Project Manager Engineer

SUMMARY

Daniel Professional meteorologist, social media/digital communication specialist, project

lead, graphic application engineer, emergency management collaborator, and

Dix trainer/educator working with a variety of informational data types, as well as

presentation styles serving the demands of clients and customers. An active

user of social media in the promotion of company initiatives as well as

informational and highlight information ranging from the weather to traffic to

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sporting events with a pronounced focus on my homeland of Minnesota. Utilize

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a variety of applications in the social media realm including Twitter, Facebook,

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Google Plus, Instagram, Vine, YouTube and more. Possess a background in risk

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management practice by the understanding, preparation and warning of potential

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and imminent weather and geophysical disasters. Work in a busy operations

Twitter: @DDwx center where a variety of tasks and information sharing and processing is

necessary along with a team methodology to complete given tasks. Always

working and learning about different facets of operations, latest emerging

technologies and business practices to best expand and round out knowledge in

different industries.

EXPERIENCE

Sr Graphic Engineer/Meteorologist, The Weather Channel

Atlanta, GA 2001 present

Team lead in testing, configuration, and creation of more efficient to market

implementation of on air meteorological software display system upgrades.

Support systems 24/7 and train users on best practices. Project manager for

NASA data retrieval and use. Work with various departments in cross platform

digital data and products.

Accomplishments

● Project lead on GPS tracking technologies and social media tools and

experiences for Emmy award winning”Tornado Hunt” field project

earning company’s prestigious STORM award for outstanding work

● Early and active social media user for weather and disaster related

information dissemination as well as trainer for new users

● Lead company initiative of Integrated Warning Teams with various

NWS offices and media markets for improved collaboration and

information flow during breaking weather events using social media

● Project lead on management of ongoing online map room

refresh/update manage existing online/mobile weather data feeds

● Project lead on social media integration to on air weather system

● Extensive work done for radar, satellite and weather warning display for

on air coverage by on camera meteorologists

● Helped in the transition between weather graphic systems as a tester

and implementer of the legacy and new systems in 2011

Sr Meteorologist, The Weather Channel

Atlanta, GA 1998 2001

Global forecast center meteorologist responsible for 10,000 forecast points across

the United States utilizing the multi model ingest and forecast system.

Accomplishments

● Assisted in research projects on forecast accuracy and improvements

● Helped create internal forecast tips and tools for department

Storm Warning/Risk Analysis Meteorologist, WeatherData, Inc

Wichita, KS 1996 1998

Issued time sensitive weather forecast and warnings for various utility, railroad

and aviation clients for winter, convective and tropical weather situations.

Adjunct Instructor, Minnesota State University

Mankato, MN 1993 1995

Taught three semester of Elements of Weather class for undergraduate and

graduate students. Utilized various means of media to demonstrate varied

components of weather and climate.

Aviation Meteorologist, Kavouras/DTN

Minneapolis, MN 1992 1995

Produced weather forecasts for aviation clients domestic and international.

Participated in conference calls/briefings with clients.

Meteorologist Intern, Northwest Airlines

St. Paul, MN 1991 1992

Active in data entry and analysis for NWA’s turbulence plot study program.

Participated in weather briefings with meteorologists, dispatchers and pilots.

EDUCATION

Minnesota State University @ Mankato

Master of Arts 1991 1994 Geography (Atmospheric Science Core)

Minnesota State University @ Mankato

Bachelor of Science 1986 1991 Geography (Atmospheric Science Core)

Minor Earth Science

SPECIALTIES

● Ability to relate and work with various users and groups regarding the

use, understanding and distribution of critical data

● Provide detailed quality assurance and project lead/management of the

testing, planning and implementation of planned efforts.

● Can work and assist in collaborations with internal / external partners

● Experience working in busy and hectic operations centers

PRESENTATIONS/PUBLICATIONS

● June 2013 Twin Cities IWT meeting “IWT lessons learned and best

practices A lesson from Oklahoma 2013 tornadoes” Minneapolis

● March 2012 Metro Atlanta IWT workshop “TWC Use of Social Media

in Weather Warnings and Tips for Emergency Manager Use” Atlanta

● June 2011 AMS Broadcaster/Storm Warning Communication

Conference “TWC Role in Weather Warning Message” Okla City

● April 2011 National Hurricane Conference “TWC Role in Hurricane

Coverage/Warning with Emergency Management Atlanta

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

● Member of American Meteorological Society (AMS)

● Member of National Weather Association (NWA)

● President of Metro Atlanta AMS/NWA Chapter (2012 2013)

● Committee member of Atlanta Integrated Warning Team (IWT)

● Member of Cobb Cty Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)

● Member of Weather And Society*Integrated Studies (WAS*IS)

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