Guest: Dr. Josh Kastman
When you think about Amazon, you probably picture two-day shipping, Prime Video, or that familiar brown package on your doorstep. But behind the scenes, the company has to navigate one force that doesn’t follow a schedule: the weather. From hurricanes threatening delivery routes to heat waves impacting worker safety, weather impacts nearly every aspect of Amazon’s operations. And at the center of it all is Dr. Josh Kastman, Amazon’s Chief Meteorologist. Today, we’ll explore how one of the world’s biggest companies forecasts, prepares for, and adapts to the atmosphere’s every move.
Chapters
- 00:00 The Role of Weather in Amazon's Operations
- 02:56 Josh Kastman's Journey to Meteorology
- 05:52 A Day in the Life of Amazon's Chief Meteorologist
- 09:03 Safety First: Preparing for Severe Weather
- 12:03 Communicating Weather Risks Effectively
- 14:21 Break 1
- 14:53 Forecasting Tools and AI in Meteorology
- 18:08 Community Engagement and Disaster Relief
- 21:02 The Importance of Communication in Forecasting
- 22:41 Break 2
- 22:42 Lessons from the Private Sector
- 27:07 Global Weather Challenges and Solutions
- 29:55 The Excitement of Meteorology in the Private Sector
- 32:57 Advice for Future Meteorologists
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