He is a member of the American Meteorological Society and has served as a mentor for the Board of Private Sector Meteorologists since 2017.
CHICAGO, IL, September 24, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ — Nicholas J. Troiano has been included in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. Troiano is a distinguished senior weather analyst at Cargill Incorporated, which is headquartered in Wayzata, MN. Since joining the organization in 2022, he has created both short-term and extended-range weather outlooks for global agricultural production regions and advised stakeholders on forecast evolution and impacts to market sentiment. He compiles monthly and seasonal outlooks for core grain and oilseed production regions, collaborates with agronomy teams to model weather impacts on yield and conducts data analysis for weather research in support of both agriculture and energy commodity markets. Mr. Troiano also presents findings to senior leadership and advises on weather and crop production risks based on his numerous years of expertise.
Prior to his current position, Mr. Troiano served as a senior global oilseeds analyst at Bunge in St. Louis from 2021 to 2022. Previously, he held several roles at Mars in Hackettstown, New Jersey. From 2018 to 2021, he was the commodity research manager for peanuts and tree nuts and also served as lead meteorologist. Notably, during his time spent in that role, Mr. Troiano recalls one of his most memorable accomplishments and greatest achievements. He was able to integrate local weather data from a crop tour trip through Georgia and develop a new yield model that emphasized these inputs. As a result, the business was able to revise their crop projections ahead of the market – which led to substantial cost savings to the business during that calendar year.
While working, at Mars Mr. Troiano also served in several other roles – including a similar hybrid research/meteorology role in support of several soft commodities, including coffee and cocoa. Prior to that, Mr. Troiano started with Mars in 2014 as a Buying Operations Specialist, where he was responsible for managing the inbound supply chain for several packaging materials. During this first job within the industry out of graduate school, he worked at WeatherWorks LLC in Hackettstown from 2010 to 2014 as a long-range, seasonal weather forecaster and meteorologist – where he continued to work as a consultant during his first year with Mars.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Troiano held academic positions as a graduate research assistant at Plymouth State University in Plymouth, New Hampshire, in 2009 and as a graduate teaching assistant from 2008 to 2009. He also gained experience as a meteorological intern at the National Weather Service in Albany, New York, in 2007, marking the start of his professional endeavors.
Mr. Troiano’s academic background includes a Master of Science in applied meteorology from Plymouth State University, which he completed in 2009. Prior to his master’s degree, he earned a Bachelor of Science in atmospheric science, mathematics and statistics from the University at Albany in 2008, excelling to the extent that he was inducted into the Presidential Honor Society and graduated with high honors.
In addition to his professional accomplishments, Mr. Troiano is actively involved with industry-related organizations. He is a member of the American Meteorological Society and has served as a mentor for the Board of Private Sector Meteorologists since 2017. He has also volunteered at several Student Conferences organized by the American Meteorological Society since 2016 and with America’s Grow-a-Row since 2014, underscoring his commitment to fostering growth within his field.
Based on his extensive experience with numerous companies, Mr. Troiano advocates integrating external best practices and emphasizes networking to stay updated on technological advancements. He focuses on delivering clear, impactful messaging and effectively conveying complex ideas through concise graphics, charts, and tables. Mr. Troiano’s passion lies in bridging the gap between his vision and potential risks, providing a holistic understanding to others.
Outside of his professional life, Mr. Troiano enjoys several outdoor activities – including skiing, hiking and whitewater rafting. He also enjoys traveling with family and close friends – as he is passionate about exploring various cultures and better understanding their traditions and customs. Looking ahead at a professional level, Mr. Troiano aims to increasingly focus on crop modeling and production, leveraging his expertise in weather forecasting to develop production models and predict price movements. Mr. Troiano ultimately aspires to take on a managerial role where he can collaborate with and mentor others.
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