Greenbelt, MD – January 2026
GAMA-1 Technologies is proud to announce that Priyanka Roy, Ph.D., will present at the 2026 Annual Meeting of the American Meteorological Society (AMS) in Houston, Texas, one of the world’s premier forums for advancing atmospheric, oceanic, and hydrologic sciences.
Dr. Roy will present as part of the session “Advancing R2O and O2R in Weather Analysis and Forecast Systems: Technologies, Methodologies, and Approaches to Meet Evolving Forecasting Needs: Part II of IV: R2O & O2R, and Forecasting & Warning.”
Presentation Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Presentation Time: 11:15 AM (CT)
Session Start: 10:45 AM (CT)
From Waterfall to Agile to WaterScrumfall: Modernizing Science-to-Operations at NESDIS
Dr. Roy’s presentation, “From Waterfall to Agile to WaterScrumfall – Transitioning Science Applications to Operations at NESDIS”, dives into how the Algorithm Scientific Software and System Transition Team (ASSISTT) within National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS) has evolved its development and delivery approach to meet the realities of modern, mission-critical forecasting.
NESDIS is responsible for providing global environmental satellite data essential to national security, environmental stewardship, economic vitality, and quality of life. Within NESDIS, the Office of Satellite Operations (OSPO) delivers operational satellite products, while the Office of Common Services (OCS) transitions scientific innovation into dependable operational systems. Historically, these transitions relied on a traditional Waterfall methodology, effective for fixed requirements, but challenged by rapidly evolving science and operational timelines.
As forecasting needs accelerated, ASSISTT embraced Agile practices to improve adaptability, collaboration, and speed. The result is a pragmatic, hybrid “WaterScrumfall” model, pairing structured, research-driven development with iterative Agile integration, testing, and deployment. Dr. Roy will share how this transformation required not only process changes, but also cultural shifts, functional reorganization, and modernized toolchains.
Real-World Impact for Operational Forecasting
The presentation will highlight concrete examples of WaterScrumfall in action, demonstrating measurable improvements in efficiency, responsiveness to stakeholder feedback, and overall quality of science applications transitioned into operations. These lessons offer a compelling blueprint for organizations navigating the complex bridge between scientific innovation and operational delivery.
Dr. Roy will be joined by her colleagues and co-authors Jeffry Estes, Michael Wilson, Melissa Zweng, and Walter Wolf, whose collective expertise underscores the collaborative nature of this advancement.
Advancing the Future of Weather Services
GAMA-1 Technologies is honored to support leaders like Dr. Roy who are shaping the future of research-to-operations (R2O) and operations-to-research (O2R). Her participation at AMS reflects our continued commitment to modernizing weather analysis and forecast systems, ensuring science moves faster, smarter, and more reliably into the hands of operational users who protect life and property every day.
We invite conference attendees and the broader scientific community to join this session and engage in the conversation on how innovative delivery models can accelerate mission outcomes across the weather enterprise.
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With deep roots in environmental observation infrastructure and data modernization, we help agencies like NOAA, NASA, and others transform legacy systems, unify mission data, and embrace digital-first operations. Our solutions are engineered for public good, driving efficiency, reducing costs, and amplifying mission success.
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