Joseph Owusu
Accra
Summary
Meteorologist with strong expertise in climate data analysis, GIS, and weather forecasting, supported by professional experience at the Ghana Meteorological Agency. Skilled in applying data-driven methods, training interns in specialized software, and collaborating on research to improve forecasting accuracy and climate resilience. Seeking to advance expertise in data science applications for climate and environmental challenges.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Meteorologist
Ghana Meteorological Agency
Accra
10.2024 - Current
- Conducted in-depth research on atmospheric phenomena to enhance meteorological knowledge within the Hydrometeorological Unit.
- Delivered training sessions for interns on effective usage of meteorological software, including Climate Data Tools(CDT) and ArcGIS.
- Utilized GIS mapping tools to create engaging visual representations of weather data for various audiences.
- Increased weather forecasting accuracy through advanced meteorological tools and data analysis techniques.
- Prepared daily weather forecasts to assist the public and support air traffic control in hazard identification.
- Interpreted meteorological data, providing insights into visibility, precipitation, and temperature variations.
- Supported public outreach initiatives by providing weather education materials.
- Collaborated with other scientists to develop strategies for mitigating extreme weather events.
- Forecasted aviation weather conditions so that pilots could make informed decisions during their flights.
Meteorologist Intern
Ghana Meteorological Agency
Accra
10.2022 - 11.2022
- Assisted meteorologists in preparing daily weather reports for public distribution.
- Utilized meteorological software to interpret climate models and simulations.
- Collected global data from satellites images and weather stations.
- · Monitored experiments, made observations, and recorded data for scientific research.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Meteorology And Climate Science
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi,Ghana09-2024
Skills
Technical: Climate Data Tools (CDT), ArcGIS, GIS Mapping, Climate Modeling, Data Analysis
Research & Analysis: Data Collection & Interpretation, Forecasting Accuracy, Research Collaboration
Professional: Science Communication, Decision-Making, Training & Mentorship
Languages
English
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
French
Elementary (A2)
A2
German
Beginner (A1)
A1
Certification
- AI Careers (Intro to Artificial Intelligence & Data Applications)
Timeline
Meteorologist
Ghana Meteorological Agency
10.2024 - Current
Meteorologist Intern
Ghana Meteorological Agency
10.2022 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Science - Meteorology And Climate Science
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
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