Dan Olsen: podcast appearances and interviews

Dan R. Olsen Jr. is an American computer scientist known for his work in human–computer interaction and information science. He served in the computer science department at Brigham Young University from 1984 until his retirement in 2015, including a tenure as department chair from 1992 to 1996. Olsen also directed the Human-Computer Interaction Institute at Carnegie Mellon University between 1996 and 1998. He is recognized for his contributions to the understanding of how humans interact with computer systems. Beyond his academic career, Olsen is a product management trainer and author of the book “The Lean Product Playbook,” which provides guidance on iterative product development and lean methodologies. His work emphasizes improving product design through user-centered approaches and effective management practices.