Conducted research and implemented optimal data assimilation practices for dropsonde and weather balloon datasets within a high-resolution weather model, resulting in improved forecast accuracy.

Offered technical expertise on climate, oceanographic, and coastal conservation strategies for Save the Waves programs and campaigns aimed at safeguarding surf ecosystems across multiple countries.Significantly contributed to developing a comprehensive surf conservation index, significant in prioritizing the protection of global surf ecosystems. This index now serves as a crucial component in analyzing and formulating strategies for the legal protection of coastal ecosystems… Show more Offered technical expertise on climate, oceanographic, and coastal conservation strategies for Save the Waves programs and campaigns aimed at safeguarding surf ecosystems across multiple countries.Significantly contributed to developing a comprehensive surf conservation index, significant in prioritizing the protection of global surf ecosystems. This index now serves as a crucial component in analyzing and formulating strategies for the legal protection of coastal ecosystems. Critical stakeholder engagement with stakeholders in coastal communities dependent on surf tourism. Analyzed the functionality and role of surfing in small communities to create a locally-driven initiative for the conservation and protection of natural resources centered around preserving their surf breaks.Played an essential role in designing and implementing a scalable finance and insurance framework for sustainable tourism livelihoods, enhancing resilience within coastal communities to climate-related risks. The initiative also prioritized the safeguarding and rehabilitation of critical coastal and oceanic natural assets. Show less

Conducted climate and environmental data analysis in Mexico, El Salvador, Ecuador, and Peru. Advised government and private sector stakeholders on climate change and extreme weather risk mitigation policies, specializing in "El Niño" effects. Developed forecasting tools and prevention strategies for the fisheries, agricultural, energy, transportation, and governmental sectors for effective climate change and extreme weather event mitigation solutions.Formulated… Show more Conducted climate and environmental data analysis in Mexico, El Salvador, Ecuador, and Peru. Advised government and private sector stakeholders on climate change and extreme weather risk mitigation policies, specializing in "El Niño" effects. Developed forecasting tools and prevention strategies for the fisheries, agricultural, energy, transportation, and governmental sectors for effective climate change and extreme weather event mitigation solutions.Formulated communication strategies for the press to convey proficiently the repercussions of climate change and extreme weather events, thereby facilitating the comprehension of associated risks by the public and encouraging the adoption of mitigation measures. Show less

Provided translation consultancy services for the foundation's THE MAP website, focusing on oceanography and marine species information, ensuring accurate and culturally appropriate translations while maintaining consistent terminology and style. Verified functionality and performance of the translated web page, establishing links between Spanish and English versions for seamless navigation to ensure proper content integration and uphold a user-friendly experience.

Advised clients on wave-powered profiling technology for scientific monitoring in oceanic, coastal, and lake environments. Oversaw the production of advanced oceanographic equipment, implementing streamlined production procedures, and ensuring logistics alignment with production requirements. Contributed to the production of an oceanographic vertical profiling platform, integrating various sophisticated oceanographic sensors into the system.Managed national and international… Show more Advised clients on wave-powered profiling technology for scientific monitoring in oceanic, coastal, and lake environments. Oversaw the production of advanced oceanographic equipment, implementing streamlined production procedures, and ensuring logistics alignment with production requirements. Contributed to the production of an oceanographic vertical profiling platform, integrating various sophisticated oceanographic sensors into the system.Managed national and international shipping logistics for oceanographic equipment. Directed the Los Angeles County Sanitation District pilot initiative, overseeing maintenance services, deployments, instrument troubleshooting, data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and report writing. The project aimed to monitor the impacts of publicly-owned treatment works discharges on ocean acidification and hypoxia using a vertical profiling oceanographic platform. Show less

Provided analytical problem-solving consulting services for the development and adaptation of low-profile, low-power draw oceanographic sensors for an autonomous, long-duration vessel.

Provided specialized research consulting services in atmospheric science, physical oceanography, environmental science, conservation, and defense applications. Offered tailored technical oceanographic solutions to meet diverse customer requirements.

