Venkanna Katikella
Meteorologist, Crop Modeler, Hydrological Data And Remote Sensing Expert
Ahmedabad
Summary
Adaptable Meteorologist with 5 years of experience providing high-precision weather forecasts to inform and protect. Energetic and accurate professional skillful in analyzing weather data, preparing severe weather plans and producing weather graphics to explain forecasts. Experienced professional with background in applying mathematics and physics to understand weather and climate. Trustworthy in working diligently to provide fact-based reporting using technology and proven methods of interpretation. Bright and hardworking with affinity for self-teaching to learn new technology quickly.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Meteorologist
Sayaji Industries Limited
03.2019
- Experienced in weather forecasting of different states in India and also timely giving Agro advisories to farming community.
- Estimation of crop area and yield using remote sensing and GIS.
- Supported agricultural stakeholders through tailored weather forecasts, facilitating informed decision-making processes for crop management strategies
- Participated in industry conferences to remain current on emerging trends and developments within field of meteorology
- Collected and updated meteorological information and data to develop weather forecasts and report current weather conditions
- Designed or developed new equipment or methods for meteorological data collection, remote sensing or related applications
- Provided scientific data related to climatological and meteorological concerns to government representatives and research institutions to affect positive policy changes
- Reviewed information from radar and satellite imagery, weather reporting agencies and air station observations to compile and analyze data for weather reports
Senior Research Fellow
Water technology Centre
10.2015
- Conducted several farmer awareness programs and field trips on Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) in Rice and Maize crops. These are most important measures to practice water conservation in arid areas are conjunctive use of surface and groundwater, re-use of effluent, artificial aquifer recharge, and utilization of sand storage dams to reduce evaporation.
- Experienced on using Nano sensors in field level crops to measure soil moisture, soil temperature etc. Nano sensors in agriculture are used to detect humidity of soil, pesticide residue, nutrient requirement and crop pest identification. low limit of detection and high sensitivity of Nano sensors make them more useful for smart agriculture.
- Organized workshops and seminars to foster knowledge exchange among colleagues and promote professional development opportunities
Quality officer
National Collateral Management Limited
07.2016 - 02.2019
- Experienced in quality checking and analysis of meteorological data
- Coordinated with external auditors during annual inspections, demonstrating organizational commitment to compliance with industry standards and regulations
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving quality-related issues in a timely manner
- Collected and analyzed data to measure effectiveness of quality control processes
Senior Research Fellow
Agro Climate Research Centre
09.2012 - 12.2014
- Conducted farmer awareness programs, trained in crop simulation models
- Provided training and support to research assistants, ensuring they were well-equipped for their roles and able to contribute effectively to project outcomes
- Contributed expertise in statistical analysis software packages, enabling more efficient processing of large datasets for accurate results interpretation
- Followed best practices and scientific protocol to reach defensible conclusions based on solid evidence
- Compiled data in reports and other documents using DSSAT, Apsim and Crop simulation software.
- Supported and supervised students of Agricultural University research programs from brainstorming areas for potential research through publishing papers on completed projects
- Performed experiments and conducted research to study impacts of water and pest related studies in Maize, Cotton, Groundnut and Rice crops.
Project Assistant Fellow
National Institute of Oceanography (NIO)
09.2011 - 09.2012
- Participated in field trips, collected meteorological and oceanographic data
Senior Research Fellow
National Initiative on Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA)
03.2012 - 07.2012
- Conducted local field survey, interacted with farmers, collected data
Education
M.Sc Satellite Meteorology & Weather Informatics (SMWI) -
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Hyderabad 10.2008 - 02.2010
B.Sc -
Osmania University
Hyderabad 06.2005 - 05.2008
Intermediate (Bi.P.C) -
Board of Intermediate Education
Hyderabad 06.2003 - 03.2005
S.S.C -
Board of Secondary School Education, Andhra Pradesh
Hyderabad 06.2002 - 05.2003
Skills
DSSAT 45 Simulation model softwareundefined
Personal Information
- Father's Name: Ramulu Katikella
- Date of Birth: 10/04/87
- Gender: Male
- Marital Status: Married
Working Skills
- Map Digitization
- Area Calculation
- Data Attribution
- Geo Referencing
- False Color and Pseudo Color processing
- Image Rectification
- Sub setting
- Swapping
- Point Data Visualization
- Crop area and Yield estimation using remote sensing and GIS
- Web ArcGis for Weather Forecasting and Analysis
- Crop-Weather outlook Seasonal Analysis
- Flood forecasting using the Radar Images
References
- Dr. M. Subba Rao, Academic Advisor, Centre for Earth, Atmosphere and Weather Modification Technologies, JNTU Campus, Hyderabad, 0988530981, srao_manchiraju@yahoo.com
- Dr. P. Vijayakumar, Principal Scientist, Agro meteorology Department, CRIDA, Santhoshnagar, Hyderabad, 09652233914, vkumar@crida.ernet.in
- Dr.V.V.Gopalakrishna, Scientist 'G', Physical oceanography Department, National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), Goa, 09890691313, vvxbt@gmail.com
- Dr. G. Sreenivas, Director, Agro Climate Research Centre (ACRC), Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU), Rajejdranagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, 09000407408, gsreenivas2002@gmail.com
Research Interests
Atmospheric, Oceanographic & Agro meteorology, climate change related studies/fields using Satellite remote sensing data and Geographical Information System
Projects
M.Sc (Satellite Meteorology & Weather Informatics), SST, WINDSPEED, CLW estimation along the cyclone tracks using the TRMM Microwave Imager Ocean data using Erdas 8.6 software, Center for Atmosphere and Weather Modification Technologies, JNT University M.Sc (Satellite Meteorology & Weather Informatics), Effect of Urban Heat Island on temperature and rainfall patterns over Hyderabad and its Surroundings, Central Research Institute of Dry Land Agriculture (CRIDA)
Training
- International workshop on Brain storming session on 'Evolution of cloud seeding operations in Andhra Pradesh 2004-08'
- Role of Industries to Mitigate the Impacts of Climate Change
- National Level Seminar conducted by National Institute of Oceanography (NIO)
- Seminar on 'Climate change-impact on Agriculture in India' conducted by National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) and Social Cause India
- Training programme on 'Use of Multiple crop Models and Decision Support System in Agrometeorogical Advisory Services'
- Workshop on 'Awareness on Climate change and its impacts' conducted by Centre for Earth, Atmosphere & Weather Modification Technologies, JNTUH
Disclaimer
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Timeline
Meteorologist
Sayaji Industries Limited
03.2019
Quality officer
National Collateral Management Limited
07.2016 - 02.2019
Senior Research Fellow
Water technology Centre
10.2015
Senior Research Fellow
Agro Climate Research Centre
09.2012 - 12.2014
Senior Research Fellow
National Initiative on Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA)
03.2012 - 07.2012
Project Assistant Fellow
National Institute of Oceanography (NIO)
09.2011 - 09.2012
M.Sc Satellite Meteorology & Weather Informatics (SMWI) -
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
10.2008 - 02.2010
B.Sc -
Osmania University
06.2005 - 05.2008
Intermediate (Bi.P.C) -
Board of Intermediate Education
06.2003 - 03.2005
S.S.C -
Board of Secondary School Education, Andhra Pradesh
06.2002 - 05.2003
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