Brian Stever

Award-Winning Podcast Producer | Full-Stack Developer

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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About

A passionate and results-oriented professional with a diverse background spanning podcast production, business strategy, and technology. Proven ability to identify opportunities, build successful ventures (like Snack Labs & Sickboy Podcast), and drive product development. Currently focusing on leveraging technical skills in full-stack development (Next.js, TypeScript, Python, SQL) and a keen interest in Applied AI to create impactful digital experiences.

Experience

Founder

Snack Labs

Oct 2018 - Present · 6 yrs 7 mos · Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Founded and operate a podcast production company focused on high-quality audio content for health organizations and impactful businesses. Responsibilities include business strategy, client management, production oversight, and development of internal web tools.

Host and Producer

Sickboy Podcast

2015 - Present · 10 yrs 4 mos

Co-founded, host, and produce the weekly Sickboy Podcast, dedicated to destigmatizing illness through candid conversation. Grew audience organically to over 3 million listeners globally. Manage the associated SickWish non-profit and secure speaking engagements.

Chief Product Officer

OslerAI

Aug 2024 - Present · 9 mos

Leading product strategy, roadmap, and development for an innovative AI-driven platform designed to enhance medical education and training via simulated patient interactions.

Creative Director

WorkInsights

Jul 2018 - Mar 2023 · 4 yrs 9 mos · Halifax, Canada Area

Directed creative strategy and execution for an employee analytics platform. Focused on translating complex data into actionable insights for organizational performance, wellbeing, and diversity & inclusion initiatives.

REALTOR®

Coldwell Banker Supercity Realty

Jul 2015 - Jul 2018 · 3 yrs 1 mo · Halifax, Nova Scotia

Provided comprehensive real estate services to clients, focusing on creating value and facilitating successful property transactions in the Halifax market.

Education

University of Arizona

Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Applied Artificial Intelligence

Carleton University

International Business

Started Sep 2009

Top Skills

Podcasting
Adobe Creative Suite
Full-Stack Development
Web Design
Web Applications

Interests & Focus Areas

Artificial Intelligence
Application Development
UI/UX Design
Podcast Production
Hardware Development

Honors & Awards

Meritorious Service Medal (Civil Division)

The Governor General of Canada · Jul 2020

Awarded for exceptional contributions bringing honour to Canada, specifically recognizing the impact of the Sickboy Podcast in destigmatizing illness.

Winner - Great Place To Work Award (SME Category)

GPTW Dubai · Oct 2013

Recognized as part of the team at Biz-group FZ LLC for fostering an outstanding workplace environment.

Volunteering

Operations Committee Chair

Canoe '22 World Championships

Aug 2021 - Aug 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo

Chaired the committee responsible for delivering key operational services for the international event, including transportation, accommodations, food services, technology, accreditation, sustainability, and waste management.