Gregory Olson

Gregory Olson has a diverse work experience in the field of IT and network security. Gregory started their career at Cargill in 1995 as a Telecommunications Network Analyst, where they installed and maintained telephony solutions. Gregory then transitioned to the role of Global LAN/Wireless Network Analyst and later became a Sr Network Analyst at Cargill, managing network infrastructure and security solutions.

After leaving Cargill in 2014, Gregory worked at Check Point Software Technologies as a Security Engineer, supporting the Midwest Territory Manager in identifying cybersecurity solution requirements for customers. Gregory then joined Midpoint Technology, Inc. as an Independent Contractor, responsible for delivering information security services to enterprise customers.

In 2016, Gregory moved to Valspar as a Network Security Analyst, and in 2017, they joined Sherwin-Williams as a Sr IT Engineer. In this role, they contributed to global paint and coatings manufacturer's IT operations and support.

Throughout their career, Gregory has gained extensive knowledge and experience in network security, information security services, and IT operations.

Gregory Olson attended Lake Superior College from 1987 to 1989, but there is no information available regarding the degree or field of study they pursued at that time. In terms of certifications, they obtained several in the field of network security and administration. These include the Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA) from Palo Alto Networks in March 2022, the Zscaler Certified Cloud Administrator - Internet Access from Zscaler in March 2019, the Zscaler Certified Cloud Administrator - Private Access from Zscaler in March 2019, the Cisco Certified Network Associate Cyber Ops (CCNA Cyber Ops) from Cisco in April 2018, the Algosec Security Administrator (CASA) from AlgoSec in November 2017, the ForeScout Certified Administrator (FSCA) from ForeScout Technologies Inc. in October 2017, the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) from (ISC)² in June 2017, the Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) from Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd. in February 2015, and the CCNA Routing and Switching from Cisco in June 2006.