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Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Developed and deployed weather tracking applications like utilizing Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS and API integrations.Automated data retrieval processes for weather graphics and analysis, including webscraping for data.Collaborated on projects integrating IBM's weather data with Unreal Engine for advanced graphical representations.Implemented live tracking features for aircraft, storm chasers, and regional power outages using GPS and API technologies.Enhanced user experience by adding interactive maps to geo-meteograms and implementing live tower cams into existing systems.Expanded capabilities with additional weather-related functionalities like air pollution, pollen count, and wildfire tracking.Contributed to the development and automation of various weather-related graphics and trackers.Actively participated in continuous learning and skill development, including courses in UI/UX design, Esri, ReactJS, and NGROK API usage.Demonstrated proficiency in data analysis and visualization by integrating SPC and winter data into streaming applications and creating custom APIs.Engaged in collaborative projects such as TORCON email automation, tornado storm report scraper, and turbulence tracking product development.

Research Meteorologist at PeopleTec.Provide scientific expertise and software development in carrying out research for technologies relevant to defense weapon systems.Leverage the Weather Common Component (WxCC)’s weather data in Python for defense simulations.Produced GeoTIFF and point cloud visualizations from NOAA gridded dataExperience in using NetCDF and HDF5 data – including radar, satellite, and numerical modelsProgramming experience includes Python and C# Docker experienceCesium experienceExperience in working with a microservice architecture Utilize Blender for 3D modeling.Security Clearance: Secret

Huntsville, Al

Utilize the Metadata Management Tool (MMT) in order to generate collection level metadata for MAAP's Earthdata Search Client.Manages all Python scripts being implemented in the NASA Common Metadata Repository (CMR) Analysis and Review Dashboard. These scripts serve as a major deliverable for the Analysis and Review of CMR (ARC) project.Includes a suite of scripts which leverage the CMR’s API, the Global Master Change Directory (GCMD) controlled value lists, and CMR’s metadata schemas to allow for automated checks of metadata records.Writes custom script functions to perform additional automated metadata checks on an as-needed basis.Identifies ways to enhance script performance.Updates scripts when changes are made to metadata schemas and requirements.Technical contact for communication regarding scripts between IMPACT and the Earth Observing Systems Data and Information System (EOSDIS) Evolution and Development (EED) team, who is responsible for maintaining the NASA CMR Analysis and Review Dashboard.Responsible for writing script documentation on the public facing NASA Earthdata Wiki space to enhance transparency between the programming process and the users of the Dashboard tool.Participate in the IMPACT’s effort in writing and publishing a scientific paper about the metadata curation process of the Analysis and Review of CMR (ARC) team.Aid in metadata curation.

Fairfax, Va

Participated directly in climate research and climate research-support activities under faculty supervision.

Blacksburg, Va

Assisted in grading exams and ran two weekly recitations (~30 students each).

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Meteorology

Minors in Astronomy/Astrophysics, Geoscience, and Mathematics Storm chaser for field research during Summer 2013.

Master’S Degree, Earth Systems Science

“A Shift in Attitudes for a Shift in Climate” - Master’s thesis project focused on the science behind climate change and how education.