I graduated in 1985 with a BSc (Hons) in Combined Studies at Plymouth Polytechnic, majoring in Meteorology and Oceanography. Additional subjects included Maths, Physics and Chemistry.

I was employed as a Senior Meteorologist with Weather Services International (WSI) between Jan 1989 and Aug 2011. In that time I forecast for a whole range of contracts and industries: offshore, media, road ice/highways, energy/commodities, utilities, aviation and environment agencies for example.  I have extensive and knowledgeable experience of UK weather and all it’s local peculiarities. I have also forecast for many cities, regions and countries around Europe and the Middle East. I have also provided forecasts for places, regions and continents around the world.

Since Aug 2011 I have been a part-time consultant Meteorologist with Skyserve Ltd, serving a London based hedge fund. This requires daily briefing a team of energy and commodity traders in critical model fields (mainly temperature/precipitation) in varying regions around the world, on virtually every continent. Using my experience and knowledge the team have been able to trade additional weather sensitive commodities, especially agriculture related. I have continued to research long term weather patterns and drivers (a field of expertise for me), issuing forecasts up to 6 months out. I am able to give the hedge fund an ‘edge’ over other weather providers using my extensive experience and knowledge.

Extensive UK, Europe and Worldwide knowledge

Over 10 years of Energy forecast experience; short, medium, long term and seasonal forecasting, with good knowledge of trading requirements.

Excellent communication and briefing skills, customer liaison and training skills

Team leader with workshop and presentation skills

Research and training of colleagues/students on seasonal teleconnection patterns and drivers, and a host of other meteorological topics

Enthusiastic, conscientious and hard-working, versatile and adaptable.