Education

Master of Science, Meteorology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA.. Coursework included glaciology, climatology, mathematics, computer science and electronics in addition to a comprehensive programme in theoretical and applied meteorology.

• Physical Science Research Specialist, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA. Responsible for the development and deployment of satellite-linked remote  platforms used for the acquisition of real-time weather data from unattended sites throughout the Antarctic.  Other responsibilities included quality control, analysis and dissemination of data.  Participation in six successful summer seasons, including a 500 kilometre over-snow traverse, involving the challenging logistical and environmental constraints unique to Antarctica.
• Meteorologist-in-Charge, Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station, Antarctica. Winter-over deployment.  Responsible for all meteorological observations, forecasts and communications, including daily radiosonde ascents.
• Summer Research Fellow, Desert Research Institute, Reno, NV, USA.  Deployment to the apex of the Greenland Ice Sheet to participate in the extraction and analysis of a 3000 meter ice core for climatological research.  Responsible for the fabrication and operation of electronic instrumentation designed to measure the ice core resistivity.
• Physical Science Research Specialist, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA. Analysed satellite imagery to deduce upper air wind motion for FGGE (First GARP Global Experiment)
• Meteorologist, Weather Services Corporation, Bedford, MA, USA.  Responsible for on-site meteorological observations and forecasting in support of a research program investigating the viability of tethered balloons for use as high altitude communication platforms.

• Teacher in Charge of Physics, Queen Margaret College, Wellington, New Zealand.  .
• Science Teacher, Heretaunga College, Upper Hutt, New Zealand.  
• Science and Mathematics Teacher, Washoe County School District, Reno, NV, USA.  

• Communications: Persuasive and engaging public speaker.  Excellent writing and organizational skills.
• Computing:  Experienced in website construction (I built this and all linked sites), file manipulation, scientific programming, Windows operating system, and computer-to-computer video, audio and text communication .
• Electronics:  Expertise in the fabrication, repair and maintenance of  electronic instrumentation and communication equipment. 
• Photography: Digital and conventional photographic expertise. 
• Telecommunications:  Licensed Amateur Radio Operator since age 12. Widely experienced in radio-telephony and radio-telegraphy.