George Novak
About George Novak
George Novak is a Systems Engineer III at Kforce Inc., with extensive experience in network engineering and systems security. He has held various engineering roles at multiple organizations, including Sypris Electronics and BayCare Health System, and has a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems from the University of South Florida.
Current Role at Kforce Inc.
George Novak has been employed at Kforce Inc. as a Systems Engineer III since 2010. In this role, he is responsible for various technical initiatives, including the implementation of MS TEAMS Unified Messaging and Voice, which integrates directly with the Lumen Voice management system. He also supports Kforce Executive events using MS TEAMS and Socialive applications. His current projects include deploying a centralized WiFi management system and guest WiFi access using Cisco Meraki, as well as developing a centralized monitoring system via Solarwinds Orion and Meraki Console.
Previous Experience at Sypris Electronics
Before joining Kforce, George Novak worked at Sypris Electronics from 2000 to 2007. During his seven years there, he held multiple positions, including Sr. Network Engineer, Systems Security Engineer, and Telecomm Engineer. His diverse roles contributed to his expertise in network systems and security, laying a strong foundation for his future endeavors in the technology sector.
Career Background in Healthcare IT
George Novak has significant experience in the healthcare sector, having worked at several organizations. He served as Computer Resource Center Supervisor at All Children's Hospital from 1989 to 1993. He then worked at BayCare Health System as a Sr. Network Analyst - Project Engineer from 1993 to 1998. His role as Network Engineer III at University Community Hospital spanned from 2008 to 2010, further enhancing his skills in network management and support within healthcare environments.
Educational Background
George Novak studied at the University of South Florida, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Information Systems (MIS) from 1983 to 1987. His education provided him with a solid foundation in computers and management principles. Prior to that, he attended Chamberlain High School, where he studied Journalism and obtained his High School Diploma from 1980 to 1983.
Technical Projects and Initiatives
Throughout his career, George Novak has been involved in various technical projects. He is part of a team upgrading WAN infrastructure to Broadband SDWAN with dual homed circuits. He is also engaged in the co-term and update of HP server maintenance and support contracts. His work includes the conversion of remote office networks to all Meraki equipment and broadband backbone, as well as developing a Virtual Desktop Experience using Cisco VXC & XenDesktop.