Matt Olsen

Expert in data analytics for Telecom and Media Providers

Matt Olsen is the Director, HR Business Partner at Splunk, where he is responsible for providing strategic human resources support within the organization. His role involves aligning HR initiatives with business objectives to enhance organizational effectiveness and employee engagement.

Prior to his position at Splunk, Olsen gained extensive experience in various HR roles, contributing to workforce planning, talent management, and organizational development. His educational background includes studies at Brigham Young University, which has equipped him with the skills necessary for his current role in a tech-driven environment.

Olsen is based in the San Diego Metropolitan Area and is active on LinkedIn, where he connects with professionals in the industry.1 2

Experience

Global Strategist, Communications and Media at Splunk (July 2019 - Present)

Principal Architect - Digital Transformation / Big Data Analytics at CenturyLink (June 2017 - July 2019), Principal Architect - Adaptive Platforms Big Data Analytics and Intelligence at CenturyLink (August 2015 - June 2017), Principal Architect - Performance Management and Analytics at CenturyLink (April 2011 - August 2015), Staff Internet Engineer at CenturyLink (July 2005 - April 2011), Engineering Manager at CenturyLink (July 2000 - June 2005), Engineer / Project Manager / Manager at UUNet / WCOM / MCI (July 1997 - July 2000), Senior Network Engineer at Sprint Intl / GlobalOne (July 1995 - July 1997)

Education

Bachelor of Arts - BA, International Studies at University of California, Berkeley (1987 - 1990), MS, Computer Science at George Mason (1996 - 1998), Bachelor of Science - BS, Resource Economics at University of California, Berkeley (1987 - 1990)