About

Mike Olsen is the Founder and CEO of Proctorio Inc., an online proctoring company that utilizes machine learning and facial detection technologies to validate student activity and identities in computer-based learning environments. He is a disruptor and a leader in creating educational technology that protects student privacy while increasing the value of online degrees. Mike has a reputation for increasing student success in digital classrooms and disrupting old paradigms. He was named one of Arizona's "35 Entrepreneurs Under 35" by the Arizona Republic and dubbed an "Artful Hacker" by PC Magazine. Mike graduated from Arizona State University with degrees in Aeronautics and Software Engineering. He has experience as a Research Scientist, ML, Software Engineer, and Senior Software Engineer. As Lead Research Software Engineer for ASU Online, he helped develop one of the world's premiere online educational systems. He ran a secret team of engineers at ASU in charge of special projects for the university. He was also the developer behind http://asuonline.asu.edu and related marketing websites focusing on UX, API creation, SEO, Google Analytics, and conversion optimization to increase return on investment. He is the architect behind tracking code for multiple subdomains across the entire university, including the asu.edu homepage and both undergraduate and graduate applications. 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, he 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. Proctorio offers live, automated, record & review, and secure browser online proctoring. Their technology provides scalable, cost-effective solutions to validating student identity and activity during computer-based exams. It integrates directly within existing learning management systems, meaning there are no extra logins to remember, no scheduling of exams, and no changes to either course content or assessments. Proctorio is based out of Scottsdale, Arizona, and was founded by former ASU Online engineers. Staffed by current and former digital learning instructors and students, their implementation and support team is dedicated to student success and academic integrity. Proctorio encourages academic integrity for online students while promoting confidence in online academic programs, certifications, and employee testing. Mike has a Master of