Jacob Olsen
About Jacob Olsen
Jacob Olsen is a Distinguished Engineer at Gemini with over 20 years of experience in building applications across various platforms. He has a strong focus on startups, large-scale data, and distributed systems, and is also involved in mentoring startups through the Portland Incubator Experiment (PIE).
Current Role at Gemini
Jacob Olsen currently holds the position of Distinguished Engineer at Gemini. His tenure at Gemini has seen him evolve through various roles, demonstrating a versatile skill set and deep expertise in technology and security engineering.
Past Roles at Gemini
Prior to his current role, Jacob Olsen served as Interim Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Gemini, where he worked for seven months in 2023. He also held the role of Architect from 2021 to 2023 and was the Director of Security Engineering from 2018 to 2022. His initial role at Gemini was as Founding Infrastructure Engineer, from 2015 to 2018. Throughout these positions, Olsen contributed significantly to the company's technological advancements and security protocols.
Previous Experience at Superlunar and Smart Mocha
Jacob Olsen worked as an Architect at Superlunar from 2021 to 2023, operating out of Portland, Oregon. Before that, he was the Co-Founder and CTO of Smart Mocha from 2013 to 2014, also in Portland. His roles in these companies demonstrate his entrepreneurial spirit and ability to lead technological innovations in different settings.
Roles in Advisory and Mentor Positions
Jacob Olsen is currently an Advisor at PayRange, a role he has held since 2015. He is also a Partner at Corporate Coercion LLC since 2012 and a Mentor at the Portland Incubator Experiment (PIE) since 2011. In these capacities, Olsen leverages his extensive experience to guide startups and emerging businesses in their growth and technological strategies.
Earlier Career and Achievements
Olsen's earlier career includes notable roles such as VP of Engineering at AppFog (2011-2013), Performance Architect at Motorola Mobile Devices (2009-2011), and Technical Advisor at Second Porch Inc. (2009-2011). Additionally, he was the Principal at Urbanverb from 1998 to 2015. His longstanding career highlights his dedication and expertise in software development and engineering across various platforms.
Educational Background and Expertise
Jacob Olsen received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Marketing & Management from Portland State University. He has over 20 years of experience in building applications for internet, mobile, server, and desktop platforms. His expertise is particularly strong in startups, large-scale data, and distributed systems. This foundation supports his passion for engaging users with innovative software solutions.