carney, born in kingston, jamaica where he attended wolmer's schools, holds a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering technology from wentworth institute of technology, as well as a master of science degree in applied business management from lesley university in cambridge, massachusetts. carney’s father is from havana, cuba, his mother from st. elizabeth, jamaica. carney was the commencement speaker for the wentworth institute of technology's summer commencement of 2013, where he was awarded the title of honorary doctor of engineering technology. carney has two children and a grandson.