Kevin Kacan

Kevin Kacan

Lifeguard & Sports Camp Counselor

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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
      Food GatherersAssociated with Kevin Kacan