Rick Olson

Rick Olson possesses extensive experience in database administration and technical leadership, currently serving as the Manager of Data Platform Services at Artisan Partners since February 2014. Responsibilities include modernizing the database platform and transitioning to cloud technologies, along with overseeing administration and project tasks for data-reliant systems. Prior roles include Senior Database Administrator at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare, Manager of Software Engineering at Insurity, and Database Administrator positions at AQS, Snap On Tools, and Marquette University, where Rick has consistently contributed to infrastructure design, performance tuning, security compliance, and disaster recovery efforts. Educational credentials include studies at Cardinal Stritch University, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and UWC-Washington County.