Nicholas Olds is a Business Analyst at Makai Labs, where he helps organizations bridge the gap between business goals and technical execution. With over six years of experience across financial services, healthcare, and technology sectors, Nicholas specializes in translating complex requirements into actionable deliverables, leading cross-functional teams to produce scalable solutions.

Prior to his time at Makai Labs, Nicholas worked as a consultant at Avanade, where he served in project management and software development roles across a range of high-impact projects. His work has included automating regulatory reporting for global financial institutions, building cloud-based tools, and developing internal platforms to streamline operations. Drawing on a background in business development, full-stack engineering, and cloud technologies, he has worked closely with both technical and business stakeholders to ensure delivery aligns with strategic outcomes.

Nicholas holds a Bachelor of Science in Informatics from the University of Washington, where he received the Academic Excellence Award. Outside of his client work, he is passionate about education and equity. Nicholas‘ love for music continues to shape the way he approaches collaboration, creativity, and community-building.