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Guna Solutions
Guna Solutions
Guna Solutions is a consulting and software company dedicated to changing lives through achieving organizational excellence.
We partner with organizations to operationalize their vision.
Goal #1
Goal #1
Improve organizations and lives through our partnerships, products, and services.
Goal #2
Goal #2
To offer a suite of software tools to help organizations achieve excellence.
Goal #3
Goal #3
Provide clear and measurable transparency in the effectiveness of our offerings to build trust with our clients.
Founded by Dr. Joshua McDowell and Mikael Magnuson in 2020, Guna Solutions began with a mission to help high schools implement the Career Academy model, creating opportunities for students to thrive. From these early successes and challenges, the team developed the Operational Vision Framework (OVF)—a prescriptive, strategic planning approach adaptable to diverse sectors, including economic development, non-profits, and education agencies.
Founded by Dr. Joshua McDowell and Mikael Magnuson in 2020, Guna Solutions began with a mission to help high schools implement the Career Academy model, creating opportunities for students to thrive. From these early successes and challenges, the team developed the Operational Vision Framework (OVF)—a prescriptive, strategic planning approach adaptable to diverse sectors, including economic development, non-profits, and education agencies.
Our commitment to leadership development extends beyond planning. Recognizing the need for streamlined processes, we collaborated with clients to create innovative software solutions tailored to their needs. Building on our trusted relationships, we expanded our services to include grant writing, leveraging our expertise to secure funding and drive growth for our clients.
Our commitment to leadership development extends beyond planning. Recognizing the need for streamlined processes, we collaborated with clients to create innovative software solutions tailored to their needs. Building on our trusted relationships, we expanded our services to include grant writing, leveraging our expertise to secure funding and drive growth for our clients.
Leadership is also at the core of our approach. Mikael, a co-founder, brings specialized expertise in cybersecurity, driven by his passion to empower small businesses, government agencies, and non-profits with affordable and effective solutions.
Leadership is also at the core of our approach. Mikael, a co-founder, brings specialized expertise in cybersecurity, driven by his passion to empower small businesses, government agencies, and non-profits with affordable and effective solutions.
At Guna Solutions, we focus on leadership, strategic growth, and fostering development at every level of an organization. Call or email us today to book an appointment and see how we can help your vision become reality!
At Guna Solutions, we focus on leadership, strategic growth, and fostering development at every level of an organization. Call or email us today to book an appointment and see how we can help your vision become reality!
Co-Founders
Co-Founders
Joshua A. McDowell, Ed.D.
Joshua A. McDowell, Ed.D.
Dr. Josh McDowell is the proud Superintendent of Crete Public Schools in Crete, NE. In his career, he has served many roles, from classroom teacher to district administrator, all focusing on helping all kids succeed. Before serving in Crete, he was the Chief Academic Officer and Chief Transformation Officer for Grand Island Public Schools. Along with his responsibilities for Crete, he works with school districts and other organizations across the country to expand their impact and help more students and communities achieve their goals. A father to two school-age kids, he considers it his calling to lead public education to be more relevant, intentional, and impactful for all kids, families, and communities. A lifelong learner, McDowell earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Doane College in 1999, his Master’s Degree in Educational Administration in 2008, and his Doctorate of Education Degree in Interdisciplinary Leadership from Creighton University in 2017.
Mikael J. Magnuson
Mikael J. Magnuson
Mikael has been a software developer for nearly ten years. He has developed software for school districts, the Department of Defense, and private industry. Mikael has developed websites, Android applications, and servers. Mikael is also an Army National Guard Cyber officer with over 16 years of experience in executive leadership, strategic planning, and operations. His wife is an educator, and his mother was a teacher for nearly 30 years. In all endeavors, Mikael strives to help maximize the efficiency, productivity, and performance of systems, processes, and leaders. Providing software solutions to help plan, create goals, and show leaders organizational progress is Mikael's objective with every engagement. Mikael has a B.S. in Psychology from Colorado State University, a B.S. in Computer Science from Oregon State University, and an M.A. in Organizational Leadership from UMass Global. He is currently studying Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence at Georgia Tech University.
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