Chris Olsen

Chris Olsen is the Head of Sales Engineering at Tidalwave, the Only Agentic AI Mortgage POS+ built to eliminate inefficiencies on both sides of the mortgage transaction. With a deep foundation in technology, lending, and operations, Chris plays a critical role in shaping how Tidalwave delivers value through its AI-first mortgage platform that’s transforming borrower experiences while improving lender efficiency, compliance, and ROI.

At Tidalwave, Chris leads pre-sales engineering and technical discovery—working closely with prospects, customers, and internal teams to ensure that Tidalwave’s Agentic AI doesn’t just fit within existing mortgage tech stacks but actively enhances them. His work supports Tidalwave’s broader mission: to bring real-time, accurate borrower guidance, decision-ready data, and intelligent automation to every step of the mortgage process.

Chris brings more than 15 years of experience across fintech, financial services, and enterprise software. Prior to joining Tidalwave, he served as Enterprise Relationship Manager at SimpleNexus, a nCino company, and Vice President of Sales Engineering at OpenClose Loan Origination Software. He also spent four years as a Senior Technical Solution Sales Engineer at Ellie Mae and also co-founded ClosersEdge, a software startup focused on improving the mortgage experience through custom-built solutions. All these experiences give Chris a unique perspective on innovation from both the startup and enterprise sides of the industry.

He remains a respected voice on how purpose-built mortgage technology can reduce operational drag, support compliance, and drive better outcomes for both borrowers and lenders.