Don't Panic Geocast EPISODE 331 - "GUESS AGAIN DUMMY" RYAN MAY
May 20, 2022
Dr. Ryan May, a scientific software developer with a fascinating career in radar and radiosondes, discusses his journey into programming. He emphasizes the importance of learning from mistakes and sheds light on the whimsical intersection of vampirism and differential equations. The conversation explores his childhood love for meteorology, the transition to Python in scientific computing, and the benefits of open source software. With humor and insight, Ryan navigates the challenges of technology while encouraging creativity and adaptability in programming.
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Path to Meteorology and Programming
- Ryan May's early fascination with thunderstorms led him to study meteorology.
- His interest in programming started with a game called "Guess Again Dummy."
Forecasting and Computing
- Ryan's competitive spirit led him to forecast contests in meteorology school.
- He realized programming and visualizing data were more interesting than forecasting itself.
Working at NWS and C Programming
- Working at the NWS Radar Operations Center exposed Ryan to C programming.
- This renewed his interest in programming and low-level languages.