Atmospheric Analyst
CurrentAir quality modeling research: Facilitated all aspects of modeling projects to understand air quality impacts from natural and anthropogenic processes. Set up and executed air quality models for particular cases of interest. Modified meteorological and air quality models to meet the needs of specific research projects. Analyzed and assisted with documentation of results.Air quality monitoring research: Installed and operated air sampling and meteorological sensing equipment for dust measurement studies. Utilized tools for remote data collection. Programmed a data quality analysis procedure. Diagnosed and repaired equipment problems.Software Applications: Installed open source meteorological models, air quality models, and analysis tools in Unix/Linux environments. Created and modified programming code for custom applications. Extracted model output data, developed data processing tools and created reports. Investigated, fixed, and reported bugs as necessary. Used FORTRAN, shell scripts, C, SAS. Reported system problems to IT (Information Technology) and ensured they were fixed. Assisted IT with server replacements by installing software tools, testing, and benchmarking.
