Data Management Committee
Data standards, metadata, documentation, support for emerging Essential Ocean Variables (EOVs)
Data Management Committee Overview
Upcoming description
Committee Chair: Jared McLellan, CIOOS Atlantic, jared.mclellan@cioosatlantic.ca
Jessy Barrette is the DevOps Specialist at the CIOOS Coordinating Office. With over a decade of experience in oceanographic instrumentation and data management, he has worked with organizations including ASL Environmental Sciences, the Hakai Institute, and the St. Lawrence Global Observatory (SLGO). Jessy has developed and maintained automated data processing systems, ocean observing platforms, and open data tools to support Canadian marine science. At CIOOS, he focuses on building and maintaining robust, scalable, and reliable infrastructure to ensure long-term accessibility of Canada’s ocean data.
Taimaz joined CIOOS Pacific after years of collaborating with teams on ocean glider data management and technical projects. With a background in climate science and a PhD in Earth system modeling, he has worked on connecting complex models of oceans, ice sheets, and climate. He enjoys making data accessible through maps, animations, and interactive tools that bridge science and the public. Outside of work, he likes hiking, exploring nature through photography (especially the night sky), experimenting with sourdough baking, and taking on creative projects that turn data into engaging stories.
After joining CIOOS Pacific in November 2024, Colton now takes on a national role as Full Stack Developer with the CIOOS Coordination Office. With a background in software development, DevOps, and managing technical teams, he brings a strong mix of hands-on experience and leadership to the role. Colton has worked extensively with open data platforms like CKAN (the tool powering the CIOOS Catalogue) and contributed to the design and maintenance of data infrastructure at CIOOS Pacific. He’s excited to help advance CIOOS’s national systems and improve access to ocean data across Canada.
Simon brings a wealth of experience in data science and artificial intelligence, spanning data analysis, data pipelines, and data-centric application development, with a passion for transforming data into solutions that create meaningful impact. In his previous role at the St. Lawrence Global Observatory, he led transformative projects that improved access to ocean data. In his new role at CIOOS, Simon leverages AI to make ocean knowledge more accessible and impactful for the benefit of communities and the environment.
