Alec Bogdanoff

About Alec Bogdanoff

Policy-trained Ph.D. scientist with a demonstrated history in science communication and public policy. Co-Founder and Principal of Brizaga, an engineering consulting company focused on helping individuals, businesses, and communities understand and adapt to the risks of rising sea levels. Senior Scientist for the American Flood Coalition, focused on national solutions to flooding and sea level rise. Strong research professional with a Ph.D. in Physical Oceanography from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. B.S. and M.S. in Meteorology from Florida State University.

Experience

1. CEO and Co-founder

   Brizaga

   May 2017 — Present · Fort Lauderdale, FL, US

   Brizaga is a resilience-focused engineering and consulting firm focused on bridging the gap between climate science and actionable solutions. The firm works with municipalities, private sector organizations, and communities to design strategies that reduce risk and support long-term resilience.

Education

• Florida State University

  Master’s Degree, Meteorology

  2008 — 2010

• Florida State University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Meteorology

  2005 — 2008

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Physical Oceanography

  2011 — 2016

Skills

• Physics
• Mathematical Modeling
• Html
• Research
• Latex
• Public O
• Environmental Science
• Public Speaking
• Remote Sensing
• Statistics
• Matlab
• Oceanography
• Scientific Computing
• Science Communication
• Programming
• Fortran
• Numerical Analysis
• Science
• Data Analysis
• Meteorology