Professional Background

PEMDAS Technologies and Innovations

Senior Atmospheric Scientist

Scientific subject matter expert for the entire operational NOWcasting system comprised of real-time data fusion and 4D predictive technologies as an integral part of a suite of products, applications, and environmental intelligence services. Performing cross-disciplinary research, development, and implementation of high-impact algorithms in support of operational missions.

June 2021 - Present

Baron Services

Applied Environmental Modeler

Conducted research and development that enabled operational deployment of new or existing components of forecast modeling systems including hydro-meteorological modeling, data-assimilation, and coupled modeling. Involved in product development, evaluation, and delivery in a 24x7 mission-critical environment.

September 2018 - May 2021

North Carolina State University

Acting State Climatologist

Led a team of scientists, staff, and students to provide information about the climatic and environmental factors that impact the people of North Carolina and the broader southeast US. Key focal points of service included research, extension, and education.

August 2016 - August 2018

Associate Director, Associate State Climatologist

Managed operational activities at the State Climate Office, provided direction and guidance, set goals, and project management. Oversaw all computing services and systems.

March 2014 - August 2018

Environmental Meteorologist

Developed multiple products and applications for a variety of state agencies. Examples include: Built a real-time operational numerical weather prediction system assimilating observations and a customized in-house developed real-time high-resolution sea-surface temperature product. Created a national dispersion forecasting system for agricultural applications. Wrote numerous automated data ingest routines and monitoring scripts that feed real-time web-based products and services. Key developer for a real-time precipitation alert system that has won national awards.

Heavily involved with the modernization and expansion of the North Carolina mesonet program (NC ECONet) and led the development of a real-time quality control system for the network. This high-quality observational dataset is utilized in research, extension, and education activities across North Carolina.

November 2004 - August 2018

Microelectronics Center of North Carolina (MCNC)

Research Meteorologist

October 2001 - September 2002