A Tech Solutions Consultant with Service Express, IBM Champion for Power (2017-2023), IBM Fresh Face of IBM i (October 2017), Member of the Common S.E.T. (Strategic Education Team), founder of the “Midrange Meetup” in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on the steering committee for YIP’s (Young i Professionals), and on the board for SEMIUG (South East Michigan IBM i User Group).I spend most my professional time working with clients running IBM i on IBM Power Systems and have aligned myself with a portfolio and team focused on delivering great value to IBM i clients.
With a background and passion for lean manufacturing my mind is wired to seek the most efficient means toward producing a desired result. IBM Power Systems think the same way, and they can, due to IBM owning the whole solution stack. We believe in extreme efficiency, not sprawling server farms that require Band-Aids, duct-tape and lots of attention. Efficiency within the walls of the data center can and is driving competitive advantage across all industries. I believe it’s my duty to share my knowledge and experiences with companies, so they can make an educated decision prior to purchasing that next x86 data center brick. I also speak at conferences and local user group meetings, attend industry conferences/events, and deliver opinions, ideas, and lessons learned through social media and authoring.
Megan Olson began her career at Fortra in 2021 as a Software Engineer Intern after earning her degree in Software Development in 2020. She now serves as Lead Engineer and Product Manager for multiple Powertech products on IBM i, including Powertech Encryption and Authority Broker. Megan has a strong technical focus on system security, Agile product development, RPG programming, and platform innovation. Recognized by TechChannel as a rising talent in the IBM i community, she is committed to shaping the platform’s future, most recently joining the QUSER and Southeast Michigan (SEMIUG) IBM i user groups. She is deeply passionate about programming on IBM i, mentoring new developers, and contributing to the platform’s continued growth—passions that led her to join the N2i Committee.