Resume

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Education
Master of Geographic Information Systems Degree, Geographic Information Systems
  • Three years of experience in geospatial analysis, geospatial database design, and geospatial programming.  
  • Gained skills in Problem Solving using GIS, Data Correction, Georeferencing Images, Creating data from external sources, Database Design and Management, Programming and Automation using Python and ModelBuilder, Business Location Analysis, Project Management, Google Maps Mashups, and Cloud and Server GIS using Amazon cloud computing services.
  • Researched how Urban Sprawl and Land Cover changes correspond to Urban Heat Island patterns in Dallas and Minneapolis and presented findings at Association of American Geographers Annual Meeting – April 2014.
Bachelor of Science, Meteorology - Weather Forecasting and Weather Communications Option
Minor, Geographic Information Systems
  • Gained forecasting skills and learned about atmospheric processes.
  • The first student forecaster chosen for Centre County Report, a weekly news program shown on WPSX/WPSU-TV, now in its 10th year on the air.
  • Learned cartographic design, image analysis and basic GIS skills using ESRI and Adobe products.  
Relevant Computer Skills
  • Experienced with ESRI ArcGIS versions 8.3, 9.x, and 10.x including Spatial Analyst, Model Builder, and script tool creation.
  • Development of KML/KMZ Files in Google Earth, web mapping with Google and ESRI platforms.
  • Working knowledge of ENVI, ERDAS Imagine Software Suite, Global Mapper software.
  • Familiarity with open source GIS and database platforms including PostgreSQL and PostGIS.  
  • Advanced experience with Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, and 7 operating systems including troubleshooting and maintenance.  
  • Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and GIMP.
  • Working Knowledge of Linux and UNIX.
  • Programming Experience in Python, JavaScript, C++, Perl, HTML, and MS-DOS Batch Language. 
  • Wind Modelling using HYSPLIT
Experience
Physical Scientist (US Department of Navy)
2015-Current
NOAA Contractor - Scientific Analyst/Programmer I (SGT, Inc)
2014-2015
  • Produces weekly and daily analysis of ice packs in the Arctic, Antarctic, and Great Lakes waters as part of a tri-agency office.
  • Produces special support products for tactical operations utilizing various data sources including satellite, synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery, active and passive scatterometer data, and climatological and meteorological layers.
  • Prepares and gives briefs to command and visiting officials on current state of ice packs
  • Orders SAR imagery for various regions to provide analysts with additional data sources as needed.
  • Created innovative method to automate ship report data ingest from internet sites to import into special suport products.
  • As contractor, produced daily snow and ice product for the northern hemisphere utilizing various data sources including satellite, synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery, active and passive scatterometer data, and climatological and meteorological data, and observations from webcams, daily weather observations at airports and other reporting sites, and media,
Marine Meteorologist/LEADS Administrator
2007-2014
  • Forecasted oceanic weather conditions for clients in the oil and energy industry under tight deadlines.
  • Collaborated with other forecasters and clients to produce custom forecast products including tropical cyclone bulletins and severe weather statement.  
  • Maintained LEADS Graphics Systems and programs scripts for graphics product creation for client and in-house use.
  • Worked on projects pertaining to maintaining geographic databases, routing on Google Earth, and migration to new web GIS interface using Google Maps.
Weather Producer
2005-2007
  • Created graphics and forecasted for #1 ranked morning show among top 50 markets.
  • Provided climatology statistics and research for meteorologists to use in their weather story.
  • Relayed information between weather department and newsroom during severe weather events. 
  • Led initiative to create new look for weather segments using WSI products and Photoshop.
Department of Geography
GIS Teaching Assistant - Advanced Cartographic Design
2005
  • Troubleshot lab exercises for new versions of ArcGIS and Adobe Illustrator products.
  • Assisted students with lab exercises under supervision of the class instructor.
Earth and Environmental Systems Institute
Undergraduate Researcher
2003-2005
  • Modeled corn earworm movement on air parcels using HYSPLIT air trajectory model to predict effects of synoptic weather patterns on migration into northeast US corn crop.
  • Worked with meteorologists, entomologists, and geographers in multi-disciplinary project funded by USDA.
  • Presented a poster showing preliminary results to meteorology community during the American Meteorological Society Annual Meeting - 2004 and presented results to various community members during meetings.
  • Won honors during Undergraduate Research Exhibition – 2005 for case study outlining potential sources of corn earworm using backwards trajectories in HYSPLIT.