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• Integrate with and monitor Conviva Streaming Analytics, and Adobe Omniture Analytics• Participate in multi-disciplinary, cross-platform teams supporting the end-user MLB client experience by partnering with internal microservices, product, design, business research, and various stakeholders in software delivery• Author and maintain comprehensive technical documentation and READMEs

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.• Ensured compliance with United and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and policies.

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 retention• 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• Developed and managed multiple departmental budgets totaling approximately $250,000, including the monthly reconciliation of purchasing card reports• Coordinated and developed the annual training of 60 para-professional staff members in various skill areas including but not limited to, time management, diversity awareness and inclusion, crisis response, etc.• Codeveloped multi-tiered student leadership development program• Advised Student Government Association in a system of self-governance to enhance the student experience• Built relationships with faculty and staff across university departments to generate interest and buildresources for successful programming and community development

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• Served as panel member in student conduct hearings

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 • Facilitated various campus committees comprised of faculty, staff, and students• Supervised the Diversity & Equity Center and associated staff in creating resources for multiculturalawareness and campus programming

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• Managed multiple departmental budgets totaling approximately $200,000 including the monthlyreconciliation of purchasing card reports• Created various departmental publications with basic experience in graphic design• Designed comprehensive student learning outcomes and assessment with division committee • Facilitated on-campus messaging procedures (e.g. bulletin boards, posters, fliers, etc.)• Participated in on-call rotation to ensure the safety and security of on-campus community

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