Hi, I’m Olga

I bring clarity to complex product problems—and help teams move forward.

I’m a skilled communicator that can usually sort things out when a team is not really sure how to start or what to do next.

And, yes, I’m European. And, yes, I speak multiple languages.

What I do

I’m most effective at the intersection of product strategy, systems thinking, and execution - where business goals, user needs, and technical constraints must come together.

At Alaska Airlines, I led a multi-year transformation replacing 8 legacy systems used by 13,500 employees, cutting error management time by 85% and reporting time by 65%.

My strengths

Complex problem solving

  • Organizing a lot of moving parts

  • Expert pattern recognition

  • Clear storytelling

Vast synthesis toolbox

  • Service blueprints, journey maps, etc.

  • Data movement diagrams

  • Custom diagramming for storytelling

Cross functional communication

  • Build relationships and trust

  • Speak everyone’s language

  • Organize teams with different expertises

How I lead

Trust experts on my team

I’ve been working with incredibly talented teams throughout my career. I’ve learned it’s best to let my colleagues be the experts of their domains and it’s my job to ask the right questions.

Be curious, ask questions

Every decision should be grounded in a clear “why”: whether it’s user impact, business value, or technical need.

Build confidence

I make sure teams have what they need to move forward with confidence: clarity, alignment, and direction.

From the people in the room

  • Olga works responsibly, while still innovating. She is highly motived to produce value for the customer. Problem-solving with Olga is fun.

    Laura Fry, former direct manager

  • Olga has an incredible attention to detail and thoughtfulness in her work that it pushes the rest of us to follow suit.

    Anthony Casson, former engineering colleague

  • Her ability to effectively navigate a team of people toward a single mission while supporting their diverse ideas is impressive. Olga has a natural leadership ability and her passion for innovation is contagious.

    Angela Ridge, Senior Director at OSU Ecampus

My personal mission:

To create clarity, alignment, and momentum so teams can do their best work together. We win together.