Team
Who We Are
Octavian Technology Group is made up of like-minded professionals who have true passion for their craft.
Brad Zepecki
President / CEO
I founded Octavian Technology Group to help clients manage the ever-changing technology landscape and create a greater level of awareness of the power of data, so clients can take full advantage of it to move their businesses forward.
Dave Pahl
VP Data Science and Analytics
In my role with Octavian Technology Group, I focus on helping clients leverage data science and analytics to improve their business. I advocate for and educate clients about the data-science value proposition. I develop high-performing teams that deliver a full spectrum of analytics across all facets of an organization, from service to marketing, to internal operations.
Carolyn Olsen
Principal Data Scientist
In my role as data scientist, I work with clients to identify opportunities to leverage machine learning, including predictive models and natural language processing to generate revenue or operate more efficiently.
Before joining Octavian Technology Group, I worked as a data scientist in various industries including healthcare, financial services, criminal justice, and manufacturing.
Chris Turner
Operations and Project Management Director
Before joining Octavian Technology Group, I spent 6 years as a developer and fifteen years as a digital producer delivering software systems and data science applications for many of the most noted brands in Wisconsin: Trek Bikes, Quad Graphics, Miller Coors, SAB, Johnson Outdoor, Northwestern Mutual and Harley Davidson.
I’m a Certified Scrum Master, Product Owner, Kanban Manager and am SAFe® SPC4 certified.