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Intelligence executives can actually consume.
Popcorn Intelligence exists so a leader can read what changed and check where it came from, without commissioning another reconciliation by hand.
The company
Popcorn Intelligence builds governed AI agents that reconcile operating data, explain what changed, and deliver briefings leaders can verify.
The work starts with a diagnostic on a real decision. It does not start with a portal or a product tour. This site does not publish Popcorn client names, case studies, or results.
People
Paul Olson
IT leader. Databases, architecture, engineering, and development.
Paul is an IT leader focused on databases, architecture, engineering, and development. He brings a craftsman’s approach to infrastructure and data systems.
He is Database Engineering Manager at bswift Inc. (Aetna, now CVS Health), from 2013 to the present. Before that he was Senior Database Engineer at Illinois Tool Works (2010–2013) and Database Engineer at United Technologies (2004–2010).
He is based near the Indiana Dunes in Northwest Indiana, and is accessible from Chicagoland.
Current practice
- SQL Server
- Windows Server
- VMware
- AWS
- Power BI
- Hadoop
- F5
- SharePoint
- .NET
- C#
- PowerShell
- Python
His résumé also lists PostgreSQL, Oracle, and Azure among the platforms he has used.
How he works
- Infrastructure architecture, data engineering, and IT leadership
- SQL Server architectures, including Always On and Distributed Availability Groups
- Migrations across data centers into AWS
- HIPAA- and SOX-oriented data governance
- Custom backup and de-identification work
- Mentoring, and technical guidance for executives
From colleagues
These comments are quoted from Paul’s résumé. They are not testimonials for Popcorn Intelligence, and this site does not present them as client results.
“Paul consistently demonstrated a rare combination of innovation and reliability.”
“He brings both the high level planning and oversight skills; as well as a detailed knowledge of our software, database, servers, devices, and programming.”
Résumé certifications
Listed on Paul’s résumé. These are individual credentials. They are not certifications of Popcorn Intelligence, and they are not a claim that this website or a future engagement is certified.
- Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
- Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), SQL Server
- CompTIA Security+
- Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP: Database Administrator)
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals