Lowell Olson's Email Addresses & Phone Numbers

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Intern Software Engineer @ Created desktop application to enhance collection and presentation of sprint metrics. Utilized Microsoft Excel and the Rally plug in for Excel. The resulting application reduced data collection time per three-week sprint, from 24 man-hours to approximately 20 minutes and automated the process of chart creation and web publishing of sprint metrics. From this internship I gained a solid understanding of Agile methodologies, insight into how leadership tracks team progress, and experience in test automation and software QA techniques. From June 2014 to August 2014 (3 months) Undergraduate Student Researcher @ Collected power trace data for use in modeling super computing workloads. Operated automated "Mantis" data collection suite. Integrated super computing benchmark tests. Constructed json library to archive all power trace data. Built graphical representations of power trace data using R. See my publications section below for more about this research. From June 2013 to August 2013 (3 months) First Sergeant @ Advisor to squadron Commander (CEO) on all health, morale, welfare, discipline and personnel issues affecting over 900 personnel. Focal point for professional development and leadership, advisor on quality force management, reviewed all annual performance reports, decorations and enlisted personnel actions. Identified squadron morale trends and provided timely problem-area assessments. From January 2006 to February 2011 (5 years 2 months) Chief of Plans and Programs @ Leader of 20 member project management, logistics, network integration & finance team. Provided secure data, voice and video communications to National Reconnaissance Office, DoD & NASA. - Conducted project planning and execution; developed implementation plans & circuit design specs - Deireced network configuration management for 38 remote locations - Supervised circuit quality control and testing program - Provided direct support to Cabinet-level and senior DoD decision makers From December 2000 to December 2005 (5 years 1 month) Secure Communication Systems Maintenance Technician @ Responsible for installation, configuration and maintenance of secure deployable communications equipment valued at over $8 million. Deployed throughout Europe, Africa and the middle east in support of Joint Chiefs of Staff, United States European Command, NATO and United States Air Forces in Europe contingencies. Provided technical assistance and engineering support for deployed users on matters concerning secure communications systems. Modified equipment and systems to comply with National Security Agency instructions. From 1996 to 1999 (3 years) Secure Communications Systems Maintenance Technician @ From October 1994 to December 1996 (2 years 3 months) Secure Communications Systems Maintenance Technician @ From October 1992 to October 1994 (2 years 1 month) Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science @ Sonoma State University From 2012 to 2015 Associate of Applied Science, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General @ Community College of the Air Force From 2005 to 2006 Associate in Applied Science Electronic Systems Technology, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications @ Community College of the Air Force From 1992 to 2004 Associate of Arts (A.A.), General Studies @ Itasca Community College From 1989 to 1992 Lowell Olson is skilled in: C++, Program Management, Windows, Java, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Human Resources, C, Customer Service, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, HTML, Microsoft Word, Leadership, Security Clearance