Data Science

Strava Noise Reduction

Messing around with Kalman filters to fix noisy Strava activities

September 26, 2022 | ~2500 words | 12 min read

I use Strava to track my runs, and sometimes I'm annoyed with how noisy the GPS tracks are. I recently learned about Kalman filtering, a methodology for smoothing noisy data. Let's see if it can solve my Strava problem. Plus, a small Flask app that integrates with the Strava API.

Why I Chose the MacBook Air over the MacBook Pro as a Data Scientist

Benchmark tests and other considerations to help you decide between the latest and greatest Apple laptops

November 28, 2021 | ~3400 words | 16 min read

I recently replaced my old laptop. Despite looking forward to the release of the new MacBook Pro for years, I opted for the MacBook Air instead. Why? It offers good performance and much better value. Most people (but not everyone) should probably make the same choice.