About Applied OLAP

On a mission to deliver confidence behind every cell.

Tim Tow

You will always know where we stand, and we will always stand with you. The values I grew up with in my family, hard work, honesty, and doing the right thing even when it’s difficult, are the same values shaping this company today. I built this business the long way by listening, improving, and putting customers first. We grew without outside investors because I wanted every decision to be grounded in what actually helps people do their jobs better, not what looks good in a pitch deck. You deserve a partner who thinks like that. Someone who treats your challenges as their own. Someone who keeps their word. That’s what you can expect from me and from everyone on our team.

Meet our team

Tim Tow

Tim is the founder and President of Applied OLAP and the visionary for the innovative Dodeca products. He has been working with Oracle Essbase since 1995. In addition to his role as President of the company Tim is a recognized expert in Essbase technology particularly the Java API and is an Oracle ACE Alumni. Tim was also one of the first Excel experts in the world to be recognized by Microsoft as a “Most Valuable Professional” for his contribution to the community of Excel users. Prior to founding Applied OLAP, Tim had roles in finance as a consultant and financial analyst. He started his career as a Certified Public Accountant with Deloitte Haskins and Sells. Tim received his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Central Michigan University. Tim Tow's Blog
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Jason Jones

Jason is Applied OLAP‘s Chief Security Officer and VP of Engineering. He joined Applied OLAP in 2016. His primary role is to support product development, leveraging his extensive technical expertise and industry knowledge. Jason began his career with The Kroger Company as a store-level employee. He eventually worked his way up to the role of financial systems developer, working with the company’s Essbase team, including during the implementation of Dodeca. After 11 years with Kroger, Jason held positions as an application developer, solutions architect, and consultant with Symetra Financial, Advanced EPM Consulting, and Key Performance Ideas. Jason also founded his own company, Saxifrage Systems LLC, for which he developed Drillbridge. Drillbridge software handles drill-through requests from Oracle Smart View, Planning/PBCS, and Financial Reporting. Coincident with Jason joining Applied OLAP, the company acquired Drillbridge as an addition to its product line. Jason has been recognized by Oracle with the “Oracle ACE” designation. His contributions to the community include various tools for the EPM ecosystem and numerous blog posts covering a wide variety of technical topics. He is also a frequent speaker at seminars, including the ODTUG Kscope conferences. Jason holds a degree in Computer Science from the University of Washington. Jason Jones’ Hyperion Blog

Julie Jacobs

Julie is Vice-president of Business Development and Marketing. She joined Applied OLAP in 2014. Julie directs all aspects of the company’s sales and marketing activities. She works closely with the executive team and co-workers in developing and articulating the Dodeca value proposition. Prior to joining Applied OLAP Julie had almost a decade of experience in sales and marketing with various Oracle Platinum partner designated consulting firms. Julie began her career as a Certified Public Accountant with Margolin, Winer & Evens LLP and held positions in industry including Director of Finance and Controller. Julie received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting with a minor in Economics from Queens College, CUNY. She serves the Oracle EPM community as a Board Member of the OATUG EPM/Hyperion Special Interest Group.

Tim Faitsch

Tim is a Technical Solutions Director. He joined Applied OLAP in 2019. His primary role is to support the sales and marketing team. He regularly conducts Dodeca training classes and Dodeca webinars. Tim began his career as an Essbase consultant and that has been his focus ever since. Tim is an Oracle Essbase 11 Certified Implementation Specialist. He’s worked in a variety of roles over the years in the financial services and retail industries. Tim is an active member of the Essbase community and has been recognized as an “Oracle ACE”. He maintains an Essbase related blog, speaks frequently at user conferences and has been a regular contributor to various Essbase web forums over the past 20 years. Tim holds a bachelors in Economics from Purdue University and an MBA in Finance from DePaul University. Tim Faitsch’s Essbase Blog

Our History

1998

Founded Applied OLAP
1998

2000

First Fortune 50 Company Customer (Still a Dodeca customer)
2000

2006

Launch of Dodeca
2006

2010

First customer with over 10,000 users
2010

2013

US Patent Granted
2013

2015

Applied OLAP acquires Drillbridge Software
2015

2017

The Dodeca Excel Add-In for Essbase was created
2017

2021

Dodeca V8 released.
The introduction of EssJet Technology
2021

2024

Dodeca integrated with
Oracle Cloud EPM
2024