Dan has spent time teaching elementary school, changing tires, working on submarines, and being an instructor for college networking classes. What he enjoys most, however, is learning about technology and using it to help organizations improve efficiency, encourage better outcomes, and generally make the world a better place. Other interests include cars, drums, guitars, working out at the gym, and spending time with his family.

Carl has an M.A. in Mass Communication, a B.A. in Communication, and 20 years of sales, development, and management experience. In his spare time, he enjoys playing table top and role playing games with friends and family.

Derek holds a bachelor's degree in Computer Networking from Wentworth Institute of Technology, and has 10 years of experience in infrastructure administration and consulting. As Director of Operations, Derek ensures that all organizational technical operations run smoothly and efficiently. When not working, Derek still spends a fair amount of his time on computers, spends time with family and friends, and plays with his dog, Noah.

Herbert is a Software Developer with over a decade of experience, graduating from the University of Technology Graz, Austria with a BSc. in Computer Science. After founding his own online art platform in 2007, he focused on mobile & web non-profit solutions in 2013. He enjoys radio-plays, computers, hiking and making music.

Bob has a passion for client relationship management, VMware infrastructures, disaster recovery strategic planning and enterprise networking. In his previous career, Bob was a corporate pilot flying a Citation Sovereign as a captain, a licensed aircraft mechanic for TWA, and a certified flight instructor. Outside his professional career, Bob enjoys family camping trips, hiking, woodworking and boating.

John has 20 years experience developing, delivering and servicing successful, large-scale software and infrastructure implementations for non-profits, human resources, benefits, finance, investment and retail organizations. His various hobbies include home building from the foundation up to mountain biking, archery, zymurgy, and video gaming.

Matt has been in the IT field for 9 years and previously worked at East Point Systems, Inc. in East Hartford. He graduated from Assumption College in Worcester. In his free time, his interests include music and cooking.

As Melanie’s career path meandered from Environmental Scientist to IT project management, her love of technology, efficiency, and organization has remained unwavering. She is an avid cook and loves to travel, hike, and kayak.

Laura specializes in dispatching work orders to NOVUS Insight technicians and verifying all technical issues are handled in a timely manner. In her spare time, she enjoys watching football and live music.

Go Seahawks!!

Joe has a B.S. in Marketing and over 20 years experience with business development and partner management in the area of technology consulting. He is a lifelong Connecticut resident who enjoys gardening, landscaping and travel in his spare time.

Heather graduated from UCONN with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and a Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management. Her favorite thing is travel: researching, planning, going, and starting the process all over again. She also enjoys watching sports – mainly basketball, baseball, and football, both televised & live – from pro all the way down to her kids’ teams.

Brian holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Central Connecticut State University and has spent the past 9 years working in a variety of IT positions, ranging from help desk to network engineer. His interests include gaming, hiking, mountain biking, scuba diving, and snowboarding.

Rocky’s experience includes servers, networking and virtualization. His hobbies include working on cars, riding dirt bikes, spending time outdoors, and working on hands-on projects.

A Connecticut native, Brandon relocated to Jacksonville, FL in 2015 to open Novus' first location outside of Connecticut. Brandon is an avid gamer, Fantasy novel reader, and part-time DJ.

Ryan works primarily with school districts, municipalities, and nonprofits. He specializes in strategic planning, budget management, and general technology/networking design. Ryan enjoys mountain biking, making music, and spending time with family.

Bob works primarily with non-profit entities and municipalities specializing in backup infrastructure, email services (Exchange, O365, Google Apps), and general technology infrastructure / design. In his free time, he enjoys bodybuilding, gaming of all varieties, and playing guitar.

Jon specializes in hardware repairs and replacements, but is always trying to broaden his knowledge of different topics. In his free time, Jon enjoys PC gaming, board games, and hiking.

Glen has worked most of his professional IT career in higher education at Eastern Connecticut State University, where he also received a degree in Economics. Some of his interests are in art, photography, music, and spending time with friends and family.

John’s experience includes Windows server, networking, virtualization, and storage technology. He enjoys fixing cars, riding dirt bikes, gaming, and hanging out with friends.

Steve holds degrees in IT Network Engineering and A/V Production, and has been working in the IT field for 5 years. He enjoys driving (from the quiet corner of Connecticut) and is a PC game and tech enthusiast.

With a background in Network Administration, Karim is A+ certified. In his free time, he is heavily involved in his church and enjoys making music – both singing and playing the drums.

Pete previously worked in Development/Fundraising at Hartford Stage Company. He studied Performing Arts Management at The University of Hartford, and resides in Middletown. When not at work, Pete can be found at the gym, playing Warhammer 40k, and brewing beer.

Josh earned a degree from Quinebaug Valley Community College in Computer Networking, specializing in Desktop Support. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, playing video games, and spending time with family.

Jean Pierre specializes in desktop support for a wide variety of clients. Outside of work, he loves going to see live music and movies weekly.

Brandon is currently pursuing a degree in Computer Information Systems. He previously worked at Microsoft as a Service Advisor specializing in desktop support. In his free time, Brandon enjoys video games, exercising, and is an avid moviegoer. He also likes to keep up to date with the latest news on consumer tech.

