Niki LaGrone, Author at Azavea

Evolution of DEI Efforts at Azavea

By Alana Hill, Julie Garcia, Niki LaGrone and Stacy Deininger on February 25th, 2022

At Azavea we strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment. As we consider how to thoughtfully grow and strengthen our workplace, we reflect on what we have learned over the years in order to chart our path forward.

Spatial Analysis

Machine Learning to Drive Urban Resilience: Mapping Tree Canopy with the World Bank

By Niki LaGrone on February 4th, 2022

As one of seven pilot programs to address environmental issues in Africa, Azavea trained student workers to label satellite imagery using GroundWork and created a machine learning model to identify tree canopy.

1976 Synthetic Aperture Radar image of Willow Run Airport and vicinity, representing 15-foot (5 meter) resolution.

Company

Labeling SAR Imagery for Machine Learning: A Beginners Guide

By Niki LaGrone on April 27th, 2021

SAR imagery is having a moment. In this blog we explore what exactly it is, why it is so special, and tips for labeling it.

Screenshot of GroundWork application Campaign feature.

Company

GroundWork Launches Campaigns

By Niki LaGrone on March 31st, 2021

Need to create a training dataset that contains multiple images? GroundWork launches "Campaigns" to help you handle large datasets for machine learning.

Chart for labeling project overlaid on image of a desk containing keyboard and clipboard.

Company

Managing Data Labeling for Machine Learning Projects

By Niki LaGrone on December 2nd, 2020

Responsible for the data labeling for a machine learning project? Here are some insights we’ve developed while managing data labeling for machine learning.

Illustration of a clipboard overtop of labeled cars in a parking lot.

Software Engineering

3 Tips to Optimize Your Machine Learning Project for Data Labeling

By Niki LaGrone on July 21st, 2020

Mining the knowledge and expertise of your data labeling team will improve the data quality of your machine learning project and increase your team's productivity.