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Valparaiso, Indiana, United States

Valparaiso, Indiana, United States

Dynamic, engaging professor within a large undergraduate major (80-100+ students) at a small liberal arts institution in northwest Indiana. Specific expertise in severe convective weather, aviation meteorology, and applied climatology. Taught approximately 21 credits per year while maintaining modest research agenda; active and skilled recruiter of prospective students and dedicated advisor to current students; Served as University Coordinator of Army and Air Force ROTC efforts.List of courses: - Introduction to Meteorology - Introduction to Meteorology (Laboratory Component) - Weather Technology (originally GEMPAK; transitioned to Python coding) - Aviation Meteorology - Severe Storm Prediction and Nowcasting - Professional Perspectives (Professional communication within the physical sciences) - Meteorological Instrumentation - Atmospheric Dynamics I (Laboratory Component) - Atmospheric Dynamics II (Laboratory Component) - Advanced Aviation Meteorology - Space Weather (Topics course) - Atmospheric Teleconnections (Topics course - in development for FA2023)

Valparaiso, Indiana, United States

Transition to faculty (from staff) coincided with substantial teaching duties while completing my Ph.D. Courses taught during this period included Introductory Meteorology (both lecture and laboratory components), Professional Perspectives (relating to professional communication in the physical sciences), Meteorological Instrumentation, Aviation Meteorology (standard and advanced sections). Responsible for development, maintenance, and delivery of meteorological knowledge to all levels of undergraduate meteorology majors as well as general education students.Maintained specified duties from time as Staff Meteorologist (namely the repair and maintenance of Dual-Polarization Doppler Radar) combined with training the incoming Staff Met.

Valparaiso, Indiana

Responsible for maintenance of all departmental equipment, including state-of-the-art dual boot (Linux/Windows) computer lab, dual-polarization radar, portable and static radiosonde systems, electronic weather map wall, WeatherBug system, school-based mesonet (instrumented towers), and many other small-scale meteorological items. Developed/taught courses in introductory meteorology and aviation meteorology. Led redesign of the complete suite of lab exercises in introductory meteorology class.Primary contact for all outreach events, including school visits, museum presentations, Girl / Boy Scout tours, and countless other interactions with public and private entities.Assistant Field Coordinator for 13 summer convective field studies. Prepared and maintained equipment and helped lead the analysis and execution of logistical decisions. Directly managed expenditures associated with multiple federal NOAA grants with assets exceeding $1,000,000 aggregate. Responsible for researching prospective companies, soliciting and analyzing bids, serving as primary liaison with all decision makers, and deploying assets upon receipt. Notable purchases include 12 instrumented weather stations, cutting edge weather graphics system for departmental studio, new vehicle for departmental field studies, radiosonde launch systems and peripherals, overhaul of Geography and Meteorology department computer labs, and a VisBox system.Local subject matter expert on troubleshooting/upkeep of one mW, C-band, dual-polarization Doppler weather radar located on campus. Regularly engaged with radar technicians in a remote sense to ensure stability of an oft-temperamental system. Assisted in all software upgrades and repairs.Key liaison on multi-year research endeavor centered on launching weather balloons during adverse winter weather conditions with goal of assessing capacity for dual-pol radar to accurately depict icing potential for air bridge between Chicago and New England.

West Lafayette, Indiana, United States

Performed research consistent with Ph.D. expectations at a rigorous R1 institution while periodically serving as a teaching assistant to supplement department needsTA courses included Science of the Atmosphere (sophomore year meteorological curriculum), Laboratory in Atmospheric Science, and Atmospheric Dynamics I

Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, United States

Third ranking officer in department (0-3/Captain) focused on seamless 24/7/365 operation of all weather-related United States Air Force and Army systems worldwide.Primary duties include: - Staffing of operations hotlink serving all USAF/USA bases worldwide, including restricted networks and computer systems - Daily operations brief to the unit commander (O-6) regarding outages occurring over the previous 24-hour period, to include in-depth discussion of any extended outages - Directly interacted with space weather liaison for Air Force Weather Agency - Maintenance/monitoring of the Joint Army/Air Force Weather Information Network (JAAWIN) website - Continuous coordination with the Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) during critical mission periods - Primary point of contact for all changes in agency security status (Force Protection Condition)

Monterey, California, United States

Masters-level student at Naval Postgraduate School under the directive of the Air Force Institute of Technology

Scott Air Force Base - Belleville, Il, Usa

Detail-oriented, enthusiastic, and customer-focused junior weather officer. Astute forecaster of diverse weather phenomena across northern CONUS/Atlantic Ocean regions.Intimately involved in production/dissemination of over 500 flight weather briefs, 400 site forecasts, 1000 warnings, and the creation of over 900 turbulence/icing graphics.Assisted in training/supervision of over 40 junior forecasters providing critical, timely weather information to 11 diverse CONUS locations. Directly supervised six enlisted personnel.Awarded Company Grade Officer (CGO) of the quarter for the 15th Operational Weather Squadron (15 OWS) on two occasions. Furthermore, awarded CGO of the quarter for the entire Tanker Airlift Control Center on one occasion.First weather officer at 15 OWS to be certified at all six primary floor positions including: - Lead Forecaster: Generate synoptic and mesoscale map analysis for multiple sub-regions. Lead shift change weather briefing. Directly mentor/collaborate with other forecasters. - Floor Manager: Responsible for all disseminated products. Serve as arbitrator for disagreements. Directly report to Commander/Vice Commander. - Sub-Region Supervisor: Supervise enlisted personnel providing tailored weather forecasts for USAF/USA locations. Responsible for accurate, timely forecasts, issuance and maintenance of all weather warnings. - Aircrew Graphics Lead: Produce, disseminate, and collaborate with neighboring squadrons on products displaying threats and hazards to airspace across area of responsibility, including icing and turbulence. - Point Weather Warning Lead: Issue warnings ranging from non-convective winds to tornadoes for 120+ locations across the northeast CONUS. - Aircrew Briefing Lead: Create and disseminate 175-1 flight weather briefings (focused on takeoff and landing, as well as in-flight hazards)Hand-selected to serve as Interim Flight Commander (as a junior First Lieutenant, typically held at a higher rank)

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Atmospheric Science (Meteorology)

Degree conferred December 2017 / Research defense completed August 2017 Dissertation: "An Assessment of the Subseasonal Predictability.

Master Of Science - Ms, Meteorology

Degree conferred March 2006 Thesis: "North Pacific-North American Circulation and Precipitation Anomalies Associated.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Meteorology

Activities and Societies: Director - Valparaiso University Storm Intercept Team Member - Chi Epsilon Pi (Meteorological Honor Society).