Meteorologist/Weather Forecaster

1. High School Diploma (Lehrte, 2001)

2. Masters Degree (Diploma) in Meteorology and Climatology (Hannover, 2008)

Topic of Thesis: Optimum tilt angles of photovoltaic devices under different meteorological conditions

3. Several Internships at the Institute of Atmospheric and Environmental Research (Garmisch-Partenkirchen, 2003 and 2006)

In Dec 2009, I got hired to work with the US Air Force in Germany. I have been working at the 21st Operational Weather Squadron as a meteorologist and operational forecaster since.

My main responsibilities are:

1. Daily operations include European Weather Analysis, Forecasting and Briefings to support and safeguard military personnel, equipment and exercises
2. Development and Implementation of training materials and courses
3. Lead Trainer and Mentor to all military personnel
4. Collection of Weather Data/Events for continuous improvement of training procedures
5. Liasion to civilian and military weather organizations to build international partnerships and collaborations

• Data Science (currently learning)
• Python (currently learning)
• FORTRAN
• C++
• MS Office
• Access
• Linux
• Visual Weather
• and Leads (AF Visualization Programs)

Atmospheric Sciences, Course Development, Data Analysis, Lead Trainer, Liaison to other civilian and military organizations, Model Analysis, Radar, Renewable Energies, Satellite, Training Implementation and Improvement, Weather Forecasting and Analysis

21st OWS, 557th Weather Wing, Armed Forces, Bundeswehr, DWD, ESSL, Eumetsat, USAFE

English, German