Lucas Olson

Background

About Lucas Olson

I am an international researcher with a background leading diverse teams and a passion for solving puzzles. I collaborate with experts to deliver impactful insights to organizational decision-makers. I enjoy helping people and organizations work with messy financial data. I’ve been told Excel is my superpower. My career as a researcher began as a consultant for universities, developing new programs and campuses around the world. I’ve since worked with businesses, government, and nonprofits to develop new products and initiatives. I have an expertise in data governance around sensitive information. A sample of previous, proud accomplishments includes: Producing 100+ customized, mixed-method research reports identifying targeted insights and recommendations to inform executive decision-making across multiple continents. Building a cross-border panel dataset using 50 years of financial data to complete an econometric analysis on the impact of development policies. Managing a cloud database of 607 digital media files for an Indigenous community-based digital book project. Specialties: Mixed-method research Computational statistics, modeling, and forecasting (Python, R, and MySQL) Interviews, surveys, focus groups, and participant observation Financial analysis and budget forecasting Data governance, particularly with sensitive information Digital media management (images, video, and audio) Strategic planning and organizational change Program management, monitoring, and evaluation Cross-cultural communication Knowledge management I am currently based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Please feel free to connect with me at: lucaskolson@gmail.com