codingeologist · Incipit Vita Nova


Projects

Here are a few of the projects I've worked on, and some personal projects as well!

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Data Ecosystem, Natural History Museum

Data Ecosystem, Natural History Museum

2023 · Active

At the Natural History Museum, my mission is to transform the way biodiversity data is collected through community science research and environmental sensor monitoring. Developed ETL data pipelines for the museum’s Data Ecosystem, specifically supporting the Urban Nature Project for scientific research. Transforming the way biodiversity data is collected by community science researchers and monitoring devices within the sensor network. Developed a data ingestion pipeline for acoustic sensors in the museum’s wildlife gardens, enabling continuous streaming of audio data to AWS cloud infrastructure. The data was processed by a machine learning algorithm for autonomous species observation detection. To facilitate collaboration and research between taxonomic databases, I designed a Taxonomic API to correlate biological species names across different classification systems.


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Fibre Broadband Startup

Fibre Broadband Startup

2021-2023 · Finished

I collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to diagnose network faults, evaluate local market penetration, and address customer concerns. By combining technical expertise with a passion for sustainability, I strive to drive meaningful change through data-driven solutions. Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams, including fibre planners, data analysts, and sales representatives, to foster a data-driven environment for diagnosing network faults, evaluating local market penetration, and addressing customer concerns. Implemented a robust data pipeline connecting the digital network asset management system to the sales CRM, providing real-time insights for fibre planners and sales teams to swiftly diagnose network issues, analyze markets effectively, and resolve customer inquiries based on informed decisions. Designed and built a data platform with tools for efficient data extraction, transformation, and loading across various sources. Leveraged Microsoft Azure for PostgreSQL and MySQL databases to ensure scalable and reliable data storage, facilitating seamless analytics for valuable business insights.


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Saudi Arabia Urban Masterplanning

Saudi Arabia Urban Masterplanning

2019-2023 · Finished

A seasoned spatial analysis profesional, leading cross-disciplinary teams of urban planners, architects and data analysts in harnessing the power of geospatial analysis. By leveraging my expertise in GIS, we created cutting-edge data visualisations and Digital Twins of cities and developments. Empowering stakeholders to interactively explore reported data and drive informed decision-making, prioritising environmental sustainability initiatives. As a dedicated team leader, I mentored colleagues in utilising geospatial analysis platforms like QGIS, ESRI ArcGIS and CityEngine for data analysis. By fostering a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing, we enhanced the team’s skills and capabilities, driving collective success.


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Offshore & Onshore Environmental Surveying & Consulting

Offshore & Onshore Environmental Surveying & Consulting

2011-2019 · Finished

Working offshore did have its advantages. The main point was being away for extended periods of time. I would like to think that most of this time was just spent "travelling", living the "Instagram" lifestyle. However, in reality I was stuck in the middle of the sea in an old and rusty survey ship, monitoring a big screen collecting data from the seafloor. The client companies financing the surveys were predominantly Oil and Gas firms or Wind farm construction firms looking to get a better understanding of where to construct their infrastructure. My role on the ships was, as much of the marine staff would like to joke; "lab rat". More seriously though, as the geoscientist on board, I was tasked with collecting the sensor data and then to building machine learning image classification models to detect features.