Daniel Johnston Email & Phone Number

Anchorage, Alaska, United States

Protecting lives and property while forecasting in the Anchorage, AK.

Albany, Ny

-Lead field technician for New York State Thruway Micronet responsible for their design, site location, instrument placement and installation along the 496 mile toll road - Co-author of ‘A Technical Overview of the New York State Mesonet Standard Network’ in The Journal of Atmospheric and Oceanic Technology (JTECH) - Install and maintain over 45 standard weather stations located in various terrain in Western and Central New York State during on-site troubleshooting, repairing and replacing of failed sensors and electronic equipment on a deadline basis- Coordinate with staff and outside vendors during the ordering of new and the upgrading of existing equipment and sensors for current and future weather stations- Lead science talks in English and Spanish to civic organizations, schools and government officials and entities using New York State Mesonet data to discuss localized events in their community- September 2015 to September 2016: designed, ordered and built the electronics portion of 120 standard weather stations throughout New York State from requiring parts selection, ordering, tracking and installation of over four thousand pieces of equipment from vendors in North America and Europe

Austin, Texas Area

- Utilize meteorological monitoring data with GIS software, SAS and other computer codes and both CAMx and CMAQ air quality models to obtain an accurate depiction of daily air quality changes in Texas-Provide daily air quality forecast analyses of high ozone event days in Texas - Assist in Texas' current State Implementation Plan writing for both Houston and Dallas- Utilize the air quality model AERMOD to assess future effects increased emissions could have on local geographic areas in Texas- Analyze submitted oil and gas permits according to Texas' and the United States' laws and regulations for completeness ensuring the health of the public is not diminished

Oakville, Ontario, Canada

- Utilize Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) models, Graphical Forecast Editor and other software to create short term and long term weather forecasts for locations throughout Canada - Provide meteorological consultation services to transportation and energy clients across Canada both on the phone and in written communication- Lead nightly aviation discussions with NAVCANADA, the Greater Toronto Airport Authority and other airport personnel focusing on hourly short term (0 to 18 hours) and tri-hourly long term (18 to 36 hour) weather hazards- Discuss daily and weekly energy use changes with the Ontario Minister of Energy focusing on severe weather (thunderstorms, flash freeze) events daily- Interpret and monitor company weather station for operational use in short-term weather forecast and long-term climatology creation- Trained interns and new employees on the requisite duties and responsibilities necessary to continue department and team growth

Rockville, Md Usa

- Communicate aviation information and forecasts to Baltimore-Washington Airport personnel focusing on pilot’s flight plan and airport operations - Deliver hourly weather forecasts and weather alerts from 0 to 48 hours to hydroelectric companies and planners in the Mid-West United States and Canadian Prairies to alert them of severe weather hazards in their regions- Lead evening agricultural forecaster providing North American clients meteorological and climatological information of long term statistical and seasonal forecasts

North Conway, Nh

- Monitor summit research projects including NOAA funded AIRMAP New England air quality study and UNH Lidar analysis of the atmosphere- Manually take, record and send hourly weather observations to National Weather Service- Wrote report on frequency of reduced visibility because of frequent fog around Mount Washington for quarterly newsletter and, since 2004, has been used for internship information packet- Provide tours of observatory to general public and scientists describing meteorology and the mountain's crucial role in progressing the profession