Sparkgeo
Lauren Yee has a diverse range of work experience in data science, teaching, consulting, and geographic information systems. Lauren is currently employed at Sparkgeo as a Senior Data Scientist, Team and Project Lead, where they lead a team of senior and junior data scientists and oversees the technical implementation of data science projects. Prior to this role, they worked as a Data Science Team Lead and Data Scientist at the same company.
In addition to their work in data science, Lauren has also worked as a Course Instructor at the University of Victoria Continuing Studies from 2017 to 2022. Lauren has also worked as a Health Data Analyst (Contract) at Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health from 2020 to 2021.
Lauren has experience in environmental consulting as well. Lauren worked at Green Analytics as a Data Scientist and Spatial Lead from 2018 to 2020, where they led research and analysis for spatial modelling and analysis projects. Lauren also worked at Green Metrics Technologies as a Data Scientist, where they led the development of spatial databases for building and energy use applications.
Prior to their work in data science and consulting, Lauren worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at Wilfrid Laurier University, where they contributed to various research projects, including collating avian influenza outbreak data and web-scraping wildlife health/disease news sources. Lauren also worked as a Teaching Assistant during their time at the university.
Lauren has also gained experience as an entrepreneur, as they co-founded PolyGone in 2017. Additionally, they worked as a self-employed consultant in GIS and environmental science, providing services such as report writing, creating interactive maps, and data visualization.
Lastly, Lauren has an internship experience at the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association, where they worked on Project GrassLander, collaborating with researchers and professionals to design and implement a pilot phase for the project. Earlier in their career, they worked as a Geographic Information Systems Technician at the Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg.
Overall, Lauren Yee has a strong background in data science, teaching, consulting, and geospatial analysis, with extensive experience in leading teams and implementing projects.
Lauren Yee has a strong educational background in the field of science and geography. Lauren obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS Honours) degree in Earth and Environmental Science with a thesis from the University of Windsor, which they attended from 2009 to 2013. Following that, they pursued a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Geography with a concentration in Environmental Science from Wilfrid Laurier University and the University of Waterloo, completing their studies from 2014 to 2018.
In addition to their academic achievements, Lauren Yee has also obtained several certifications in various fields. Lauren became an Elastic Search Engineer through Elastic in September 2021. Lauren completed the "From Reports to Insights with SQL Course," "Fundamentals of SQL I Course," "Fundamentals of SQL II Course," "SQL Fundamentals Path," and "PYTHON FOR DATA SCIENCE: FUNDAMENTALS" through Dataquest.io in May 2021. Lauren Yee also possesses certifications in "Improving Deep Neural Networks: Hyperparameter Tuning, Regularization and Optimization" and "Neural Networks and Deep Learning" from Coursera; however, the specific dates of completion are not available.
Sparkgeo
Our partners rely on us to make sense of geospatial data and maps. We provide analytics, insights, and development support to our partners. Our services are concentrated in three key areas:Geospatial AnalyticsThe Earth is always changing. Knowing how affords your company a strategic advantage. We use many data sources (including satellites,drones, and the crowd) to assemble data. We then build live geospatial analytic products. These deliver insights into the world that surrounds your business. Our clients appreciate how we make this complex information consumable and applicable.ConsultingEven organizations with geospatial expertise benefit from outside counsel. As such, some engage us as off-site partners, to supplement their existing team. Our people have extensive geospatial knowledge, and can use it to help you navigate your unique challenges. We pride ourselves on listening to our clients, and collaborating with them. In doing so, we’re able to create and identify true obstacles—and craft plans for solving those problems.Software DevelopmentTech companies—especially those in the Valley—struggle to grow their development teams. This can prevent them from acting on opportunities. (There aren’t many geospatial developers available for hire.) In these situations, we can help you scale your development team, with proven geospatial developers. Companies, governments and non-profits alike rely on us to both augment teams, and for complete software builds.