Chris Paternostro

About Chris Paternostro

Innovative, award-winning and results-oriented oceanographic leader at NOAA, recognized for driving complex scientific initiatives and pioneering data-driven solutions. Spearheaded multidisciplinary teams to develop hydrodynamic forecast models, transform observational programs, and create intuitive data analysis and visualization tools. Excels at translating stakeholder needs into technical deliverables through collaborative, agile processes. Skilled in design thinking, process optimization, and high-impact communication. Twice honored with the U.S. Department of Commerce Bronze Medal for transforming the National Currents Observation Program and delivering breakthrough products. Collaborative leader forged by the Presidents Management Council.

Experience

1. IT Project Designer Manager

   Noaa National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration

   Sep 2003 — Present · Silver Spring, MD

   Maritime Services Program Manager; Strategic planning of developing products and services advancing the Center’s vision and mission NOAA\'s PORTS® (Physical Oceanographic Real-Time System); Built customer relationships and managed the operations for 33 Physical Oceanographic Real-Time Systems (PORTS) nation-wide. National Current Observation Program (NCOP); Managing project leads and task managers of coastal and offshore data collection projects. Operational Hydrodynamic Modeling Program.

Education

• Texas A&M University Galveston Campus

  B.S., Oceanography

  1990 — 1993

• Texas A&M University

  M.S., Oceanography

  1996 — 2000