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Data & geospatial advocate, content creator & all around map geek @CARTOπŸŒπŸŒπŸ—Ί Likes: cheese on beans on toast, sitting, otters. Views mine. she/her.

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Joined January 2013
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Helen McKenzie
3 years
I've been on a journey moving from point-and-click GIS tools to working almost entirely in SQL, and it is πŸ’― but what isn't πŸ’― is the available guidance for common geo workflows in SQL, so I've written my own!. "How to SQL: a Guide for GIS Users" #GIS #SQL.
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How to get started with SQL for GIS users! A tutorial on how to use Standard Query Language for common geospatial workflows.
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Can AI build a quick map? Absolutely. but that’s maybe 10% of a GIS analyst’s job. Can it wrangle messy data, navigate business chaos, or decode β€œmake it look good”? Nope. Here’s why I think GIS analysts are safe from the AI map builder rush πŸ‘‰
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In the last couple of years, AI has taken over every aspect of our lives. I use it to build shopping lists, routines to ignore for my annual visits to the gym and - more than anything else - I use it...
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Introducing Grok Imagine.
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My book is here!! πŸŒπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Utterly British Maps drops on 11th September and is now out for pre-order! #maps #GIS .@Collins_Ref
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2 months
Created in @CartoDB Workflows πŸ‘
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2 months
Sometimes you just need a map that's fit at every zoom level. But why build 200 maps… when you can build 1? Challenge accepted!πŸ’ͺ🌍. This global cell tower density map uses Quadbins to dynamically aggregate data based on zoom level. Explore πŸ‘‰ ProcessπŸ‘‡
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Helen McKenzie
2 months
"Watcha doin?"
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Helen McKenzie
2 months
To create a custom world map projection: Settings > Custom Projections > add "+proj=ortho +lat_0=-0.53420247 +lon_0=-91.056061 +x_0=0 +y_0=0 +a=6371000 +b=6371000 +units=m +no_defs" to Parameters and alter the lat/lon to centre your globe wherever you'd like!.
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Helen McKenzie
2 months
Tired of generic-looking inset maps? Check on my Timelapse to easily make an epic floating globe map! πŸ‘€πŸŒ
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Helen McKenzie
2 months
Just made the classic 30-something-year-old migration northwards back to our uni town of Nottingham! Any of my geo/data friends in the area fancy a meetup? 🌍
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Helen McKenzie
4 months
What does AI mean for entry-level employment in geo? How can we benefit from the tech of today without limiting the talent of tomorrow? . Thoughts from someone totally unqualified to have them (me) πŸ‘‡.
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Discover how AI is reshaping entry-level employment in geospatial. Learn about AI's impact and future opportunities in the geospatial field.
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Helen McKenzie
5 months
Today is not the day to try to spell Massachusetts.
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Helen McKenzie
5 months
Just apologised to chatGPT. Send help.
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Helen McKenzie
5 months
10/10 recommend for lovers of geography & pubs, the perfect combo! 🌎🍻 Thanks @carto_os for the recommendation!!
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Helen McKenzie
5 months
πŸ—» Where can you see Mt. Fuji from?. Check out my tutorial for creating these types of visualisations here: #GIS #geospatial
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Helen McKenzie
6 months
I made both of these maps today #imaprofessional
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Helen McKenzie
6 months
My content de-gating continues - and here's my latest piece: How to run visibility analysis in QGIS!. πŸ”₯ Run visibility analysis with free tools .πŸ’Έ Find awesome, high res data.🌍 Turn this into epic visualizations.
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Learn how to run + visualise visibility analysis in QGIS!
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Helen McKenzie
6 months
πŸš•πŸ—½ NYC taxi trips. Pink areas = more pickups .Blue areas = more dropoffs . Explore the interactive version πŸ‘‰
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Helen McKenzie
6 months
Raster is *finally* fully in the cloud ☁️ here are some of my first experiments!
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Helen McKenzie
7 months
On the one hand, I really don't want to be hear any more. On the other, aren't echo chambers the most dangerous thing? . Also the algorithm sucks now. I just scrolled down my feed for ages and it's 90% politics, and only 1 map (which was a weather forecast).
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Helen McKenzie
8 months
After making a massive $7.19 in 4 months (less than the $10 payout threshold), I've decided to start ungating my Medium-hosted tutorials (it's not really in the knowledge-sharing spirit anyway!) and migrate them to my website, starting with.
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Follow this quick and easy guide to create stunning firefly maps with QGIS! 🌟
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Helen McKenzie
8 months
Someone needs to speak to whoever is in charge in Somerset. You cannot call a place "Torhole Bottom.".
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