Mappa totius mundi : adornata juxta observationes dnn. academiae regalis scientiarum et nonnullorum aliorum secundum annotationes recentissimas by L'Isle, Guillaume de, cartographer, 1675-1726, Geography and Map Division, Library of Congress, g3200.ct0093

Kirsty Wilcox

Maps and data visualisation portfolio

Meet Kirsty

I am passionate about map making. I enjoy using my geographical knowledge and data analytics skills to create visualisations.


Education and skills

  • BSc Geography (2:ii) from University of Liverpool.
  • Ten years experience of data analysis, mapping and project management. Within Local Government (Environment Agency, Northamptonshire County Council and North Northamptonshire Council).
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Proficient in the use of: QGIS, ArcGIS and MapInfo.
  • Undertook Introduction to Python and Apps by Code First Girls in 2022.


Memberships

  • British Cartographic Society - ordinary member since 2013.


News and Blog

2023 summary


This year has been busy in work and my personal life. I have created some maps and data analysis but not as much as I intended at the start of the year.


Some highlights from this year:


  • July 2023 - attended the LGC Awards and MJ Awards 2023 representing North Northamptonshire Council’s e-scooter trial with Voi.


  • October 2023 - coordinated a house move which sadly meant I did not have the time to participate in the #30DayMapChallenge for 2023.



Map examples

Here are some examples of maps I have created in my own time.

ESRI Carto MOOC - 2018

2023

#30DayMapChallenge 2022

In 2022 I participated in the 30 Day Map Challenge for the first time.


I created 30 maps during November whilst balancing a full time job, parenting and life in general.


For more information visit: https://30daymapchallenge.com




#30DayChartChallenge 2022

In 2022 I participated in the 30 Day Chart Challenge for the first time.


I created 30 charts during April whilst balancing a full time job, parenting and life in general.


For more information visit:

https://30daychartchallenge.org/about/




Future plans

Training

  • Complete Udemy Map Academy: taking QGIS to the next level online course.
  • Complete a map a month - currently working on one showing locations visited by the Go Jetters.


Knowledge

  • Learn how to animate maps and data e.g moving dots/arrows to represent a USA music tour


Compass on a Vintage Map