Brian Novak Email & Phone Number

New York, New York, US

• Supervise five engineers and support their growth and development through empathetic conversation
• Partner with engineering, project, and product management to strategically plan a division-wide reorganization which supported a cross-platform initiative to replace device-specific applications
• Identify and implement process improvements that increase team efficiency and productivity, resulting in faster delivery times and higher-quality outcomes

New York, New York, US

• Collaboratively led a high-performing team of socially invested engineers completing two application rewrites to support new platforms, updated product designs, and unique internal business services

New York, New York, US

• Develop and support customer-facing applications that deliver the live and on-demand MLB streaming experience on connected-devices
• Track team and product performance, identifying and advocating for process and feature improvements
• Engage standard TypeScript and unit testing best practices for commitment to high-quality development and application results
• Mentor and collaborate with teammates through pair programming, scope management, and constructive code review
• Enhance stability of application through high levels of unit test coverage and defect management with Test Engineers
• Utilize Agile Scrum methodologies and ceremonies to facilitate project management

Denver, CO, US

• Researched, designed, and implemented features for proprietary SaaS supporting independent insurance agency management
• Utilized the Scaled Agile Framework for enterprise (SAFe) to plan, design, and develop software
• Applied microservices architecture to create scalable solutions

Boulder, Colorado, US

• Temporary, Contracted Position
• Facilitated lessons for students on wide range of topics including HTML/CSS, JavaScript, Node.js and Express, Vue.js, and personal development
• Utilized Agile principles with fellow instructors to effectively plan daily activities

• Consulted with client to define nature of problem and coordinate therapeutic solution
• Induced hypnotic state in client using individualized methods and techniques to increase motivation, decrease stress, or alter behavior patterns, resulting in improved client well-being and satisfaction
• Trained client in self-hypnosis conditioning
• Maintained knowledge of laws, legal codes, government regulations, organization rules, etc. governing practice as a psychotherapist
• Listened to and understood information and ideas presented through empathetic conversation

Chicago, IL, US

• Communicated with passengers to resolve disservice situations (e.g., determined alternate flight options for delayed, cancelled or missed flights, changed/rebooked reservations)
• Read passenger identification documents, checked baggage labels or tags, and flight status information
• Opened/closed aircraft door before flight departure and upon flight arrival
• Operated the passenger loading jet-way bridge
• Maintained safe environment while adhering to United safety standards and regulations.
• Read and interpreted aircraft load sheets, checked baggage tags, and cargo labels.

Englewood/Ivins/Billings, Colorado/Utah/Montana, US

• Initiated, designed, and implemented various programs/activities to foster a sense of community that promotes diversity and supports the osteopathic profession among graduate students
• Oversaw the university tutoring program, including staff training, scheduling, and payroll processing
• Supervised the coordination of orientation week, the annual service day, and white coat ceremony
• Coordinated and supervise student clubs and organizations by providing operations guidelines, consultation, support, assistance, and advice regarding leadership, funding, and activity programming
• Assisted Associate Dean to prepare and oversee the annual budget for the office of student affairs
• Supervised the coordinator of student affairs, and aid in providing departmental oversight and leadership

Denver, Colorado, US

• Supervised and mentor masters-level graduate students in the development, execution, and assessment of engaging programs, consistent with the university mission, that augment the academic environment to support student.
• Performed departmental audit and provide recommendations on structural revisions to better align staffing model with best practices in student activities
• Provided oversight to the student organization program so readily available access to resources is ensured
• Oversaw annual traditional campus events including Winter Carnival, May Days, etc.
• Assisted Director in developing and implementing a comprehensive, cohesive vision of co-curricular life

Providence, Rhode Island, US

• Supervised masters-level professional and para-professional staff in development, execution, and assessment of engaging programs that augment the academic environment and support student retention
• Monitored and managed staff productivity to determine appropriate project time lines, resource management, and necessary head count
• Created strategic objectives to measure against short and long-term goals to further the growth and impact of the department
• Facilitated professional opportunities to improve individual capability and manage performance against job accountabilities, department goals and established university and department policies and procedures
• Oversaw vendor management, including contact with talent agents, artist contracting, and event rentals
• Created marketing materials for various programs, including print advertising and digital content fordepartment’s website, collaborating with other departments as needed

Providence, Rhode Island, US

• Supervised para-professional staff in program development, execution, and assessment
• Coordinated annual and quarterly new student orientation programs
• Facilitated theme-based interest group program for first-year students to promote retention and success (Wildcat Interest Groups for Incoming Students, WIGIS)
• Codevelop division-wide student leadership program
• Supervised graduate students as part of the National Orientation Directors Association (NODA)summer intern program
• Managed multiple departmental budgets totaling approximately $300,000 including the monthlyreconciliation of purchasing card reports

Bothell, Washington, US

• Supervised professional staff in program development, execution, and assessment
• Responsible for administration of and departmental adherence to State fiscal policies, State and University rules, regulations, procedures, and applicable standards applying to accounting and business management
• Managed multiple departmental budgets totaling approximately $500,000
• Advised the Cascadia Student Government and Cascadia Activities Board in a system of self-governance and event programming to enrich the co-curricular campus atmosphere
• Supervised student paraprofessional staff in support of departmental programs, including themanagement and completion of personnel documentation (hiring papers, time sheets, etc.)
• Coordinated annual commencement ceremonies, including vendor management for provided resources

Providence, Rhode Island, US

• Advised the Student Government Association and Campus Activities Board
• Oversaw the Recognized Student Organizations program
• Co-supervised the coordination of annual summer and fall orientation programming
• Coordinated annual traditional campus programs (e.g. Family Weekend, Winter Week, etc.)
• Developed marketing materials for various programs, including print material and material for thedepartment’s website, collaborating with other departments as needed
• Guided Multicultural and diversity awareness programming

Macomb, IL, US

• Advised the Coffeehouse, Concerts, and Issues & Ideas committees of the University Union Board
• Assisted in the implementation and evaluation of programming efforts
• Monitored committee budgets to maximize entertainment offerings
• Presented workshops to aid students in improving their programming skills and various abilities useful in effective leadership positions

New York, NY, US

• Created campaign to raise awareness of bias-related incidents on campus
• Facilitated a week-long resident assistant group selection process
• Assisted in the coordination of resident assistant fall training
• Assisted in the interview and selection process of multiple Assistant Directors
• Evaluated and compiled campus security information for annual security report as part of the Clery Act

Macomb, IL, US

• Conducted exit interviews with students who were contemplating withdrawal from the university
• Held student focus groups to evaluate Fall 2004 Orientation programs
• Recruited, selected, trained, and supervised Student Orientation Staff
• Compiled and assisted in the design of the 2005 Preview orientation marketing publications for first-year and transfer students
• Represented the Student Development and Orientation office at Discover Western - programs for accepted first-year and transfer students

Springfield, IL, US

• Served as Level 1 direct help desk support for 60 desktop PC’s and line of business software,maintained on a secure network infrastructure
• Administered domain controller, database, application, and web server environment
• Developed various SQL queries and bug fixes to fulfill client requests
• Provided hardware and software related updates to the entire computer environment
• Researched malfunctions and possible solutions to line of business software

Web Development Immersive Program, Information Technology

Master Of Science, College Student Personnel

Bachelor Of Science, Computer Science