Brenda Olson, M.S.
About Brenda Olson, M.S.
Brenda Olson, M.S., is a Senior Business Intelligence Developer/Analyst at Transamerica Retirement Solutions, where she has worked since 2016. She has extensive experience in database management and software development, with previous roles at IBM Global Services and Merkle Inc.
Work at Transamerica
Brenda Olson has been employed at Transamerica Retirement Solutions since 2016, serving as a Senior Business Intelligence Developer/Analyst. In this role, she focuses on developing and maintaining business intelligence solutions that support the company's retirement services. Her responsibilities include optimizing query performance and ensuring the efficient management of data related to retirement plans.
Previous Experience at IBM Global Services
Prior to her current position, Brenda Olson worked at IBM Global Services from 2000 to 2009 as a Technical Team Leader. During her nine years there, she led technical teams in various projects, contributing to the development of solutions that met client needs. Her experience at IBM laid the foundation for her expertise in business intelligence and system development.
Education and Expertise
Brenda Olson holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from Union College, where she studied from 1986 to 1992. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the Rochester Institute of Technology between 1981 and 1984. Additionally, she completed an Associate's degree in Applied Science in Computer Science at Northampton County Area Community College from 1979 to 1981. Furthering her education, she studied SQL Server 2008, ASP.NET 3.5, ADO.NET, and C#, achieving the status of Microsoft Certified Professional Developer at LasComp Institute of IT.
Technical Skills and Methodologies
Brenda Olson has extensive experience utilizing Agile and SDLC development methodologies across various database platforms, including MS SQL Server, Oracle, and Netezza. She is proficient in using tools such as Tortoise SVN for change management, TIDAL for production job scheduling, and JIRA for problem tracking. Her technical skills include developing and maintaining ASP.NET C# programs, SSIS packages, and custom international marketing databases.
Achievements and Recognition
Throughout her career, Brenda Olson has received team recognition awards for her contributions in teamwork, mentorship, and support. She has been acknowledged by management for the timely delivery of five database builds, highlighting her commitment to project deadlines and quality. Her work in developing applications and optimizing database performance has significantly contributed to her teams' successes.