Tristan Meyers is an experienced meteorologist currently serving as an Analytical Meteorologist and Forecaster at NIWA since January 2021, focusing on S2S timescales and developing machine learning workflows for real-time forecasting. Prior to this role, Tristan worked at Nicholson Consulting as a Meteorologist and Data Analyst, specializing in Integrated Data Infrastructure and demonstrating proficiency in SQL, R, and Python. Tristan also has experience as a Senior Broadcast Meteorologist at Australian News Channel (Sky News) and as an Operational Meteorologist at Weatherzone. Tristan holds a Master of Meteorology from Victoria University of Wellington and dual bachelor's degrees in Physical Oceanography and Environmental Engineering with a focus on Coastal Engineering from UNSW.