Mike Olsen is the Founder & CEO of Proctorio, an online proctoring company that uses machine learning and facial recognition technologies to validate student activity and identities in computer-based learning environments. Dubbed an “Artful Hacker” by PC Magazine and named one of Arizona’s "35 Entrepreneurs Under 35” by the Arizona Republic, Mike is a leader in creating educational technology that protects student privacy while increasing the value of online degrees. As Lead Research Software Engineer for ASU Online, Mike helped develop one of the world’s premiere online educational systems. Having graduated from Arizona State University with degrees in Aeronautics and Software Engineering, Mike has a reputation for disrupting old paradigms and increasing student success in digital classrooms.

Mike is an adroit and dynamic speaker with a global perspective on cybersecurity and data protection. He recently spoke before an international audience at the OEB Global Conference in Berlin on the implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in Europe. As a prominent member of the Phoenix startup community, Mike enjoys discussing his experiences as a founder, innovator, and leader. Mike is actively engaged in research and discussions on data security and protecting student privacy.