Summary
Jason Godwin is an experienced meteorologist and supervisor with eight years in operational forecasting and nine years total in the field, including seven at the National Weather Service and 15 months leading an aviation team. He currently develops techniques for the NWS while previously supervising a three-person staff providing on-site weather decision support to the Fort Worth ARTCC, specializing in hazards that affect aviation such as turbulence, wind shear, icing, and low ceilings. Trained at the University of Miami (MS) and University of Oklahoma (BS), he pairs operational expertise with practical coding skills—primarily Python—for statistical analysis, GIS, and forecasting tools. Notable technical work includes a Python GUI for crosswind forecasting and numerous data visualization scripts for ensemble and climatological datasets. Based in Kansas City, he blends front-line weather briefing experience with data-driven tool development to improve real-time aviation safety and situational awareness.
8 years of coding experience
Master's degree, Meteorology and Physical Oceanography, Master's degree, Meteorology and Physical Oceanography at University of Miami
Bachelor's degree, Meteorology, Bachelor's degree, Meteorology at University of Oklahoma