Summary
Jon Steen is a Founder and Principal Consultant who blends 15+ years of hands-on IT operations with applied AI, machine learning, and low-code automation to build practical, production-ready systems for businesses and research teams. He has deep experience migrating and managing diverse infrastructure—from Windows, macOS, Linux servers and VMware to Office 365 and high-performance clusters—paired with conversational AI expertise across ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude using zero- and few-shot prompting. Jon translates fragmented workflows and complex data into maintainable software, having led web migrations, accessibility initiatives, and tool rollouts in higher education and K–12 environments. Recently PL900-certified in Microsoft Power Platform, he leverages PowerFx and low-code approaches to drive business automation and efficiency. Based in Birmingham, AL, he runs Solara Labs to deliver intelligent automation and technical strategy, and quietly combines operational rigor with an educator’s knack for teaching stakeholders to adopt sustainable technology.
10 years of coding experience
1 year of employment as a software developer
Master of Science - MS Data Science, Master of Science - MS Data Science at Bellevue University
Bachelor of Science (BS) Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Science (BS) Criminal Justice at University of Alabama at Birmingham