The team.

Charles ConwellChief Executive OfficerCharles is a seasoned executive with a distinguished record of leadership in the commercial real estate industry. With nearly two decades of experience, he has held senior positions at prominent firms, first at The Abbey Company in Los Angeles and as a Partner at ABS Partners Real Estate in New York City, where he managed vast portfolios of commercial properties.Keith AngellCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERKeith has deep experience in structured finance and capital markets, gained from his 15 years at Deutsche Bank, Credit Suisse, and Barclays. Prior to Novele, Keith co-founded PerPay (exited), Engin Capital (private debt & equity), and BetterSpaces. He also served as CFO at CodeGreen, the US’ leading sustainability consulting company focused on commercial real estate and was instrumental in the firm's sale in 2019.Geng Niu, PhDCHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICERGeng, a first-principles engineer at his core, is a seasoned technology leader with significant hardware and software experience across power electronics, propulsion systems, batteries, and battery management software. Geng has extensive experience managing tier-1 supplier integrations within OEMs and brings with him a wealth of knowledge spanning research, design, and development.Derek PublicoverCHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICERDerek Publicover brings over 25 years of leadership at the intersection of energy, technology, and the built environment. He joins Novele from IoT Deployment Services Inc., where, as Chief Commercial Officer he drove nationwide sales, product, and marketing strategy for smart building technology rollouts across retail, commercial, and public sector clients.Jakob PedersenCHIEF OF STAFFJakob is a multi-faceted business professional with strong commercial real estate and emerging technology experience.Damien ChomiakHEAD OF ENTERPRISE SALESDamien brings more than 20 years of corporate real estate leadership to Novele, having run Global Real Estate, Construction, and Sustainability for Fortune 500 companies including NBCUniversal, EY, and Unilever. Over the course of his career, he has led nearly 50 million square feet of transactions and construction projects worldwide, while also overseeing facility management and driving sustainability initiatives at some of the largest organizations on the globe.Khanh NguyenSR DIRECTOR, PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND EXECUTIONKhanh is responsible for Novele’s product development life-cycle and the successful programmatic delivery of those products.Vu LeMANAGER, SOFTWARE ENGINEERINGVu Le is a software engineer with experience across the defense, aerospace, and automotive industries, including expertise in developing embedded controllers for energy storage systems and EVs.Thomas WilliamsMANAGER, AGENTIC AI SYSTEMThomas is a seasoned product leader in software development with deep expertise in applying emerging technologies to drive business growth. He has a proven entrepreneurial track record, having co-founded a full-service software development agency and scaled a fintech platform to thousands of users and over $10 million in facilitated transactions. His experience is complemented by a strong background in corporate product strategy and business analysis at WeWork. This unique blend of hands-on technical development and strategic operational insight, grounded in early-career experience at ABS Partners Real Estate, enables him to lead the development of impactful AI solutions that advance Novele's intelligent energy platform.Chengxiu Chen, PhDSENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEERChengxiu has a strong background in lithium-ion battery pack performance and safety development, as well as hardware and software development of power electronics devices for energy conversion. He most recently served as a Power Electronics Engineer at Faraday Future, where his work focused on hardware development of power inverters and BMS.Xiaoteng HeBATTERY SYSTEMS ARCHITECTXiaoteng is a Battery Systems Architect responsible for Novele’s battery system architecture, including electrical & electronics design.Alexander VeligurovSENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEERAs a highly accomplished Senior Software Engineer, Alex brings a unique blend of technical expertise and business acumen to the table. His experience spans the FinTech and Logistics industries, where he's successfully driven project outcomes, optimized processes, and fostered collaborative relationships with clients and stakeholders.Richard ChenSENIOR TECHNICAL PROGRAM MANAGERRichard is a results-driven professional with extensive experience in technical program management and business analysis in product development. Most recently, Richard was a senior technical Program Manager of EV Propulsion at Faraday Future, managing the FF 91's entire propulsion launch for the vehicle program. He has a proven track record of overseeing project statuses, supply chain, finance and budget, and cross-functional team collaboration. Richard previously held key roles at Karma Automotive, managing project lifecycles and coordinating teams.Amy WirtanenHEAD OF MARKETINGAmy is a marketing and brand strategy veteran with a passion and penchant for developing enduring brands, attention-grabbing marketing campaigns, and building strong business identities.Andrew KwonEMBEDDED SYSTEMS ENGINEERAndrew is a versatile Software Engineer with over many years of experience specializing in embedded systems across the Med Tech, EV, and Defense industries. Holding an M.S. in Computer Engineering from San Jose State University, Andrew has delivered impactful work at companies such as Bionaut Labs, Telesair, Faraday Future, and BAE Systems. His expertise includes developing low-level software, architecting real-time systems, and leading teams in Agile environments.Ning NieSOFTWARE TESTING ENGINEERNing is a Software Testing Engineer at Novele, holding a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the University of Iowa.Udit ModyAPPLIED AI ENGINEERUdit is an Applied AI Engineer specializing in software development, AI-powered applications, and agentic systems. He focuses on building intelligent autonomous workflows and scalable software solutions that bring advanced AI capabilities into real-world products and operations.Alireza Afiat MilaniSENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEERAlireza has extensive experience in battery management systems (BMS) and energy storage systems (ESS), with expertise spanning various stages of the V-cycle development process, systems engineering, controls, diagnostics, and battery system architecture for electric vehicle and stationary energy storage applications.Meaghan McCaffertyEXECUTIVE ASSISTANTMeaghan has spent her career at the intersection of organization and ambition. After years running the admin and bookkeeping operations of a thriving accounting firm, she took the leap and built her own accounting practice from the ground up - then sold it. That kind of entrepreneurial range is exactly what she brings to Novele, where she works alongside the CEO and leadership team to turn big-picture strategy into everyday reality. She's the person who makes sure nothing falls through the cracks, and somehow makes it look easy.Becca ChanowitzMECHANICAL ENGINEER, BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMSBecca is a mechanical engineer with experience in product design from concept to production. She has spent her career in the EV charging and consumer electronics industries, balancing aesthetic requirements with performance demands. She brings expertise in designing products through prototyping to mass production alongside enthusiasm for Novele's approach to grid transformation.Kai SchmittOPERATIONS MANAGEMENT INTERNKai is a rising junior at Stanford University and a member of the Stanford Men's Volleyball Team, pursuing a degree in Science, Technology, and Society (STS) with a concentration in Innovation and Organization. He is passionate about organizational strategy, emerging technologies, and building scalable systems that enable high-performing teams. At Novele, he is excited to apply these interests to the development of intelligent energy technologies and innovative business operations.Nidhi PatelENGINEERING INTERNNidhi is a senior at the University of California, Irvine, pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering with a concentration in Energy and Sustainability. She is passionate about advancing technologies that contribute to a more sustainable future. Outside of academics, she has been dedicated to dance for over 16 years, reflecting her commitment to discipline and creativity. At Novele, she is excited to apply her academic knowledge while expanding her expertise in battery technologies and energy storage systems.Joe McErleanOPERATIONS AND DEPLOYMENT MANAGERJoe joins Novele from the U.S. Army’s 75th Ranger Regiment. As an Officer in one of the nation’s most elite tactical formations Joe’s expertise spans areas of logistical planning, risk management, enterprise communication, and creative problem solving. Prior to his time in the Ranger Regiment, Joe served at the 101st Airborne in Easy Company, 2-506th Infantry Battalion, famously known as the “Band of Brothers Company.” He has deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.