Hi! I'm Mel, a data analyst and GIS specialist who's been working with maps and spatial data for the past 15 years. While my expertise is in R and ArcGIS, I'm always exploring new tools and technologies to solve data challenges. Despite not having a computer science background, I've found my way into the technical world of GIS and data analysis. This blog is my way of documenting that journey, keeping myself accountable, and sharing solutions to problems I've encountered along the way. I especially enjoy writing about those tricky problems that took me hours to solve – hoping to save others from the same headaches! When I'm not working with maps and data, you can find me skiing with my family, cooking new dishes, or listening to an audiobook.
