Technology: Introduction

I am a technology enthusiast, spending much of my leisure reading time on tech sites such as CNET and Droid-Life. Considering how I wanted to spend my first summer in college, I thought about seeking a tech position at Student Life camps. I was hired on as a production assistant for the summer of 2009. That summer I gained experience operating Pro Presenter for displaying graphics/lyrics. The following summer, 2010, I was hired as a video director directing three live cameras. I returned for a two week contract in 2012 spending one week as an on-stage camera operator and one week as a video director. These weeks shaped my technology interest and allowed me to become involved at Journey Church, where I am a volunteer graphics operator in Pro Presenter 5 for Lifestream (college worship) and, occasionally, the main services. I aim to use my talents in understanding/using technology for serving God with excellence.

Sports: Introduction

While living in many states and cities throughout my childhood, I developed a fanhood for a diverse set of sports teams throughout the Central U.S. The teams below are listed in order. I have lived in each city or state and have been following the teams for many years (i.e. not a bandwagon fan).



I have enjoyed the thrill of a championship victory four times since I truly started watching and enjoying sports (after 1998):



1999 - Dallas Stars
2006 - St. Louis Cardinals
2011 - Dallas Mavericks
2011 - St. Louis Cardinals
(Note: OU's 2000 National Championship was won prior to my becoming a Sooners fan)

Weather: Introduction

From a young age, I have been fascinated with the weather. I pursued this fascination until it became a passion which led to a career. I visited only two schools, Iowa State and Oklahoma, choosing the latter. I attended the School of Meteorology at the University of Oklahoma from 2008-2012, graduating in four years with a Bachelor's of Science in Meteorology and a minor in Physical Geography.

Major Courses	Support Courses
3 semesters: Atmospheric Dynamics 3 semesters: Physical Meteorology (Thermodynamics, Cloud Physics, Radiation) Synoptic Meteorology Lab Mesoscale Meteorology Meteorological Measurement Systems Full year of Senior Capstone	4 semesters: Calculus 2 semesters: Physics (with labs) Computer Programming Physical Math Applied Statistical Methods Public Speaking OU Core Requirements (Humanities, Social Science, Etc.)

Upon graduation, I accepted a position as Voyage Planner/Risk Communicator at Weathernews Inc. in Norman, Oklahoma (located adjacent to the National Weather Center on OU's Research Campus). Weathernews is a company headquartered in Japan, where they offer a television network, mobile apps, and much more. The Norman location provides ocean routing service for ships at sea worldwide. I route vessels around inclement weather and seek to provide the safest route while saving fuel, distance, and/or sailing time.

If you have any questions about meteorology as a career or meteorology at OU, find me on Twitter or Google+ and let me know!