Ersagun Kuscu

Analyst
Forecast, Evaluation, Verification and Observation Monitoring

Summary:
Ersagun works within the verification and observation monitoring team at ECMWF. He is responsible for all in-situ observation monitoring matters. Ersagun manages the data selection process and collaborates with the ECMWF Research Department, ECMWF member states, EUMETNET-EUCOS, and WMO on in-situ observation-related issues.
Professional interests:
  • In-situ observation monitoring matters and tools: Quality control and operational acceptance of data into ECMWF model through IFS and LDAS data selection changes, automation tools, regular reporting feedback.
  • WMO Lead centre role for Radiosonde and Pilot monitoring
  • EUCOS monitoring
Career background:
  • Analyst at observation monitoring, Forecast Services Department, ECMWF (2013-present)
  • Support Programmer at Meteorological Operations Section, Operations Department, ECMWF (2002-2012)
  • Post Graduate Degree in Software Development (Open UK) (2010)
  • Observations - Software Developer, Telecommunication Section, Turkish Met Service - Ankara (2000-2002)
  • IT officer, Turkish Military Academy - Istanbul (2000)
  • Meteorological observer, Turkish Met Service - Mersin (1993-1999)
  • BSC. in Environmental Engineering, Mersin University - Mersin (1998)
  • Meteorological Technical High School, Turkish Met Service - Ankara (1989-1993)
External recognitions
EUMETNET-EUCOS OBS-SET active member 2013-2019, currently contributing as an observer

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