Ocean Tasker
Oceanographic modeler with 25 years of technical computer experience.
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Kate is enthusiastic about all things oceanography and brings 24 years of technology expertise.
Experience
Supervisor, Research Science; Physicist at Peraton, Inc in support of U.S. Naval Research Lab (2022-08 – Present)
Software developer and ocean modeling specialist
- Software developer in Python, FORTRAN, MATLAB
- Ocean modeling & validation: COAMPS, OTIS, NCOM, PALM
- Computational & statistical analysis of ocean data
- Global tide harmonics analysis and prediction
Adjunct Professor of STEM at Bristol Community College (2020-01 – Present)
Teaching and curriculum development for STEM courses
- Canvas, Blackboard, Zoom, MS Office, Adobe Suites
- Courses: Oceanography, Physical Geology, Biology
- Developing new course materials & virtual laboratories
- Updating syllabi & pedagogy with new teaching practices
Oceanographic Technical Specialist - NOAA CO-OPS at Ocean Assoc. / Lynker supporting Tides & Currents (2021-04 – 2022-08)
Technical support and data processing for NOAA Tides & Currents
- Processing water levels & data quality control
- Support tide gauge data & installation, SLR products
- Engaging stakeholders with visual aids, & videos
- Contract support, management, and guidance
- Freelance: Contract Proposal (RFI, RFP) writing (awarded)
Oceanographic Research Assistant & Technician at University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth - SMAST (2016-05 – 2019-08)
Oceanographic research and field operations
- Processing AUV, Satellite, & CODAR with Fortran & Matlab
- Analyzing water masses for coastal physics & upwelling
- Mobilizing, deploying, & recovering CODAR, AUVs, & CTDs
- Assessing sensors via comparisons & calibrations
Marine Technician - R/V Langseth at MATE: Monterey Peninsula College (2015-09)
Marine operations and sensor deployment at sea
- Maintaining the ship log for active deployment & recovery
- Coordinating at sea ship deck & A-frame activities
- Preparing & deploying OBEM & XBT sensors at sea
Owner/ Operator - Kate Noel Artistry
IT Team Manager at Rhode Island College
Education
Masters of Science in Marine Science & Technology – University of Massachusetts (2016-09 – 2020-01)
Associate of Science & Certificate in Engineering - Marine Science Tech – Bristol Community College (2013-09 – 2016-06)
Bachelor of Arts in Technical Design and User Support – Rhode Island College (2002-09 – 2007-06)
