Gunnar Olsen
About Gunnar Olsen
Gunnar Olsen serves as the Vice President of IT, Operations, and Facilities at Backstop Solutions Group, a position he has held since 2021. With a background in IT management and operations spanning over two decades, he has previously worked in various roles at Coghill Capital Management, The Land of Nod, and DARC Corporation.
Current Role at Backstop Solutions Group
Gunnar Olsen currently serves as the Vice President of IT, Operations, and Facilities at Backstop Solutions Group. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's strategic direction and operational efficiency in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, he oversees the integration of technology and operations to enhance service delivery and support organizational goals.
Previous Experience at Backstop Solutions Group
Before his current role, Gunnar Olsen worked at Backstop Solutions Group in various capacities. He served as the Senior Systems Administrator from 2013 to 2018, where he managed IT systems and infrastructure. Following this, he was the Director of IT, Operations, and Facilities from 2018 to 2021, focusing on aligning IT strategies with business objectives in the Greater Chicago Area.
Career Background in IT Management
Gunnar Olsen has extensive experience in IT management across several organizations. He worked as the IT Manager at The Land of Nod from 2003 to 2006 and at DARC Corporation from 1998 to 2003. Additionally, he held the position of IT Manager and Trading Operations Manager at Coghill Capital Management from 2006 to 2013, where he was responsible for overseeing IT operations and trading systems.
Educational Background in Engineering
Gunnar Olsen earned a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Materials Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. His studies spanned from 1993 to 1997, providing him with a strong foundation in engineering principles that he has applied throughout his career in IT and operations.