Novellus is utilizing immersive technologies (Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, & Mixed Reality) to deliver next-level, high impact skills development training modules. Our unique platform exceeds traditional training practices by promoting skills development through doing versus reading or sitting in a classroom. Our proprietary delivery system, analytics and benchmarking technology combined with in-depth industry knowledge allows us to design training programs that deliver real world results!
Leveraging virtual reality technology to transform training and skills development.
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"Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn."
-- Benjamin Franklin -
"Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors."
-- African Proverb -
"If you think education is expensive, try estimating the cost of ignorance."
-- Howard Gardner -
"For the things we have to learn before we can do them, we learn by doing them."
-- Aristotle -
"A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way."
-- Mark Twain

Who we are
Novellus is utilizing immersive technologies (Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, & Mixed Reality) to deliver next-level, high impact skills development training modules. Our unique platform exceeds traditional training practices by promoting skills development through doing versus reading or sitting in a classroom. Our proprietary delivery system, analytics and benchmarking technology combined with in depth industry knowledge allows us to design training programs that deliver real world results!
Virtual reality training
Virtual reality training is an interactive and immersive teaching method that employs technology to provide virtual scenarios to simulate situations that might occur in actual settings. VR training mimics on-the-job style training in a safe, controlled and forgiving environment.
Industries
VR training has been leveraged in numerous other industries with dramatic results, including medical, aviation, aerospace, etc. The Novellus Group is uniquely positioned to deliver the same opportunity in other areas & industries including:
Endorsements
“Sean’s broad knowledge of midstream issues, passion for his work, and track record of innovation make him the ideal leader to solve the employee development challenges that our industry struggles with every day. In this time of rapidly ascending technology, and given that my generation is on the cusp of handing off midstream leadership to a new generation, Sean has the vision, know how, and people skills to transform how we ensure employees are qualified to take on new technical and leadership roles.”
Stan Golemon
Chief Operating Officer - Cogent Midstream
“I have had the pleasure of working with Sean Atkins in the industry for over 10 years. He is passionate in enhancing safety culture and enthusiastic in improving operational efficiency by pioneering new tools and technologies that are beneficial to the industry.”
Prasanna Swamy, P.E
Director of Asset integrity Management at EnLink Midstream - GPA Pipeline technical committee group lead
“Virtual Reality can help bridge the gap in replicating the extensive knowledge of our experienced workers with the teaching techniques that favor the abilities of a new generation entering the industry. The ability to simulate varying operational, maintenance, and repair scenarios will equip the new generation of workers with scenarios that will assist in minimizing air emissions as a result of a “learn-by-doing” development program.”
Robert St. John
Environmental Air Permit Manager
“Training is most effective when you engage the operator in real life scenarios. Virtual Reality achieves the ability of creating that “real life scenario” form of training and is an extremely quick and effective way to evaluate the 3 essential elements of training – Knowledge, Skill and Ability .”
Prasanna Swamy, P.E.
Director of Asset Integrity Management at EnLink Midstream - GPA Pipeline technical committee group lead
“I have known Sean Atkins for 20 years as a friend, client, and now as the CEO of The Novellus Group. I have not met a more honest and hardworking individual in my 30 plus years in the EHS and EPC fields and could not think of a more qualified professional to take the latest technologies available, and solve the personnel development challenges that we have all struggled with for years. I look forward to seeing what the future holds for Sean and The Novellus Group!”
Kenneth Darbonne
Vice President Business Development - CDI Engineering Solutions
“Having worked with Sean on numerous EHS initiatives, I greatly value his insight and approach to training. He looks at training not from a “have to” perspective, but rather a true opportunity to improve operations, increase productivity and efficiency, all while improving the safety and job satisfaction of those he leads. This provides cost effective results that organizations can see as truly critical…a real “win-win” for all involved!”
David Kley
Chief Operating Officer - Clear Creek Midstream
“I have known Sean Atkins for several years now. I could not think of a better-qualified professional to leverage the latest technologies to solve a very complex employee development challenge in the Oil and Gas and other industries. I’m very excited about Sean’s innovative approach and will look forward to seeing what the Novellus Group develops next.”
Mike Ortiz
Technology Executive
Get in touch with us
If you believe in being innovative and using the technologies of tomorrow to drive efficiency, productivity and transformation, The Novellus Group is the place for you! Get in touch as we are always excited about new leaders who have the right attitude and expertise to take our solutions to the next level.