Hi! I'm Dr. Randy Olson. I turn ambitious AI ideas into business wins - bridging the gap between technical promise and real-world impact. My work sits at the crossroads of data science, AI engineering, and executive strategy, where I help leadership teams cut through the noise, focus on the highest-impact opportunities, and architect solutions that actually move the needle.
Across edtech, biotech, finance, and enterprise, I've guided organizations to uncover the critical 20% of business efforts that drive 80% of the value. Whether it's designing LLM-powered conversational systems, building computer vision pipelines, or launching predictive analytics platforms, my approach always ties back to what matters most: measurable results and strategic advantage.
My journey started with creative data science projects like mapping optimal road trips and solving Where's Waldo with machine learning - work that's been featured in the New York Times, Wired, and FiveThirtyEight. Today, I apply the same analytical rigor and innovative thinking to help organizations of all sizes transform how they leverage data and AI to make truly impactful decisions.
Based in Portland, Oregon and collaborating worldwide, I partner with organizations ready to see AI as more than just a buzzword. If you're looking for a guide who can translate the latest breakthroughs into tangible business value, let's connect and build something remarkable.