Danzel has been in the IT field for about 4 years. He is currently pursuing a degree in Network Administration in order to expand his IT knowledge. In his free time, he enjoys playing sports and keeping up with the latest in tech, music, and gaming.

Justin previously worked as a Client Support Analyst for Trinity Health of New England at St. Francis Hospital for almost 5 years. Justin is recently Project+ certified and enjoys reading. He primarily spends his free time recording music, playing video games, and the occasional woodworking or home improvement project.

Roger’s IT experience includes many years of desktop support and customer service roles and he is currently pursuing his degree in network administration. Outside of work, he enjoys PC gaming, cooking, and exercising.

Kelly’s strong analytical, problem solving, and customer service skills make her capable of leading clients through any challenging situation they may face. Kelly kills the cooking game, enjoys music, and exercising.

Prior to Novus, Kevin has worked in IT for 4 ½ years at Coventry Public Schools. In his spare time, Kevin likes to go to the gym, hike, or spend time with his girlfriend and his dog, Wilson.

Jason previously worked at The Day Publishing Company for 6 ½ years as the Production Systems admin & network admin. In his free time, Jason enjoys auto & bicycle mechanics, kayaking, projects around the house, and gardening with his wife, Dana. He has 2 dogs & 1 cat – Trouble, Cabot & Narwhal.

Jordan has previously worked as IT help for Eastern CT University, and is currently completing his degree there in Computer Science and Business Information Systems. Outside of work, Jordan likes to travel, rock climb, and read about the latest technology being produced.

Gavin is an Apple specialist and worked for Apple before joining Novus Insight. He enjoys playing hockey and making his own beef jerky.

Sam has spent the last 10 years at a small non profit organization in Bridgeport providing affordable Microsoft authorized refurbished desktop and laptop computers to the public along with youth training courses. In his free time, Sam loves to spend time with family & friends. He's a sci-fi and Comic-Con geek, loves Broadway, camping and staying happy 🙂

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Keith has worked in IT support for over 10 years and is CompTIA A+ and Network + Certified. He enjoys PC gaming, hiking, boating, camping, and geocaching.

Armin comes from an Apple background. He worked at Apple for 5 years prior to working for Novus as a Genius. He is Mac and iOS certified through apple. In his spare time, he enjoys going to concerts, sporting events, WWE shows, and playing videogames.

Orlando is attending Tunxis Community College for Computer Information Systems. He previously worked at Hartford Healthcare, Microsoft, and Nielsen TV ratings. Orlando has been married for a year and has just purchased a home with his wife. In his spare time, he enjoys gaming and playing music. Orlando is the drummer for his worship team at his church, Essence Place.

Cam has 2 years of Mechanical Engineering education from Roger Williams University. He worked with the Board of Education in Tolland for 3 years. Cam is a regular volunteer for his church and Feeding Children Everywhere. He also enjoys longboarding, snowboarding, wakeboarding, extreme hammocking, hiking, camping, fishing, piano, music production, and cooking.

David comes from Apple where he worked for about 3 ½ years as a technician and became Mac certified. He has built his own gaming PC with some assistance. In his free time, he likes to stay active by going to the gym, going hiking, and going to concerts as often as possible. He also enjoys cooking.

Colin is currently a senior at Utica College in Utica, NY pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity. He graduated from Springfield Technical Community College last year with his Associate’s Degree in Computer and IT Security with a minor in Programming. He hopes to get his Security+ certification and finish his pilot's license. In his free time, Colin enjoys PC gaming, cars, playing and watching sports, and traveling.

Ezra is a rising sophomore at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, studying Computer Science and Computer Engineering. He is an avid New York sports and Chelsea F.C. fan, and enjoys learning about new technologies in the computer industry. In his free time, he loves both tabletop and video games with friends, hiking, reading, and watching all kinds of sports.

Herbert is a Software Developer with over a decade of experience, graduating from the University of Technology Graz, Austria with a BSc. in Computer Science. After founding his own online art platform in 2007, he focused on mobile & web non-profit solutions in 2013. He enjoys radio-plays, computers, hiking and making music.

Kevin specializes in full stack LAMP development and has been building websites for over 15 years. He is an avid board game enthusiast and considers a bicycle the best way to travel.

With over 11 years of experience in multimedia design, development, and marketing concepts, Matt brings a modern and energetic approach to the projects he is a part of. Matt's free time consists of activities with his son, struggling to stay fit, outings with family & friends, and dominating the online gaming community.

Vasily's focus is on proof-of-concept, framework design, and core project architecture. In his spare time, he hikes, games, and meddles with game design.

Ken has studied Computer Engineering at Middlesex, and resides in Meriden. When not at work, Ken can be found reading sci-fi novels, tinkering with electronics, and playing guitar.

Alan has been in IT support for 7 years, beginning in telecommunications and then for the 360 Federal Credit Union. He is largely self-taught but also received training at Branford Hall Career Institute in Windsor, CT. In his free time, Alan enjoys vintage technology, hikes, working in his yard, gardening, reading, and playing with LEGO.

Greg's focus is evaluating client's critical data, security, and business processes towards creating greater efficiency and sustainable organizational capacity. Recently, Greg has spearheaded efforts to deploy solutions that foster data sharing and collaboration between NGOs, foundations, and government entities. Greg's other interests include cycling, kayaking, and parenting his five cats and two Chihuahuas.