Served as a sea-going technician for the SIO Ships of Opportunity Program, specializing in the SIO High-Resolution XBT/XCTD Network. Installed and implemented the automatic launching system for eXpendable BathyThermographs (XBTs) on container ships and USCG vessels.Coordinated science operations in compliance with ship procedures and onboard safety protocols. Conducted weather data collection and prepared a comprehensive scientific expedition report detailing the voyage… Show more Served as a sea-going technician for the SIO Ships of Opportunity Program, specializing in the SIO High-Resolution XBT/XCTD Network. Installed and implemented the automatic launching system for eXpendable BathyThermographs (XBTs) on container ships and USCG vessels.Coordinated science operations in compliance with ship procedures and onboard safety protocols. Conducted weather data collection and prepared a comprehensive scientific expedition report detailing the voyage particulars. Show less

During a short-term appointment at SIO's Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics, conducted an analysis of GPS meteorological infrastructure data to comprehend moisture surges associated with summer monsoon rainfall in the Southwestern US and Northern Mexico. Additionally, engaged in WRF modeling of moisture surges during a specific flash flooding event in Southern California, including validating WRF model outputs with GPS precipitable water vapor measurements.Furthermore, served… Show more During a short-term appointment at SIO's Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics, conducted an analysis of GPS meteorological infrastructure data to comprehend moisture surges associated with summer monsoon rainfall in the Southwestern US and Northern Mexico. Additionally, engaged in WRF modeling of moisture surges during a specific flash flooding event in Southern California, including validating WRF model outputs with GPS precipitable water vapor measurements.Furthermore, served as a co-convener and moderator for the Interdisciplinary Forum on Environmental Research and UC MEXUS Public Forum, specifically focused on "BrainSTORM: Dimensions of Human Interaction with Weather." Show less

Contributed to CICESE's Physical Oceanography Department as a team member of the Consorcio de Investigación del Golfo de México, a multi-university Mexican project addressing the understanding, analysis, and prediction of oil spill impacts.Conducted research on modeling atmospheric pollutants from oil spills in the Gulf of Mexico. Utilized the WRF-CHEM model for atmospheric chemistry, coupled with an ocean model, to accurately predict hydrocarbon distribution under different atmospheric… Show more Contributed to CICESE's Physical Oceanography Department as a team member of the Consorcio de Investigación del Golfo de México, a multi-university Mexican project addressing the understanding, analysis, and prediction of oil spill impacts.Conducted research on modeling atmospheric pollutants from oil spills in the Gulf of Mexico. Utilized the WRF-CHEM model for atmospheric chemistry, coupled with an ocean model, to accurately predict hydrocarbon distribution under different atmospheric conditions. Generated risk maps for potential atmospheric pollutants based on model outputs. Show less

Conducted an environmental feasibility study employing reanalysis, observational data, and mathematical modeling tools to assess extreme and climatological oceanographic and atmospheric conditions. The study aimed to identify optimal conditions for the installation of intake and discharge pipelines for a desalination plant in Ensenada, Baja California.

Conducted research on air-sea interactions of winter cold fronts over the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico (GoM), focusing on the analysis of momentum, heat, and moisture fluxes. This research significantly contributed to my Ph.D., employing the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) Model as a diagnostic tool. The WRF model was subjected to diverse oceanic surface conditions, including various coupled ocean models, to investigate the evolution of cold fronts under distinct… Show more Conducted research on air-sea interactions of winter cold fronts over the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico (GoM), focusing on the analysis of momentum, heat, and moisture fluxes. This research significantly contributed to my Ph.D., employing the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) Model as a diagnostic tool. The WRF model was subjected to diverse oceanic surface conditions, including various coupled ocean models, to investigate the evolution of cold fronts under distinct forcings.Implemented and validated the WRF model with diverse observational and reanalysis datasets, employing distinct statistical analysis techniques to determine optimal model parameterizations for accurately representing atmospheric characteristics of cold fronts in the GoM.Designed and implemented automated numerical analysis tools for identifying and characterizing cold fronts in numerical weather prediction model output and reanalysis datasets. Show less

