Scott Mackaro, Ph.D., Cpc
About Scott Mackaro, Ph.D., Cpc
Scott Mackaro, Ph.D., Cpc, serves as the Head of Insights & Innovation at Vaisala Xweather and has extensive experience in atmospheric science and predictive modeling. He has held various leadership roles in organizations such as AccuWeather and Iteris, and currently advises multiple companies while focusing on innovations in the weather and climate sector.
Current Role at Vaisala
Scott Mackaro serves as the Head of Insights & Innovation at Vaisala Xweather, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on integrating intelligent sensors with predictive modeling to address environmental issues. His work involves utilizing generative AI to tackle challenges related to weather and climate, aiming to develop innovations that provide new market value in this sector.
Previous Experience
Scott Mackaro has held various roles in the weather and climate industry. Before his current position, he worked at AccuWeather as VP of Science & Innovation from 2019 to 2022. He also served as Director of Key Accounts for ClearAg at Iteris, Inc. from 2018 to 2019, and as Product Manager for Agricultural Insights & Analytics at the same company from 2016 to 2018. His earlier experience includes positions at Vaisala as a Product Manager, Research Scientist, and Applied R&D from 2011 to 2016, and as a Product Manager and Founder at Precision Wind Inc. from 2010 to 2011.
Education and Expertise
Scott Mackaro earned his Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science from The University of Alabama in Huntsville, where he studied from 2003 to 2008. He also holds a Master of Science in Atmospheric Science from the same institution, completed from 2001 to 2003. His undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Science in Meteorology from Millersville University of Pennsylvania, obtained from 1997 to 2001. His academic background supports his expertise in weather and climate innovations.
Advisory Roles and Mentorship
In addition to his primary role at Vaisala, Scott Mackaro serves as an advisor for Native Voice since 2021 and for Geospiza since 2017. He is also the Founder, Mentor, and Member at 1000 Gretas, a position he has held since 2021. These roles reflect his commitment to guiding emerging initiatives and sharing his expertise in the field.
Research and Teaching Experience
Scott Mackaro has a background in academia, having worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at The University of Alabama in Huntsville from 2001 to 2002. He also served as a Visiting Professor at Metropolitan State College of Denver from 2008 to 2009. His teaching experience complements his research roles, including a position as a Post-doctoral Research Associate at NOAA from 2009 to 2010.