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This semester, my Data Mining and Machine Learning course introduced me to the R programming language, opening up a new way of thinking about data beyond my background in front-end design and Python development. While much of my past work has focused on building interfaces, visualizations, and data pipelines, R has pushed me toward a deeper engagement with statistical structure, clarity, and analytical thinking. In this post, I share a few early observations from Week…
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When I needed to visualize data across Arizona’s American Viticultural Areas, I ran into a problem most maps don’t solve: how to work with boundaries that are legally precise but not readily available as coordinates. This post walks through how I used GeoJSON and OpenStreetMap to turn written AVA boundary descriptions and federal GIS files into interactive map objects—layers that can be styled, queried, and tied directly to data. It’s a practical look at how…
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Chart.js has quickly become one of my go-to tools for sharing data on the web. It is open source, lightweight, and works beautifully on static sites, making it ideal for turning simple CSV data into clean, responsive visualizations without heavy infrastructure or proprietary platforms.
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Network analysis helps uncover the structure of relationships that shape how information, influence, and connection move through systems. This post explains the key metrics, like degree, betweenness, eigenvector, and PageRank, that define how nodes interact in a network. Using examples from corporate data and visualizations in Gephi, it outlines how these measures reveal who holds influence, bridges communities, and drives interaction across connected networks.
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This was my first time using Tableau, and the learning curve surprised me. I went in thinking I would drag a few fields onto the screen and instantly build visualizations. Instead, I discovered that meaningful dashboards require an understanding of how Tableau handles data and how to use tools like COUNT and dual-axis charts to bring a large dataset to life. Working with more than a decade of FAA bird strike records taught me the…
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Field to Cloud is a space where I write about new technologies, trends in agriculture, and the ideas I’m exploring through my work and studies….