The Real Douglas J Olson

Business Owner. Father. Gamer. Painter of Minis. Maybe slightly Anarchocapitalistic. And definitely somewhat cranky. But generally a pretty nice guy.

[The Real Douglas J Olson @douglasjolson]

Trouble finding that perfect IT candidate? Call me! That's Olson Resources specialty!

[The Real Douglas J Olson @douglasjolson]

@ptassara1953 @ABC I was told I wouldnt always have a calculator and needed to know math. Im writing this on that “not-a-calculator” I have near me almost all the time. Of course, I also know math, and can use a rotary phone, write cursive, and use a typewriter…

[The Real Douglas J Olson @douglasjolson]

@AnatoliKopadze Nice when you arent having to wait for token reset twice a day or pay hundreds daily for the extra time.

[The Real Douglas J Olson @douglasjolson]

Based on a true story.

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[The Real Douglas J Olson @douglasjolson]

I just published The Priest’s Walk https://t.co/aV0G4xP9Do

[The Real Douglas J Olson @douglasjolson]

Check out my latest article: Data Governance Priorities for Q3: Embedding Stewardship, Metrics, and Accountability https://t.co/H0U60xVWhL via @LinkedIn

[The Real Douglas J Olson @douglasjolson]

I just published The CIO’s Guide to Social Commerce — Part 4: Data Strategy for Social Commerce https://t.co/IjERNaJd2K

[The Real Douglas J Olson @douglasjolson]

I just published The Happy Executive: Why Strategic Rest Builds Better Leaders https://t.co/PwiNQK95XG

[The Real Douglas J Olson @douglasjolson]

Check out my latest article: Top 5 Business Process Transformation Opportunities for TPCi — And Why I Want to Help Lead Them https://t.co/tVKba5f4fW via @LinkedIn

[The Real Douglas J Olson @douglasjolson]

I just published Getting Seen: Real Tips for Job Seekers in a Market Full of Ghosts https://t.co/4M8viMDbr7

[The Real Douglas J Olson @douglasjolson]

Check out my latest article: NDC’s Unintended Failures: A Deep Dive into Airline Distribution Challenges https://t.co/9VpSEt0GzF via @LinkedIn

[The Real Douglas J Olson @douglasjolson]

If you’re in a quiet season—between roles, between titles, between clarity—you’re not alone.

It’s uncomfortable.
It’s also where we grow.
Don’t rush it.
Don’t waste it.

The next right thing is coming. I believe that.

[The Real Douglas J Olson @douglasjolson]

Check out my latest article: You Didn’t Know Me When https://t.co/dgD3OdHMxI via @LinkedIn

[The Real Douglas J Olson @douglasjolson]

The people who know how to build calm inside complexity don’t shout about it.

They ask better questions.
They build better teams.
They get things unstuck.
That’s who I try to be.
If that’s what you need, let’s talk.

[The Real Douglas J Olson @douglasjolson]

I just published 5 Things You Should Lock Down Before Data Mandates Catch You Off Guard https://t.co/KCuKp7AFir

[The Real Douglas J Olson @douglasjolson]

Still an owner at Olson Resources.

If you're hiring IT leaders or specialists and want real professionals—not keyword chasers—we can help.

Quietly, consistently, we get it done.

DM me or visit https://t.co/JtEqV8nSjn
#hiring #techrecruiting

[The Real Douglas J Olson @douglasjolson]

Everyone’s talking about AI.

Few are ready for what happens when the data underneath it breaks.

Governance isn’t glamorous—but it’s the foundation. And I’ve spent my career fixing the cracks before they collapse.

That’s the real work.
#AI #DataGovernance

[The Real Douglas J Olson @douglasjolson]

Been thinking a lot about what it means to find the right role—especially after leading, building, and transforming systems for decades.

When the work is complex, quiet judgment matters more than loud confidence.

I’m looking for that room. #leadership #strategy

[The Real Douglas J Olson @douglasjolson]

Check out my latest article: The CIO’s Guide to Social Commerce – Part 3: The Key Technologies Powering Social Commerce https://t.co/sCcyZKGNdW via @LinkedIn

[The Real Douglas J Olson @douglasjolson]

The CIO’s Guide to Social Commerce – Part 2: Making the Business Case https://t.co/sFj2Va8SNv

[The Real Douglas J Olson @douglasjolson]

Check out my latest article: Building Your First Data Governance Dashboard: Turning Stewardship Into Insight https://t.co/ETznvNU2Cp via @LinkedIn