Byron Drew is a Registered Meteorologist (RMet) with a professional background spanning operational weather forecasting, broadcast presentation, and international meteorological consulting. Holding a BSc (Hons) in Meteorology from the University of Pretoria, his experience includes presenting on-air, managing global forecasting operations at MetraWeather, analyzing weather-driven energy demand at Gunvor Group, and leading strategic account initiatives at Meteomatics.
Byron offers his technical expertise and background in atmospheric science to help guide Project Earth’s children’s science initiatives.
Potential Advisory ContributionsAtmospheric Science Expertise:Offers formal accreditation as a Registered Meteorologist (RMet) and an honors degree background to ensure scientific accuracy in youth-focused educational materials.
Accessible Science Communication: Draws on hands-on experience in broadcast weather forecasting and graphics creation at ETV to help translate earth science topics into engaging visual formats for children.
Real-World Science Applications: Leverages practical experience analyzing wind/solar power generation and weather-driven energy demand to demonstrate how science applies to everyday life.
Strategic Development & Partnerships: Applies experience in business development, go-to-market strategy, and building intergovernmental organization partnerships from Meteomatics to help support outreach and organizational growth.
