Meteorologist Tanya Niamatali is a ‘Special Person’
By Malisa Player-Harry
Tanya Niamatali is a ‘Special Person.’0
During her studies in Russia.
Kaieteur News – As the world continues to turn, women are becoming an increasing force to be reckoned with. Our female folk have joined arms and laid firm foundations enabling them to fill almost any capacity in a society that was once glorified as “the world of man.”
In doing so, women have struggled to become less dependent on others and even more independent, doubling in all sectors known to man. Women have ascended to all leading positions and in numbers, own multi-million dollar businesses. They are known to make innovative decisions in many sectors, playing the role of mother and wife effortlessly, if they choose to do so.
Today, we are drawing the attention of our ‘Special Person’ to one such woman. She is Berbice’s own female Meteorologist, Tanya Katrina Niamatali.
She has taken the lead in her chosen field and has been actively involved since completing her studies in Meteorology.
When we want to know what weather pattern to expect, we rely on the Meteorologist to inform us effectively, and since returning to Berbice, she has been working round the clock to educate and inform the popularity of Region Six.
Tanya was born on June 25, 1995 to her parents Mario Niamatali, a civil works and construction contractor, and Vivika Niamatali, who assists in managing the family business. She also has an older sister, Maria, who lives in Long Island with her family.
With her supportive parents.
Throwback: Standing for a family photo years earlier.
Tanya grew up on Strand Road, New Amsterdam, attended Little Bethlehem Play School “for about a day” and then moved on to St Mary’s Nursery. “I can’t remember how many days I went there (school play); I probably didn’t like school, ”said a smiling Tanya. However, she remembers attending St Aloysius Primary School, where the foundation of her future achievements began.
According to her, during her primary school days, she completed her homework before leaving the class, so that she enjoyed participating in Karate classes. During those exciting classes, he revealed, “I got most of my seriousness. I also took piano classes and this started from the age of about five, followed by lawn tennis with my dad, sister and uncle, ”he related.
But Karate classes added, to be one of the many things she quickly excelled at since she managed to win three brown belts. However, when it came time to start high school, she missed her chance to achieve her black belt.
“As for piano classes, I did two practical exams and, I think seven theory exams, each one exceeds them. However, I can’t remember playing a thing but I’m sure if I sat behind a piano I would be able to offer something melodic, ”the jubilant Tanya denied.
She gained a place at President’s College (UW) after primary school and that proved to be a huge change in her life since she became accustomed to the lifestyle in New Amsterdam, Berbice. She was required to stay in a dorm at President’s College.
While there he also took a liking for things technology and even started to enjoy the idea of becoming an engineer. She also continued to play lawn tennis as part of her extracurricular activities at school.
OPPORTUNITY
After graduating from high school, Tanya enrolled at the University of Guyana to study Civil Engineering, and did so for one semester before switching to Geology.
“Unfortunately, due to some circumstances, I decided to stop studying in 2013. I was at home helping my parents wherever I could,” he recalled. But then an opportunity came knocking.
During her time at home helping with the family business, Tanya said she saw an ad in the local newspapers for scholarships to study in Russia and, after weighing up her options, made the life-changing decision to study Hydrometeorology ( a branch of meteorology and hydrology that studies the transfer of water and energy between the land surface and the lower atmosphere).
“I applied and after months of waiting, I was awarded a scholarship by the Government of Guyana. In November 2014, I left Guyana to study in a country seven hours ahead and one that speaks a completely different language, ”he said. For her, leaving Guyana was not as difficult as she thought it would be but it became difficult the moment she landed in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Her thoughts were focused on the fact that she would have to spend five years studying in a foreign country she knew nothing about before returning home. It was a hard pill to swallow for some time, but Tanya was determined to make the most of her opportunity. She explained that learning the language was “quite intense but cool during her first year in Russia.” After the first year of learning the language, the degree program began and this, he said, was “interesting and challenging at times.”
Tanya recalled that studying in Russia had allowed her to experience not only Russian culture and lifestyle, but other things as well. She said she had the opportunity to explore Mozambique, Zambia, Yemen and even more.
“There were many days in Russia, I felt like giving up because I lost home but I pushed through because I wanted to be the first Niamatali who studied in Russia and the first in my family (on mom and dad’s side) to be a meteorologist. , ”He added.
SUCCESS
In 2019, Tanya graduated with a degree from the Hydrometeorological University of the Russian State and for her “it was a bitter moment where I had to understand that I will leave some friends who I now consider to be family and enter that world of work . “Since returning to Guyana, she has been working in the fields and using her skills to the best of her ability.
While many may consider the job she is doing not that important, she has struggled to make a difference in her line of work and as a woman in an ever-evolving world.
Meteorologist explained that, usually, he forecasts the weather, gives analyzes of what would have happened and would usually do research to produce various weather related products.
“My typical working day involves communicating with the specialist meteorologist, researching, carrying out spot checks on some meteorological stations, among other tasks. However, one of my main tasks at the moment is to make all farmers and stakeholders aware of potential weather in the region. ”
“And given the importance of my job and the fact that I have to serve the nation,” said Tanya, “I don’t think I would ever leave Guyana permanently, but I will continue to travel whenever I can. ”
Although her job could mean a lot on a daily basis, the 26-year-old said finding time between family and work was “incredibly easy because I still live with my parents and I cherish every second that I am.” u scope, as in addition to my mother’s wonderful cooking. ”
She believes that although she has achieved tremendous success so far, she is confident that it has not yet reached its peak. She credits that she has already achieved success for her entire family circle, and revealed that she wants to serve as a striking light of positivity into their lives.
Her advice to others aiming for success is, “work towards success in whatever way you think is right for you but stay humble and let patience be your best friend.”