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Nate is a Research Physical Scientist specializing in helping National Weather Service National Centers and International partners develop and implement new operational tools and technologies. The majority of this work focuses on the AWIPS platform and includes work in the Graphical Forecast Editor (GFE), Hazard Services, and others. In his free time he can be found spending time with his family and friends outdoors, and traveling as much as possible.
Research Interests
Decision Support standardization/automation
Integrating cutting edge science into operational decision making
Streamlining hazardous weather communication
Collaborative forecast process
Education
MS in Atmospheric Science, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
BS in Meteorology, Concentration in Marine Science, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
Graduate Certificate in GIS, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
Experience
2020 - Present Program Manager for National and International Centers/Research Physical Scientist, NOAA/ESRL/GSL/Evaluation and Decision Support Branch
2016 - 2020 Program Manager for National Centers/Research Associate IV, NOAA/ESRL/GSL/Evaluation and Decision Support Branch - Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA)
2013 - 2016 Technical Lead for Storm Surge Watch/Warning/Senior Science Analyst, NOAA/NCEP/National Hurricane Center - CyberData Technologies
2010 - 2013 Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant studying Geographic Information Systems and Orographic Precipitation, North Carolina State University