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Performed meteorological data analysis for the development and evaluation of National Weather Service (NWS) Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS) and upper air sensors and systems. Developed algorithms and scripts to streamline data analysis. On call, weather dependent surface and upper air weather observations were taken in support of sensor/system testing.•Lead System Tester at NWS Sterling Field Support Center for NWS/FAA ASOS software upgrades.•Developed programs in Microsoft Excel using Visual Basic to expedite analysis and make it more efficient.•Trained personnel for NWS Upper Air RRS and FAA Surface Weather Observations Certification Exams.•Lead analyst for the following NWS programs and generated reports and presentations for NWS personnel.: oAll Weather Precipitation and Accumulation Gauge (AWPAG) transfer function development oUpper air balloon qualification oASOS ceilometer sub-visible crystal analysis oASOS ceilometer replacement qualification oNWS COOP network Fischer Porter Qualification. •Analyzed LIDAR data as a reference for ceilometer testing.•Performed support analysis for: NWS Ice Free Wind sensor, radiosonde sounding data, and ASOS ceilometer operational test & evaluation.•Performed Market Research for the NOAA NWS Historical Climate Network-Modernization (HCN-M) program: complete meteorological systems to replace 1,000 of the 1,221 USHCN systems. •Performed data analysis and quality assurance activities for NERON (NOAA’s Environmental Real-Time Observing Network; modernized COOP) and two HCN-M prototype systems. •Perform clinical surface observations in support of NWS/FAA ASOS Ceilometer, AWPAG, and Environmental Precipitation Identifier (EPI) testing, and NWS COOP network sonic ranging snow sensor and Fischer Porter rain gauge.•Installed, wired, and programmed sonic ranging snow depth sensors including installation of a snow fence to block the wind and a foundation for the board to measure snow off of.

-Supervised a crew of 7 individuals that manufactured insulated windows to ensure that the daily production goals were met, and met industry standards.

Master Of Arts (Ma), Christian Leadership

Bs, Meteorology

Activities and Societies: Varsity Baseball Team, Student Chapter of American Meteorological Society, Intramural Football, Intramural Bowling