Kevin Kacan

Lifeguard & Sports Camp Counselor

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Berkley, Michigan, United States

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Timeline
About me
Meteorologist at National Weather Service
Education
- Novi High School
  2007 - 2011
  Summa Cum Laude
- University of Wyoming
  2015 - 2017
  Master of Science - MS Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
- University of Michigan
  2011 - 2015
  Bachelor of Science in Engineering - BSE Earth Systems Science Engineering - Meteorology Cum Laude
  Activities and Societies: American Meteorology Society, U of M Student Chapter - Executive Board Member, BLUElab NicarAgua (Formerly BlueEnergy) - Co-Founder, Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity - Executive Board Member & Recruitment Chair
Experience
- The Sports Club of Novi
  May 2008 - Aug 2011
  Lifeguard & Sports Camp Counselor
- University of Michigan
  Jul 2012 - Apr 2015
  * Proposed possible designs using AutoCAD and built snow sensor prototype* Worked on circuits measuring EM transmission properties of visible light through mediums similar to actual snow* Developed MATLAB code to digitally process and analyze hi-res images of individual snow grains that were in contact with the snow sensor
  - Resident Advisor
    Aug 2013 - Apr 2015
  - Research Assistant
    Dec 2013 - Nov 2014
  - Transit Coach Operator and Trainer
    Jul 2012 - Aug 2014
- FOX 2 Detroit News - WJBK
  Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
  Weather Intern
  * Assisted in the development of Metro Detroit weeknight weather forecasts using NWS data and WSI Fusion graphics* Established strong on-camera weather presentation skills via a professional grade Chroma Key wall and live sit-ins
- National Weather Service
  Jun 2015 - now
  - Meteorologist
    Apr 2019 - now
  - Meteorologist
    Oct 2017 - Apr 2019
  - Meteorology Pathways Student Intern
    Jul 2016 - Sept 2017
  - Meteorology Pathways Student Intern
    Jun 2015 - Jun 2016
- University of Wyoming
  Jan 2017 - Aug 2017
  * Working to develop a better understanding of the representation of ice melt in cloud resolving models and the subsequent effects on cloud microphysics, thermodynamics, dynamical structure, and storm system evolution* Ran multiple WRF simulations using various melt configurations for idealized supercell and squall line cases via Lebo and Seinfeld’s mixed-phase bin microphysics scheme, and compared with bulk microphysical parameterizations (NWP)* Successfully defended thesis in June 2017 and presented early work at the 2016 AMS Severe Local Storms Conference* Preparing two-part publication on the thermal and dynamical response of prognostic melting within simulated storms Show less
  - Graduate Research Assistant
    Aug 2015 - Aug 2017
  - Teaching Assistant
    Jan 2017 - May 2017
Licenses & Certifications
- Certified Upper Air Observer
  NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration
  Jul 2015
Volunteer Experience
- Food Runner
  Issued by Food Gatherers on Jan 2015
  Associated with Kevin Kacan