Brice Howard

Co-Founder at Novium Ltd

Brice Howard is the Co-Founder and President of Novium Ltd, a robotics-inspired engineering firm he helped establish in 2021.1 With over 17 years of experience in technology leadership, Howard has an impressive track record in deploying innovative technologies across various domains, including underwater, downhole, land, air, and space.2

Professional Background

Howard's career spans several notable positions:

President at Novium Ltd (January 2021 - Present): Leading the company in applying automation technologies across industries to improve reliability, efficiency, safety, and performance.2
Director at Houston Mechatronics, Inc. (2018 - June 2021): Provided general business management and technical leadership in a startup specializing in subsea robotics.2
Chief Technology Officer at Nexus Technologies, Inc. (2016 - January 2021): Worked with an innovative startup focused on automated manufacturing, engineering services, and robotics development.2
Director of Hardware Development at Intuitive Machines (2015 - 2017): Led hardware development at a venture-backed technology company.2
Project Manager and Senior Mechanical Engineer at NASA (2008 - 2015): Contributed to space exploration and advanced technologies projects.2

Expertise and Skills

Howard's areas of expertise include:

Advanced technology development and deployment
Strategic leadership and business development
Digital platforms (IoT/SaaS) and robotic systems
Complex hardware and Industry 4.0 technologies
Cross-functional team management
Process engineering and improvement2

Education

MBA in Technology Management from the University of Houston
Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Graduate studies in Mechanical Engineering Controls at Texas A&M University2

At Novium, Howard is guiding the company's transition from primarily providing engineering services to developing advanced robotics systems for space exploration and other industries.1 His leadership style emphasizes integrity, personal growth, teamwork, and technical excellence, with a focus on building meaningful relationships with clients, partners, and communities.3