Professional Interests

• Jesse is currently the Principle Research Technician for Desert Research Institute (DRI), Division of Atmospheric Science, Cloud Seeding Program. With over nine years of distinguished service at DRI, Jesse provides a wide range of advanced technical, mechanical and scientific research skills to support and manage water resource enhancement and snowpack augmentation projects within western US states (CA, NV, CO, UT, WY).
• As a 6th generation Nevadan, Jesse values the public services which DRI can provide not only to the current residence, businesses and recreational users, but for all future generations to come. Jesse’s passion for applied research projects is derived from his combined experience as a veteran US NAVY Aviation Mechanic as well as the scientific integrity instilled as a former US Geological Survey (USGS) Hydrologic Technician.
• The unique aptitude and knowledge required to innovate, fabricate, install, maintain and analyze the data obtained from a variety of customized research platforms, while also conducting remote field work in mountainous terrain during all-season weather conditions, is ultimately what fuels this DRI researchers drive to advance atmospheric science using novel water resource management tools and strategies.
• Jesse’s desire to discover Nature’s elusive secrets using the scientific method has also lead to the development of multiple public and K-12 outreach programs to share these important findings and hopefully inspire the next generation of inquisitive explorers.

Capabilities and Services

Fabrication, Maintenance, Troubleshooting

• Custom Metal (steel, aluminum, stainless), wood and composite fabrication
• Advance AC/DC electrical wiring and installation
• Fluids/Gases system plumbing, metering, automation
• Proprietary CAD blueprinting and prototype development

Data Acquisition, Analysis, Reports

• Programming of Campbell Scientific and WaterLog dataloggers and associated sensory equipment
• Development of remote communication platforms and real-time display systems (satellite, radio, cellular)
• Sampling and Laboratory measurements using NIST protocols (air, water, soil, biological, survey levels)
• Archival data management with graphical compilation (ArcGIS) for visual QA/QC and report generation

Field Work and Innovative Solutions

• Multi-Day remote travel using (4×4 vehicles, snowmobiles, hike, snowshoe) in all weather conditions
• Advanced wilderness first aid, personnel and vehicle recovery methods, safety focused work ethics
• Heavy equipment operator, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) pilot, strenuous manual labor qualified
• Ability to solve field related issues with novel and effective approaches

Professional Preparation and Certifications

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