[5] After graduating from Lesley University, Carney joined Prime Computer and Data General before moving to Proteon and Wellfleet Communications.

[6][7] In 2002, Carney joined Juniper Networks as the chief operating officer where he oversaw the engineering, product management and manufacturing divisions.

[8][9] Micromuse was acquired in 2006 by International Business Machines Corp (IBM) where Carney then served as the general manager of the Netcool Division.

[10] In 2008, Carney joined Xsigo Systems and served as CEO and member of the board of directors until its acquisition by Oracle Corporation in July 2012.

[16][17] He also established Carney Global Ventures, LLC, an early round investor focused on proven individuals with creative technology ideas.