Implemented and developed a coupling system between the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) Model and diverse ocean models to examine air-sea interactions during winter cold fronts in the Gulf of Mexico (GoM). This led to a profound understanding of WRF parameterizations and validation techniques utilizing observational and reanalysis datasets for an accurate representation of cold front air-sea interactions in the GoM.Contributed to the research team for the CICESE-Petróleos… Show more Implemented and developed a coupling system between the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) Model and diverse ocean models to examine air-sea interactions during winter cold fronts in the Gulf of Mexico (GoM). This led to a profound understanding of WRF parameterizations and validation techniques utilizing observational and reanalysis datasets for an accurate representation of cold front air-sea interactions in the GoM.Contributed to the research team for the CICESE-Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX) project: "Mooring Network in the Deep Gulf of Mexico," entailing active involvement in research cruises for the maintenance and servicing of moored ocean observation platforms in the Gulf of Mexico. Responsibilities encompassed comprehensive data analysis and quality control. Show less

Research fellowship at the School of Geography, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences, specializing in the study of air-sea interactions involving cold fronts and heat waves over the Tasman Sea, utilizing the WRF Model. Conducted comprehensive analyses of meteorological conditions during extreme fire weather events, employing coupled ocean-atmosphere models to gain insights into the oceanographic factors driving these phenomena.Designed and implemented automated numerical analysis tools for… Show more Research fellowship at the School of Geography, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences, specializing in the study of air-sea interactions involving cold fronts and heat waves over the Tasman Sea, utilizing the WRF Model. Conducted comprehensive analyses of meteorological conditions during extreme fire weather events, employing coupled ocean-atmosphere models to gain insights into the oceanographic factors driving these phenomena.Designed and implemented automated numerical analysis tools for the identification and characterization of cold fronts in numerical weather prediction model output and reanalysis datasets. Show less

Engaged in contract work with Dr. Alexander Gershunov (SIO), who served as a scientific expert in a litigation case against San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), to analyze and model the atmospheric conditions during the October 2007 wildfires in California. The findings played a crucial role role in liability court cases against SDG&E, attributing the ignition of fires to their power lines during heightened Santa Ana wind conditions.

Visiting Ph.D. graduate student at SIO, engaging with professors in research on coupling WRF with diverse oceanic boundary conditions, such as the ROMS model, assorted "mixed layer" models, and various sea surface temperature setups.Additionally, designed and implemented automated numerical analysis tools for the identification and characterization of cold fronts in numerical weather prediction model output and reanalysis datasets.

Worked at SIO's Ocean Time-Series Group in the design, development, maintenance, and servicing of moored ocean observation platforms. Proficient in diagnosing and resolving instrument and sensor failures, encompassing communication systems (satellite, mobile, conductive, and acoustic telemetry). Designed sub-systems for oceanographic instruments. Conducted thorough oceanographic data analysis and quality control.Carried out the calibration and preparation of… Show more Worked at SIO's Ocean Time-Series Group in the design, development, maintenance, and servicing of moored ocean observation platforms. Proficient in diagnosing and resolving instrument and sensor failures, encompassing communication systems (satellite, mobile, conductive, and acoustic telemetry). Designed sub-systems for oceanographic instruments. Conducted thorough oceanographic data analysis and quality control.Carried out the calibration and preparation of instrumentation for in-situ chemical analysis of ocean nutrients.Managed coastal research cruises for mooring retrieval, servicing, and deployment, with oversight of mooring deck operations. Coordinated logistics for sea-going expeditions, including documentation related to shipping, insurance, hazardous materials, and commercial invoices. Participated in the MSM 05/4 Mooring Cruise 2007, from Greenland to Iceland, aboard the German R/V Maria S Merian. Show less

Conducted graduate research in oceanography and climate sciences at SIO's Climate Research Division. Analyzed climate general circulation models to assess the influence of greenhouse forcing on Pacific Ocean dynamics, particularly the alterations in "El Niño" teleconnections and their implications for fisheries along the western coast of South America. Acquired expertise in handling extensive datasets of oceanographic, atmospheric, and climate data. Participated in the CLIVAR P2 Hydrographic… Show more Conducted graduate research in oceanography and climate sciences at SIO's Climate Research Division. Analyzed climate general circulation models to assess the influence of greenhouse forcing on Pacific Ocean dynamics, particularly the alterations in "El Niño" teleconnections and their implications for fisheries along the western coast of South America. Acquired expertise in handling extensive datasets of oceanographic, atmospheric, and climate data. Participated in the CLIVAR P2 Hydrographic Cruise in 2004 (Yokohama to Honolulu) and the student-led research cruise at SIO in Honolulu, Hawaii, in May 2006. Show less

