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