WHO TO ASK
Ask Janene McMahan first. General questions (or if you aren't already working individually with one of our staff) should go to dm@aoos.org or
(907) 474-5965 -- she'll get you to the right person (it could be her!)
Updates
Data Management Team Mission
Acquire, archive and make available marine data having a demonstrated value to the national IOOS program and Alaskan stakeholders.
This mission is in direct support of the Alaska Ocean Observing Systems (AOOS) mission " to improve our ability to rapidly detect changes in marine ecosystems and living resources, and predict future changes and their consequences for the public good."
As the Data Management team we are prepared to create data solutions that work with the AOOS Data Warehouse. Select projects (see Portfolio) are designed to be stand-alone units created for the needs of stakeholders associated with AOOS.
AOOS Data Management
Who we are
Dr. Mark Johnson
AOOS Principal Investigator
(907) 474-6933
"My research interests include physical oceanography of the Arctic Ocean with a focus on its general circulation and variability. My approach is analysis of historical and model data sets and use of observational methods such as moored instruments. My present focus is assessment of the ice volume of the Arctic Ocean, especially thickness along the margins, and how this may be affected by climate change."
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Rob Cermak
Data Manager
(907) 474-5966
Rob Cermak has been with the Alaska Ocean Observing System working as the data manager since April 2005. Before working for the Alaska Ocean Observing System, he was an Information Systems staff for the School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences for approximately three years keeping the school's servers, faculty, staff and student's computers functioning. As the Manager of the Data Warehouse, Rob's work includes ingesting data, developing the database, interfacing with IOOS to determine timelines and priorities and working with Mark Johnson to ensure that AOOS' Data Warehouse is prepared to deliver the services it's stakeholders need.
Janene McMahan
Communication Specialist 5
(907) 474-5965
Janene McMahan has her BS in Computer Science and MBA from UAF (1990, 1993;) she has worked as a web designer since 1994 dabbling off and on as a trainer, Team Manager (UA Help Desk and Training), Marketing Director (American Tire & Auto) and Computer Science Adjunct Faculty.
Remember the days of Total Quality Managment? With a fond nod toward figuring out what really needs to be tackled first, Janene works with the AOOS Data Warehouse team to deliver data and information to the defined stakeholders.
Steve Sweet
Senior Research Analyst
(907) 474-5962
Lead Data Warehouse systems administrator and programmer on the AOOS Alaska Marine Information System (AMIS) product, Steve Sweet splits his time working on the tools to help people visualize the contents of the AOOS Data Warehouse and keeping the hardware running. With a background in both physical oceanography and system administration for large organizations like the School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences, Steve works to keep the AOOS Data Warehouse accessible and usable.
Debi-Lee Wilkinson
Visualization Specialist
(907) 474-5963
With a master's in Physics (studying High Energy Particle Physics) and close to twenty five years of progressive work with scientists as a programmer/analyst, Debi-Lee joins our team as a Visualization Specialist. Her recent work with IARC compiling data and coordinating efforts with scientists as a Data Manager makes her an excellent fit with our team.
AOOS Data Management group is seeing an influx in datasets. Debi-Lee will serve as a point person in data pre-view efforts of a variety of data types.
Elizabeth Dobbins
Visualization Specialist
(907) 474-5961
Liz Dobbins has a strong background in oceonographic research ranging from data collection and analysis to numerical modeling of ocean physics and ecosystems. She is using her GIS, computational fluid dynamics and MATLab experience, as well as Python coding skill to help AOOS with data ingestion and data previews.
Andrew Lee
Programmer (IS Professional 2)
(907) 474-5964
Andrew Lee has his BS in Computer Science from UAF. He has a background in programming, technical customer service, and working with supercomputers.
As a commercial diver, Andrew has logged over 400 dive hours in the Bering Sea.
Andrew will be assisting with updating and adding functionality to the AMIS tool.
AOOS is affiliated with the Integrated Ocean Observing System and the
University of Alaska Fairbanks School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences.
UAF is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and educational institution.
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