Led and executed a collaborative research project involving SIO–UCSD, FOPCA-UNFV, and Instituto del Mar del Perú (IMARPE). The project centered on characterizing bio-optical properties during IMARPE surveys, developing regional algorithms for chlorophyll and primary production estimation using ocean color satellites, validating satellite estimates, and studying time series of regional chlorophyll and primary production variability.Facilitated the development and oversight of… Show more Led and executed a collaborative research project involving SIO–UCSD, FOPCA-UNFV, and Instituto del Mar del Perú (IMARPE). The project centered on characterizing bio-optical properties during IMARPE surveys, developing regional algorithms for chlorophyll and primary production estimation using ocean color satellites, validating satellite estimates, and studying time series of regional chlorophyll and primary production variability.Facilitated the development and oversight of collaborative research agreements among IMARPE, FOPCA-UNFV, and SIO-UCSD.Served as project Operations Manager, leading research cruise interinstitutional coordination, managing oceanographic instrument calibrations and deployments, conducting in-situ sample collections and processing, ensuring organizational efficiency, and maintaining quality control of instrument and sample data.Directed operational logistics for the project, supervising the establishment of a research lab at FOPCA-UNFV and coordinating the temporary import and return export of oceanographic equipment from SIO (La Jolla, California) to Peru.Led the research cruise team during the Instituto del Mar del Perú 0305-06 expedition. Show less

Collaborated with the Scripps Photobiology Group in processing, generating, and analyzing satellite images for oceanographic applications. Applied in-situ and laboratory validation techniques for Ocean Color algorithms. Served as a research cruise team leader, overseeing the deployment, maintenance, and calibration of oceanographic instrumentation. Participated in several research cruises, including California Cooperative Fisheries Investigations (CalCOFI) 0107, CalCOFI 0207… Show more Collaborated with the Scripps Photobiology Group in processing, generating, and analyzing satellite images for oceanographic applications. Applied in-situ and laboratory validation techniques for Ocean Color algorithms. Served as a research cruise team leader, overseeing the deployment, maintenance, and calibration of oceanographic instrumentation. Participated in several research cruises, including California Cooperative Fisheries Investigations (CalCOFI) 0107, CalCOFI 0207, CalCOFI 0211, and California Current Survey 0304. Show less

Conducted research on Peruvian fishing sector policies during atmospheric and oceanographic anomalies, focusing on the sector's evolution following the El Niño event of 1997-98 and the governmental strategies implemented to mitigate its impact on fisheries production.

Research Assistant at the International Research Institute for Climate Prediction, Columbia University, N.Y. Conducted in-depth research on the impacts and adaptation strategies within the Peruvian fisheries industry during the 1997-98 El Niño event. Specialized in climate prediction applications for fisheries, analyzing tool utilization in the industry during and after the 1997-98 El Niño. Developed accessible climate prediction tools for the public and fisheries sector.

Managed seafood processing line, international trading, and quality control for products sourced from artisanal fishermen. Additionally, conducted research and development in climate prediction applications for the fisheries sector.

Fleet manager overseeing restoration and retrofitting of two fishing vessels. Supervised on-board seafood quality control for four vessels with one technician per vessel. Managed operations for a fleet of four vessels. Conducted research and development of climate prediction applications for fisheries.

Oversaw the acquisition of seafood products from artisanal fishermen and managed seafood processing operations.Served as the General Manager for international trading activities. Additionally, conducted research and development focused on climate prediction applications for the fisheries sector.

Led successful adaptation of Japanese octopus traps for the Peruvian coastal environment, collaborating with Japanese experts to learn methodology.Managed all aspects of the pilot project, from planning to execution.Collaborated with local stakeholders to overcome challenges and achieve project objectives.

Provided exceptional support to the Vice President in various administrative tasks.Efficiently managed schedules, coordinated meetings, and prepared reports.Fostered cross-functional collaboration to support the Vice President's initiatives.

Led seafood production operations, overseeing 70 employees to ensure efficient, high-quality processing. Implemented strategies for workflow optimization and monitored expenditures, budgets, and production costs.Monitored plant expenditures, budgets, and production costs.