Dave L. Michaud is currently the Director of the National Weather Service’s (NWS) Office of Central Processing. He is responsible for managing NWS central processing systems, ensuring the flow of information from the collection of observations to central guidance production to local applications of all weather and climate data products, and continuity of public watches and warnings. In addition, he provides strategic direction and manages the allocation of resources for the Weather and Climate Operational Supercomputing System, the Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System (AWIPS), hydrology information technology initiatives, and the information technology infrastructure supporting NWS national centers and field operations.