Andrew Warren
Marine Operations Specialist
- 2004-2006, University of South Florida
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
- 1996-1998, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida
Bachelor of Arts in Geographic Information Systems
- Phone: (727) 553 3133
- Fax:
- E-mail: alwarren@mail.usf.edu
Professional Experience:
- March 2006 - Present:
University of South Florida
Research Technologist - currently working on the SLOCUM Glider
project. Responsible for numerous tasks including but not limited to:
- Analyzing data such as chemical, physical, and biological parameters.
- Completed numerous daily and weekly offshore operations cruises.
- Developing new techniques for downloading and displaying data utilizing custom vendor
software modified as per project specifications.
- Fabrication of custom aluminum and plastic parts as needed.
- -Fiberglass work involving molds and parts
- Well versed in RF and acoustic tracking methods.
- Feb. 1998 - March 2005:
GEONEX, Inc., St. Petersburg, Florida
Digital Engineer/ GIS Technician - worked in the digitizing and
computer cartography division. Responsibilities and achievements:
- Digitized confidential U.S. Government military maps and nautical charts
to strict U.S. military specifications and standards.
- Developed new techniques for the digitizing of maps through ArcInfo
(standard computerized mapping software)
- Responsible for the final digitized chart or map, which I then presented to
the client.
- Instructed and trained several co-workers on the methods of digitizing
the product.
Instrument Experience:
- Webb Research Slocum Glider (http://www.webbresearch.com/slocumglider.aspx)
- BSOP Programmable Vehicle (http://www.marine.usf.edu/COT/content/program/BSOP.html)
- Aquadopp Current Profiler (www.nortekusa.com/hardware/AquadoppProfiler.html)
- Seamor 300F Underwater ROV (http://www.seamor.ca/model.htm)
- Aanderaa Oxygen Optode (http://www.aadi.no/Aanderaa/Products/Sensors/OxygenOptode)
- RBR XR-420 CTD Data Logger (http://www.rbr-global.com/products/XR-420CTD.htm)
- SCUFA Submersible Fluorometer (http://www.turnerdesigns.com/t2/instruments/scufa.html)
- Wetlabs ECO Meter (http://www.wetlabs.com/products/ebb/bbvsfindex.htm)
- Bluesnap Mobile Bluetooth (http://serialio.com/products/adaptors/BlueSnapStd.php)
- Hp iPAQ Pocket PC (http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/prodserv/handheld.html)
- Trackpoint 3P (http://www.ore.com/pages/navigationProducts.htm)
- Novatech RF Beacons (http://www.seamarshall.com.sg/Novatech.htm)
- YSI Sonde (https://www.ysi.com/)
Achievements and Certifications:
- Helicopter Underwater Emergency Training (HUET) certification
- Webb Research Slocum Glider Training
- YMCA SCUBA certification
- SSI SCUBA certification
- DAN Emergency Diver CPR Certification
- Nitrox SCUBA certification
- Logged over 100 Gulf of Mexico dives as well as Australia, Hawaii, Florida Keys,
Cozumel, Grand Cayman
- Security clearance (NACLC) obtained - April 2000
- Valid and clear Department of Motor Vehicles Driver's License
Software Knowledge:
- Matlab v7.3.0, SerialMagic Wireless, SatView Datalogging v2.8, Wetlabs ECO
View v1.16, Satlantic Prosoft 7.7.10, Aquapro v1.27, Visual Basic 6.0, SQL
Server 2000, Access 2000, Landscan, ArcInfo, ArcView, Dreamweaver 8,
Filezilla 3.2.0, VisualWorks, VisualEditPro Data Processing Softwarer, Adobe
Illustrator 10, Adobe ImageReady 7.0, Adobe Photoshop 7.0.1