Olga Gekht
About Olga Gekht
Olga Gekht is a Senior Data Ops Manager at Podium, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in database management and operations, having held various roles at organizations such as Strategic Education, Inc., Capella University, and Cargill.
Work at Podium
Olga Gekht serves as the Senior Data Ops Manager at Podium, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing data operations and ensuring the efficiency of data management processes. Her work contributes to the overall data strategy and operational excellence of the company, which is located in Lehi, Utah.
Previous Experience at Strategic Education, Inc.
Prior to her current role, Olga worked at Strategic Education, Inc. as the Senior Manager of Database and Core Engineering from 2019 to 2022. During her three years there, she managed database systems and core engineering projects, enhancing the organization’s data infrastructure and operational capabilities.
Career at Capella University
Olga Gekht has extensive experience at Capella University, where she held multiple positions. She served as a Senior Database Administrator from 2011 to 2015, followed by a role as Manager of Core Engineering and Database Operations from 2015 to 2019. Her tenure at Capella University spanned a total of seven years, during which she played a key role in managing database systems and engineering operations.
Early Career at Cargill and Carlson Companies
Olga began her career as a Technical Analyst at Cargill, where she worked from 1997 to 1999. She then joined Carlson Companies, Inc. as a Senior Oracle DBA, serving from 1999 to 2005. These early roles provided her with foundational experience in database management and technical analysis.
Education in Computer Science
Olga Gekht earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Minnesota. She studied from 1994 to 1997, gaining essential knowledge and skills that have supported her career in data operations and database management.