Brian Thomas

Brian Thomas has a diverse work experience that spans several roles and companies. Brian currently holds the position of Vice President, Sales & Marketing at Novate Solutions, Inc. where they have been working since August 2022. Prior to this, they served as the Director of Client Operations from October 2020 to August 2022. Brian also worked as an Industrial Technology Architect at Novate Solutions from September 2016 to October 2020. Brian briefly held the role of Director of Account Management in September 2016.

Before joining Novate Solutions, Brian worked at CED from 2005 to 2016. Brian held various positions during their time at CED, including Technology Consultant, TRC (Technical Resource Center) Manager, and Automation Product Manager. As a Technology Consultant, they played a key role in developing a new business division focusing on IIOT/process technology solutions. Brian also served as the primary liaison for Rockwell Automation business initiatives for CED channel. In their role as TRC Manager, Brian was responsible for managing the Rockwell Automation channel technical team and driving project business/sales funnel. Brian also developed technical team KPIs and implemented an onboarding competency process. As an Automation Product Manager, they managed the automation business in multiple counties and was responsible for strategy development, technical support, marketing programs, and business plan execution.

Brian's work experience also includes a role as President of the NorCal Section at the International Society of Automation (ISA) from 2008 to 2011. Brian began their career as an Automation Sales Engineer at Alameda Electrical Distributors from August 2003 to August 2005.

Brian Thomas has a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Business / E-Business from the University of Phoenix. Brian also holds an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in Engineering from Bakersfield College. However, no specific start or end years of their education are provided.