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Curriculum Vitae - Expert Meteorologist
B. STEVEN ROBERTS
VERITAS WEATHER
email: weatherexpert@veritasweather.com
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science in Meteorology, with a minor in Mathematics
State University of New York, College at Oneonta, December 1998
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:
• Nine years in forensic meteorology
• Six years as Managing Director of Meteorological Operations, The FleetWeather Group of Companies
• Expert Witness Testimony in the court system
• Broadcasting and Forecasting for top radio stations (WHUD, WCBS, WNYC, WOKQ, WHYY)
SKILLS / ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Forensic Weather
• Produced hundreds of expert forensic weather reports, consultations and site visits for Legal, Insurance,
Engineering and Media Clients
• Editor for forensic weather reports
• Provided expert testimony
• Managed Meteorological Operations (Forensic, Hurricane, Land, Forecast, Marine)
• Co-authored a presentation, “A Forensic Approach to Hurricane Katrina – Storm Surge in Pointe a la Hache,
Louisiana” presented at the 2008 Northeastern Storm Conference in Springfield, MA
• WSR-88D Doppler Radar analysis & interpretation for forensic and real-time studies
• Authored climatological studies for worldwide locations
• Produced snow verifications for property owners, managers and plowing companies
• Responsible for acquiring the most up-to-date sources of historical weather data
Forecast Weather
• Managed daily operations and over 20 staff meteorologists in a 24/7 business
• Managed all aspects of on site weather support for the US Open of Tennis in Flushing, NY
• Performed a nationally televised weather briefing for the NBC Live Prime Time Show “Guinness World
Records Live: Top 100
• Performed live radio weather broadcasts during the morning show and afternoon commute for the top radio
station in Westchester County, NY
• Prepared detailed site specific forecasts and severe/unusual weather advisories for:
radio and television, major feature film and entertainment clients, utility companies, transportation
departments, government agencies, contractors, professional sports teams, school districts, universities,
municipal departments, agricultural clients, U.S. Ports, and the shipping industry
PERSONAL STATEMENT:
In my 9 years practicing forensic meteorology, I have gained a thorough understanding of synoptic and
theoretical meteorology, and how it is related to specific weather incidents. My strong communication and
presentation skills have allowed me to convey meteorological information to weather knowledgeable
audiences, as well as translating such information into clearly understandable terms. My goal has always
been to provide accurate and veritable weather representation to my client base. My knowledge, open
mindedness and ability to effectively present, will prove to be an asset when weather is in question.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
February 2000 – June 2008
The FleetWeather Group of Companies & CompuWeather
Director of Meteorological Operations (2002-2008)
Assistant Director of Weather Operations (2001-2002)
Forecast Meteorologist (2000-2001)
February 1999 – February 2000
National Weather Station
Manager of Weather Forecasting and Consulting
B. STEVEN ROBERTS
VERITAS WEATHER
email: weatherexpert@veritasweather.com
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science in Meteorology, with a minor in Mathematics
State University of New York, College at Oneonta, December 1998
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:
• Nine years in forensic meteorology
• Six years as Managing Director of Meteorological Operations, The FleetWeather Group of Companies
• Expert Witness Testimony in the court system
• Broadcasting and Forecasting for top radio stations (WHUD, WCBS, WNYC, WOKQ, WHYY)
SKILLS / ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Forensic Weather
• Produced hundreds of expert forensic weather reports, consultations and site visits for Legal, Insurance,
Engineering and Media Clients
• Editor for forensic weather reports
• Provided expert testimony
• Managed Meteorological Operations (Forensic, Hurricane, Land, Forecast, Marine)
• Co-authored a presentation, “A Forensic Approach to Hurricane Katrina – Storm Surge in Pointe a la Hache,
Louisiana” presented at the 2008 Northeastern Storm Conference in Springfield, MA
• WSR-88D Doppler Radar analysis & interpretation for forensic and real-time studies
• Authored climatological studies for worldwide locations
• Produced snow verifications for property owners, managers and plowing companies
• Responsible for acquiring the most up-to-date sources of historical weather data
Forecast Weather
• Managed daily operations and over 20 staff meteorologists in a 24/7 business
• Managed all aspects of on site weather support for the US Open of Tennis in Flushing, NY
• Performed a nationally televised weather briefing for the NBC Live Prime Time Show “Guinness World
Records Live: Top 100
• Performed live radio weather broadcasts during the morning show and afternoon commute for the top radio
station in Westchester County, NY
• Prepared detailed site specific forecasts and severe/unusual weather advisories for:
radio and television, major feature film and entertainment clients, utility companies, transportation
departments, government agencies, contractors, professional sports teams, school districts, universities,
municipal departments, agricultural clients, U.S. Ports, and the shipping industry
PERSONAL STATEMENT:
In my 9 years practicing forensic meteorology, I have gained a thorough understanding of synoptic and
theoretical meteorology, and how it is related to specific weather incidents. My strong communication and
presentation skills have allowed me to convey meteorological information to weather knowledgeable
audiences, as well as translating such information into clearly understandable terms. My goal has always
been to provide accurate and veritable weather representation to my client base. My knowledge, open
mindedness and ability to effectively present, will prove to be an asset when weather is in question.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
February 2000 – June 2008
The FleetWeather Group of Companies & CompuWeather
Director of Meteorological Operations (2002-2008)
Assistant Director of Weather Operations (2001-2002)
Forecast Meteorologist (2000-2001)
February 1999 – February 2000
National Weather Station
Manager of Weather Forecasting and Consulting
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