About StormSector

The StormSector site is a new media venue created by Ben Alonzo covering science, technology, and weather from professional eyes. In operation since 2001, the site features articles, info, news, unique products, services, reviews, plus more focusing on the science and technology sector that drives our world. Thank you for visiting and for your continued support. Your positive feedback is appreciated. Be sure to check out the new Blog & News section and the new StormSector YouTube channel.

Ben is a unique science and technology expert, meteorologist, oceanographer, and emergency operations professional. He has contributed to multiple corporate knowledge bases, worked with numerous Fortune 500 firms, in emergency operations, telecommunications, information technology, as well as weather forecasting industries. Ben holds numerous professional memberships, licenses and certifications including Information Technology, Emergency Operations, CF Fire Academy, The Computing and Technology Industry Association, National Telecommunications Association, American Heart Association, American First Responders, American College of Health Professionals, Disaster Response Specialist, Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Service, National Registry Medical Specialists, National Weather Association, and Federal Communications Commission. He has earned multiple degrees in areas including Geoscience, Meteorology, Emergency Medical Science and Technology in addition to thousands of hours of professional training, leadership, and management roles. He is currently a graduate student working towards becoming a PhD candidate. Ben is also a veteran storm chaser with over ten years experience chasing storms, live on-air reporting, and providing training materials to the National Weather Service. You might have also seen or heard him on TV, radio, or in print covering diverse topics as featured around the world. Ben is also a talented actor, comedian, musician and producer. During his free time, Ben has spent nearly fourteen years volunteering with multiple organizations to serve the community.

"My interests are primarily information technology, emergency operations, consumer electronics, and network engineering. In addition to my broad passion for technology, I'm highly involved in geoscience. My background has taken me all over the country, allowed me to work with huge names, explore cutting edge technology, modern science, and earn numerous professional certifications in diverse areas. I love the ocean and exploring any way possible. I have a passion for teaching, learning, and doing, especially when others can be helped or positively impacted. My side job is comedy and music." (Pictured: Ben Alonzo, click to enlarge)

Business / Consulting
For expert services including consulting, interviews, for-hire opportunities, special projects, training, and licensing please see the business section. Now offering motion picture film-music services for entertainment industry. See the business section for a comprehensive list of expert services we offer.

Advertising / News Media / Public Speaking / Product Reviews
StormSector provides a media kit for potential advertisers, partners, businesses that are interested in utilizing our professional product review service, live reporting, talk show requests, content licenses, special projects, and public speaking engagements. Please visit the media center for further information. We reserve the right to decline products or services.

About The Website
StormSector was developed by technology expert Ben Alonzo, originally built in solid HTML in 1999. With the advancements in web browsers, it became necessary to overhaul the site. The StormSector name comes from his interest in severe weather (storm) and technology sector (a hard drive sector), hence "StormSector" was born. He designed the site using custom CSS, PHP, C++, JavaScript, and Visual Basic. Originally, the site was powered by twin Dell PowerEdge series servers until they were retired in 2008.

Today, our servers are housed in a state of the art high security data center with redundant failovers, diesel power generation, bunker real estate, and commercial security manned 24 hours by information technology professionals. Ben designed, developed, as well as managed the site's layout, graphics, content, and server. If you are interested in web design, development, graphics, or scripting services, please see the business section.

By visiting our site you agree to comply with the Terms of Service and Disclaimer. Our privacy policy is embedded in our ToS. Students and third parties that wish to legally use StormSector photos, audio, video, or text must cite their sources in any documents where StormSector property is utilized. Content is also available by request for a case basis license fee. Unauthorized use, rebroadcast, transmission, or modification of any StormSector content is prohibited by law.

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IN THE COMMUNITY

Ben is highly involved with the community and has dedicated over 13 years volunteering with numerous organizations that serve in times of need, for the sick and injured, special events, donations, and emergency services. Some of the great organizations he has volunteered for include the American Red Cross, Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service, Johnson County Community College, DMOZ group, CINTAS, Skywarn, Childhood Cancer Foundation, Salvation Army, Search & Rescue USFL, TES Search & Rescue, Kauffman Stadium, and many others. From an early age Ben developed a interest in volunteer work. In 1994, he become one of the youngest licensed ham radio operators in the world. Ben was also one of the youngest storm spotters in the US that volunteered for his community. He has continued to dedicate most of his life to public service. There is no greater cause than to give your life for someone else, help when needed volunteering your time. You can also get involved and make a difference by visiting our links page.

WORLD WIDE AUDIENCE

StormSector was created by Ben Alonzo in 2001 and quickly became known across the oceans around the world - seen by millions. Today, the site generates over a quarter million hits per month on average and is quickly growing. Not surprising, most of our visitors are from the United States, but the reach of StormSector is international with our unique full site translation capabilities. During our April 2011 severe weather electronics special, nearly a quarter of a million consumers saw or heard about us as well as the products we featured. You can help us by recommending us on social media, Tweet about us, send an email, tell your friends, and subscribe to our new YouTube channel where you also have a free chance to win great prizes.

News media, potential advertisers, and businesses that would like a product or service featured can view our media kit which contains information about StormSector's vision, target audience, reach, opportunities, and contact details.

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