Anjali Thomas
Christchurch,New Zealand
Summary
A seasoned Data Scientist, skilled in Python programming, excels in managing extensive datasets and visualizing data effectively. Proficient in employing advanced statistical and analytical techniques, particularly in the analysis of climate change and extreme weather events. Proficiency includes expertise in unsupervised machine learning, especially SOMs, and adept utilization of BI tools for comprehensive data interpretation. Recognized for delivering impactful insights by translating complex data into actionable solutions through strong problem-solving, communication, and quantitative analysis skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
PhD Research
University of Canterbury
04.2020 - Current
- Extreme weather attribution under differing circulation patterns over New Zealand
- Worked in the Extreme Weather Event Real-Time Attribution Machine (EWERAM) project as part of my PhD, funded by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), New Zealand.
Laboratory demonstrator
School of Physical and Chemical Sciences
02.2023 - Current
- Serving as a Lab demonstrator for the Physics101 course in the School of Physical and Chemical Sciences, University of Canterbury
- Facilitating hands-on lab sessions for undergrads and discussing complex scientific concepts and theories to enhance students' understanding.
Research Assistant
School of Physical and Chemical Sciences
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Worked as a Research Assistant for the Ecological Integrity Project 16563 at the University of Canterbury.
Fieldwork
School of Physical and Chemical Sciences
05.2023 - Current
- Launching weather balloons and collecting real-time radiosonde measurements
- Installed and operated Lidar at Tawhaki field site in Birdlings flat.
Project Assistant II
CSIR Fourth Paradigm Institute (CSIR 4PI)
12.2018 - 02.2019
- Worked in the Multi-Scale Modeling Program, with Dr. K Rajendran in the National Monsoon Mission Project on 'Improving the prediction of the extremes of the interannual variation of the Indian Summer Monsoon Rainfall (ISMR) by CFSv2' funded by Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Govt Of India.
Master's Project
Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM)
12.2017 - 04.2018
- Master's thesis entitled 'A study of high-intensity rainfall events in the NCEP-CFSv2 model and comparison with observation' under the guidance of Dr Rajib Chattopadhyay.
Summer Internship
National Center for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR)
05.2017 - 06.2017
- Worked on a project entitled 'Estimation of virga events in Arctic using MRR data during summer and fall 2014', supervised by Dr Nuncio Murukesh.
Education
Ph.D. - Atmospheric Physics
University of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand03.2024
Master of Science - Meteorology
Cochin University of Science And Technology
Christchurch, New Zealand04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Mahatma Gandhi University
Kerala, India03.2016
Skills
- Python and FORTRAN (including data analysis libraries)
- Unsupervised Machine Learning, specifically SOMs (Self-Organizing Maps)
- Shell Scripting
- LATEX for document preparation
- Proficiency in Windows/Microsoft Office suite and Excel for data manipulation
- Handling and analysis of extensive datasets
- Advanced Statistical and Analytical Skills
- Expertise in Data Visualization for complex data
- Strong Analytical and Problem-solving Abilities
- Advanced Mathematical Abilities
- BI Tools Expertise
- Time-Series Analysis
- Quantitative Analysis Expertise
Languages
English
Full Professional
Malayalam
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Fieldwork
School of Physical and Chemical Sciences
05.2023 - Current
Laboratory demonstrator
School of Physical and Chemical Sciences
02.2023 - Current
Research Assistant
School of Physical and Chemical Sciences
09.2022 - 08.2023
PhD Research
University of Canterbury
04.2020 - Current
Project Assistant II
CSIR Fourth Paradigm Institute (CSIR 4PI)
12.2018 - 02.2019
Master's Project
Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM)
12.2017 - 04.2018
Summer Internship
National Center for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR)
05.2017 - 06.2017
Ph.D. - Atmospheric Physics
University of Canterbury
Master of Science - Meteorology
Cochin University of Science And Technology
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Mahatma Gandhi University
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