Zachary Strain Fajth
About Zachary Strain Fajth
Zachary Strain-Fajth is a Data Analyst known for his contributions to the 30 Day Map Challenge 2023, where he created various geographic visualizations using diverse datasets and tools.
Data Analyst Zachary Strain-Fajth
Zachary Strain-Fajth is a data analyst known for his detailed and data-driven approach to map production. He participated in the 30 Day Map Challenge 2023, where he showcased his skills using various data sources and advanced tools. His work includes visualizations and maps that interpret complex data sets, contributing to the field of data analytics and geographic information systems.
Participation in the 30 Day Map Challenge 2023
Zachary Strain-Fajth took part in the 30 Day Map Challenge in 2023, a global initiative encouraging map enthusiasts to produce a map every day for a month. During this challenge, he produced several maps utilizing diverse datasets and software tools, demonstrating his analytical skills and creative mapping techniques. His work included the use of data from sources such as ACLED, OpenStreetMap, and Google, showcasing a range of geographic topics and regions.
Maps Using ACLED Data and Advanced Tools
As part of the 30 Day Map Challenge 2023, Zachary Strain-Fajth produced a map illustrating gang conflicts in Haiti using data from ACLED (Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project). For this project, he employed advanced tools including matplotlib, Python, geopandas, and Illustrator. His map visually communicated complex data, providing insights into the geographic distribution and intensity of conflicts in Haiti.
Mapping Road Network of Accra, Ghana
In the 2023 30 Day Map Challenge, Zachary Strain-Fajth created a detailed map showcasing the road network of Accra, Ghana. He utilized data from OpenStreetMap, accessed via the OSMnx library, to map the intricate road systems of the city. This map contributed to understanding urban infrastructure and transportation patterns in Accra, highlighting Zachary's ability to handle large datasets and produce meaningful geographic visualizations.
Building Structures in Kinshasa with Open Buildings Data
Another notable project by Zachary Strain-Fajth during the 2023 30 Day Map Challenge was mapping buildings in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. He used data from the Open Buildings Datasets provided by Google. For this project, Zachary utilized Datashader, geopandas, Python, and Illustrator to create detailed and accurate representations of building distributions in Kinshasa, demonstrating his skill in handling large-scale geospatial data.