William Brooks
About William Brooks
William Brooks is a seasoned Data Analyst at Vaisala, where he has worked for 28 years, specializing in meteorological data analysis and GIS applications. He has extensive experience in creating reports and maps for various clients and has contributed to numerous publications in the field of weather phenomena.
Work at Vaisala
William Brooks has worked at Vaisala as a Data Analyst since 1996, accumulating 28 years of experience in the Tucson, Arizona area. His role involves providing complex technical support to ensure the accurate application of data by government and educational institutions. He has developed detailed materials for meteorological conferences, collaborating with experts from various sectors, including utilities, weather, and insurance.
Education and Expertise
William Brooks possesses extensive expertise in data analysis and GIS. He has a strong understanding of mapping and map projection, complemented by proficiency in GIS tools such as MapInfo, ArcGIS, and some QGIS. His skills extend to Unix/Linux environments and shell scripting, along with some experience in Python. He also has a solid grasp of probability and statistics, which is essential for effective data analysis and visualization.
Background
William Brooks has developed a diverse portfolio of work, creating custom reports, maps, and data sets for a wide range of clients, including utilities, researchers, weather bureaus, and government departments. His experience includes creating and maintaining benchmark metrics to monitor sensor network and data quality for internal departments.
Achievements
William Brooks has published numerous papers that apply his GIS and data analysis skills to the study of weather phenomena. He has co-authored or served as a technical consultant on various journal articles and studies related to lightning activity and phenomena, contributing to the academic and practical understanding of these topics.