Joel Novatne serves as the Infrastructure Solutions Lead at Paychex since January 2022, specializing in application infrastructure designs that enhance the resilience, performance, and availability of product portfolios by adhering to architectural standards and operational best practices. Previously, Joel Novatne worked at Verizon Data Services in various roles including Linux System Engineer and System Engineer, contributing to both Solaris and Linux environments and supporting a large number of servers. Joel Novatne also held the position of Open Systems Operations Lead, responsible for monitoring and support across multiple platforms. Early career experience includes a role as a System Technician at GTECH for the Indiana Hoosier Lottery. Educational qualifications include an Associate Degree in Computer Information Systems and a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology.