Michael S. Email & Phone Number

Suitland-Silver Hill, Md, Us

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Currently working with NOAA's Center for Satellite Applications and Research on satellite data processing, product distribution, web application security, and internet mapping applications.

Senior Systems Analyst working at NOAA on ocean satellite remote sensing data, product processing and distribution.

Camp Springs, Md

• Planned and coordinated tasks for contract support• Responsible for the NOAA CoastWatch Help Desk• Coordinated National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) unique product implementation• Maintained and enhance satellite data processing• Performed data analysis• Provided system administration and technology refreshment• Performed system engineering and processing design for oceanographic satellite data products• Designed and implemented websites including templates, CSS and graphics for LAMP webserver.

Camp Springs, Md

• Developed MODIS processing system to include mapping and rendering of oceanographic products. • Provided vision and goals for program development. • Mentored co-workers on various projects and skill levels. • Programmed GIS tools for data visualization and re-mapping of SeaWiFS and Advanced Very-High Resolution Radiometer data. • Developed customized interfaces and programs for facilitating the use of satellite data in a GIS. • Conducted formal design review briefings to NOAA management.• Designed, implemented and managed multiple Internet web sites.• Collaborated in the development of operational harmful algal bloom forecast system

Various

• Operations Officer and Satellite Oceanographer for the National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Services CoastWatch Program• Developed response plan and emergency acquisition procedures for the CoastWatch Coastal Hazards program• Managed Coastal Hazards’ product research and storage activities• Coordinated Canadian RADARSAT Operational satellite data acquisitions for the United States Government Agencies including NOAA, National Aeronautic Space Administration (NASA) and Department of Defense (DoD)• Conceived and protoyped multi-satellite, near real-time image/product generation system in support of coastal hazard events• Planned the transfer of Local Area Coverage Satellite Scheduling from Satellite Services Division to Satellite Operations Control Center • Represented NESDIS national conferences. • Designed, developed, and implemented an automated website for bulletin dissemination and general information about NOAA satellites (NOAASIS)• Processed data, wreck investigations, and differential geographic positioning system comparisons for hydrographic surveys.• Conducted offshore and near shore hydrographic and side scan sonar• Supervised field operations for channel and harbor surveys• Performed conductivity temperature depth and bathymetric casts• Supervised ship’s movements and watch schedules• Served as Divemaster responsible for all dive operations• Served as Diver Medical Technician first responder• Conducted deployment and recovery operations of ATLAS Buoys• Assisted in data collection and processing of oceanographic information

B.Ae, Aerospace Engineering, Propulsion, Military Science

Activities and Societies: Army ROTC (Commissioned 1990), Marching Band, IEEE

Master'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General