Brian Preslopsky

Brian Preslopsky has a diverse work experience spanning different industries and roles. Brian is currently serving as the Vice President at Avar Consulting, Inc. since April 2021. Prior to this, they worked at the Federal Reserve Board for over 5 years, starting in October 2016 as a Lead Technology Analyst. During their tenure, they initiated and managed the deployment of PostgreSQL and Python for data management and analysis. Brian also created a large-scale technical infrastructure for managing three major data collections and led various monetary policy research initiatives resulting in changes to Federal Reserve operational procedures.

Before joining the Federal Reserve Board, Brian held the position of Transportation Group Manager/Senior Economist at Econometrica Incorporated from May 2007 to October 2016. In this role, they developed a department with a $5 million annual budget, providing research, IT support, and other services to government agencies in transportation, aerospace, homeland security, and environmental regulation. Brian managed a diverse team of professionals and maintained efficient, high-performance technical teams.

Brian also has experience as a Lead Faculty Instructor at the University of Phoenix from August 2011 to August 2015, primarily in the School of Business. Additionally, they worked as a Financial Analyst at the Federal Reserve Board from June 1999 to May 2007 and as an Analyst at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis from 1996 to 1998.

Overall, Brian Preslopsky has a strong background in technology, data management, research, and leadership roles across various industries, including consulting, finance, education, and government.

Brian Preslopsky completed their education in a chronological order. Brian first earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the University of Missouri-Saint Louis between 1994 and 1998. Following this, they pursued a Master of Arts degree in Applied Economics at The Johns Hopkins University from 2001 to 2004. Finally, Brian completed their education at Georgetown University, where they obtained a Master of Arts degree in Liberal Studies between 2004 and 2012. In addition to their academic qualifications, Brian has also obtained a certification in Project Management (PMP) from the Project Management Institute, although the specific details of when they obtained this certification are not provided.