JM.
HomeAboutProjectsBlogExperienceContact

Jimmy Edward Matewere | Climate Data Scientist

© 2026 All rights reserved.

Blog & Insights

Exploring the intersection of climate science, data analytics, and geospatial technology to provide research findings and data-driven insights.

Nimbus-Forecast
Technical Deep diveField NotesData Engineering

Nimbus Forecast: From Manual yr.no Lookups to a Deployed Platform at DCCMS

From a manual yr.no lookup across 99 stations to a multi-model rainfall forecast platform in operational use at DCCMS. The story of Nimbus Forecast.

Apr 22, 2026Read Post
Malawi Climate Risk Dashboard
Technical Deep diveProject UpdateGeospatial Intelligence

Climate Risk Dashboard v2: Why I Rebuilt It

The first version worked on my machine and not much else. Here's what broke it and what the rebuild actually changed.

Mar 18, 2026Read Post
The Mountain is Me?
Career AdviceReflectionsClimate Perspectives

Win. But at what cost?

I walked across my graduation stage and felt nothing. Not relief, not pride — just "what next." That feeling hasn't left since.

Mar 13, 2026Read Post
What I Learned From My First Government Internship at DCCMS
Industry AnalysisCareer AdviceReflections

What I Learned From My First Government Internship at DCCMS

My experience as a student intern at Malawi's Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services, working in climate data analytics — What returning feels like.

Feb 25, 2026Read Post
wastewatch-dashboard
Technical Deep diveProject Update

WasteWatch — Building a Geospatial Decision Support System for Blantyre's Waste Crisis

Building a full-stack waste intelligence platform using academic research, DBSCAN clustering, a custom risk scoring engine, and a Next.js + FastAPI architecture.

Feb 6, 2026Read Post
Ascend Spatial Labs
Technical Deep dive

Building Ascend Spatial Labs — The Technology Behind the Platform

How I architected a full-stack geospatial intelligence platform for a youth-led startup delivering LiDAR mapping, flood risk assessment, and carbon verification across the SADC region.

Feb 22, 2026Read Post
Climate Risk Dashboard
Project UpdateClimate Science

Climate Risk Scoring Dashboard for Malawi's 28 Districts

Applying the IPCC AR5 risk framework to 50,000+ daily meteorological records to map drought and rainfall vulnerability across every district in Malawi.

Jan 5, 2026Read Post