team members Technical Proficiencies: • SQL for complex queries, essential database design • Advanced Excel and Smartsheet • Microsoft 365 suite (PowerPoint, Teams, Loop, etc.) • Scripting & macros for automation