Short Bio:
Collin Dobson is a Research Analyst with over 10 years of experience working with ocean observing systems, autonomous vehicles, and moored systems. He earned a B.S. in Marine Sciences from Rutgers University in 2015 and specializes in oceanographic instrumentation, autonomous systems, scientific programming, and oceanographic data management.
At the Rutgers University Marine Field Station, Collin serves as the Data Manager for the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) buoy project. He develops and maintains automated data workflows, creates data visualization tools, implements data quality assurance and quality control measures, oversees data distribution, and supports outreach efforts that promote the observing system and foster future collaboration and development.