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nathan beach

@nathanbeach

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Full-stack developer and meteorology-focused engineer, building Python pipelines and user-facing forecasting tools.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can build high-performance software for weather forecasting and data analysis—owning Python pipelines, automated workflows, and responsive web tools—while using strong engineering practices to improve visualization and decision-making.

I’m an innovative Full Stack Developer and meteorology-focused engineer with 2+ years of experience building robust meteorological tools and user-facing websites. I’ve architected Python pipelines, optimized bulk data processing systems, and delivered responsive web applications using Agile development.

In my recent work at the University of Missouri, I updated front-end sites to comply with government ADA standards, built extensive backend CRON jobs for automated data distribution, and developed a ground-up pipe-and-filter architecture to support multiple sites. I also created user-friendly GUIs for archive access, overhauled UI designs with custom CSS and Tailwind, and led improvements that reduced manual effort. On the forecasting side, I’ve used industry-standard tools such as AWIPS and MAX with C# scripts and SQL queries to support emergency managers, including custom commands and maps that significantly reduced map-creation time and improved forecast reliability. I enjoy turning complex data into high-performance, creative tools for weather forecasting, data analysis, and visualization.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Full Stack Developer

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University of Missouri (John Travlos)

Sep 2025 - Present (10 months)

Updated deprecated front-end sites to comply with government ADA standards and implemented extensive backend CRON jobs to support data distribution between sites. Built a pipe-and-filter architecture and delivered a user-friendly GUI for accessing archive data, along with user-facing design overhauls using custom CSS and Tailwind.

Pipeline Architecture Accessibility Compliance Python HTML XML PHP SQL JavaScript CSS Tailwind GUI Development

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National Weather Association

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 6 months)

Participated in RONs (Research Operation Nexus) discussions focused on the use of artificial intelligence in meteorology. Networked with professionals and continued professional development by attending research presentations and panels.

AI in Meteorology Research Discussions Professional Networking

Forecast Meteorologist

Campus Weather Forecast

Sep 2024 - May 2026 (1 year 8 months)

Compiled forecasts and area forecast discussions using industry tools (AWIPS and MAX) with C# scripts and SQL queries to support local emergency managers. Produced forecasts using ASP-based data visualizations and implemented custom C# and Tailwind commands/maps with SQL-backed storage to reduce map-creation time and improve user experience.

C#SQL Tailwind Forecasting Git Map and Command Development

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XEP (Chi Epsilon Phi)

Sep 2024 - May 2026 (1 year 8 months)

Hosted tutoring sessions across multiple disciplines, managed multiple students, and developed lesson plans to support ongoing learning. Supported STEM outreach through school trips and related events to foster interest in STEM for younger students.

Tutoring Lesson planning Student Mentoring STEM Education Outreach Coordination

Secretary

Mizzou Meteorology Club

Mar 2025 - Mar 2026 (1 year)

Managed club communication by sending weekly emails, and recorded meeting minutes for club and officer meetings. Coordinated and scheduled events and created utility scripts to support successors.

Communication Skills Meeting Minutes Event Coordination Utility Scripts

Freelance Developer

University of Missouri (Cole Peine)

Feb 2025 - Jun 2025 (4 months)

Developed a desktop Python application using Eclipse and Git to handle, analyze, and visualize large datasets for faster client processing. Created 30+ graphs for a Master's presentation, collaborated on change requests, and built a Python multiprocessing pipeline to automate parallel tasks and reduce processing time.

Python Eclipse Git Python Multiprocessing Data Processing Data Visualization Graph Agile Development

Freelance Developer

University of Missouri (Noah Simmons)

Sep 2024 - Apr 2025 (7 months)

Designed a desktop Python application using PyQt and pandas to streamline data analysis and visualization, reducing manual processing time. Built a Node.js data parser to convert retrieved files into structured JSON and developed data visualization tools for real-world research.

Python PyQt Pandas Node.Js Development JSON Data Analysis Data Visualization Desktop Applications