Douglas Olson Email & Phone Number

Carver, Mn, Us

London, Gb

- Oversee multiple global software teams that are recognized for defining and delivering innovative software solutions- Drive the overall vision, strategy and objectives for analytic products and development- Lead and facilitate new product development from concept to launch- Coordinate activities with key stakeholders to ensure successful product delivery- Oversee staff operations, business planning, and budget including but not limited FTE, consulting, and other resources- Ability to balance customer needs, business objectives, and technology trends to define the product roadmap- Strong cross functional leadership skills- Foster innovation throughout the development process- Work closely with cross-functional stake-holders, such as Marketing, Operations, Sales, and other R & D and development groups to solve problems and to guide projects forward- Experience in designing and delivering software for Windows, Mac, Web, and Mobile- Build, justify, and manage resources, including annual budgets, personnel, equipment, and technology - Coach, mentor, and develop individuals and build high performance teams- Define goals, perform reviews with all direct reports, including performance based evaluations and career development activities- Support legal teams in matters related to intellectual property protection, including IP strategy, ideation, patenting, and licensing- Research and implement emerging technology- RPA, GPU, Spatial, Location Intelligence, Location Analytics, UI/UX, Model Automation, SQL and data management and automation, catastrophe modeling efficiencies, and oversight of technology choices and implementation

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Benfield was acquired by Aon- Oversee several software teams that are recognized for defining and delivering innovative software solutions- Drive the overall strategy and objectives for product development- Lead and facilitate new product development from concept to launch- Coordinate activities with key stakeholders to ensure successful product delivery- Oversee staff operations, business planning, and budget including but not limited FTE, consulting, and other resources- Ability to balance customer needs, business objectives, and technology trends to define the product roadmap- Strong cross functional leadership skills- Foster innovation throughout the development process- Work closely with cross-functional stake-holders, such as Marketing, Operations, Sales, and other R & D and development groups to solve problems and to guide projects forward- Experience in designing and delivering software for Windows, Mac, Web, and Mobile- Build, justify, and manage resources, including annual budgets, personnel, equipment, and technology - Coach, mentor, and develop individuals and build high performance teams- Define goals, perform reviews with all direct reports, including performance based evaluations and career development activities- Support legal teams in matters related to intellectual property protection, including IP strategy, ideation, patenting, and licensing

Lead innovative software solutions for the handheld industry.Software deployed to thousands of users across numerous vertical markets rely on proven mobile ordering and pricebook management systems every day.- Mobile Enterprise, Remote Order Entry & Field Service Solutions- Retail Price Management and Scanning Systems- Mobile Point Of Sale and Inventory Tracking Systems

Co-owner, visionary, evangelist, and technology leader for PocketStudio. PocketStudio allows developers to create native PalmOS applications in a state-of-the-art IDE and compiler. - Drove technology, product vision, including business plan & sales strategy - Generated business relationships- Created brand development- Evangelist and public speaker for company- Drive the overall strategy and objectives for product development- Lead and facilitate product development from concept to launch

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