Summary
Aaron Ramus is a data-driven environmental scientist and Data Quality Officer with nine years of interdisciplinary experience across marine biology, ecology, and oceanographic policy. He has led high-profile initiatives—optimizing NOAA’s $500M+ ocean observation portfolio and directing North Carolina’s $421M Climate Action Plan for Natural and Working Lands—bridging technical analysis with actionable policy. Aaron combines advanced R-based statistical analysis and SOP development with hands-on field leadership, from PFAS sampling in the Cape Fear River to invasive species research and public-facing interactive tools. As an adviser and reviewer for NSF, NOAA, and multiple journals, he translates complex environmental datasets into clear recommendations for regulators and stakeholders. He thrives at the intersection of science, data quality, and cross-agency collaboration, often turning rigorous research into pragmatic solutions that improve monitoring and management of coastal ecosystems.
9 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Marine Community Ecology, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Marine Community Ecology at University of North Carolina Wilmington
Bachelor of Science - BS Biology, Bachelor of Science - BS Biology at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill