Posts by
Miguel Álvarez












Raster data in BigQuery: Unlock new forms of spatial analysis
Learn how to combine your vector and raster based analytics in the cloud for extra insights and new types of analysis.












Exploratory Data Analysis: UK retail centres
CARTO shares how you can use Exploratory Data Analysis to better understand your data and frame future analysis with CDRC’s latest dataset - UK Retail Centres












How to build a revenue prediction model with CARTO & BigQuery
Discover how to use CARTO's Analytics Toolbox for Google BigQuery to train a spatial predictive model to predict annual store revenues across a territory
Fuel Shortage UK Maps & What Location Data Can Tell Us
Earlier this year many petrol stations in some parts of the UK ran out of fuel. Discover what location data can tell us about the real story behind the long queues.
Explore Open Buildings with CARTO Spatial Extension for BigQuery
Google’s Open Building dataset includes 516 million buildings covering 64% of the African continent. Learn how to analyze this dataset using CARTO Spatial Extension for BigQuery.
Authoritative Environmental Remediation Mapping in NYC
Learn about SPEED 2.0, a collection of spatial datasets wrapped into one app for the purpose of helping individuals identify environmental issues in New York City
Interactive School District Maps & Analysis with WXY
Read how WXY, an architecture, urban design, & planning firm, built an interactive school district dashboard for Montgomery county using the CARTO platform
Visualize Waze Traffic Data using Google BigQuery & CARTO
Learn how to import Waze for Cities traffic big data into CARTO using our Google BigQuery Connector for easy analysis & visualization in our step by step guide
Predicting Traffic Accident Hotspots with Spatial Data Science
Road traffic injuries are a leading cause of death & have a big economic effect. Read how Spatial Data Science can identify dynamic hotspots & reduce accidents.
COVID-19 Vaccine: Optimizing Cold Chain Transportation
With COVID-19 vaccines requiring strict storage, ensuring an efficient cold chain transportation network using spatial will be key for effective distribution
Retail Data Analytics: Social & Credit Card Data
Within Retail Data Analytics we combine social media & credit card data to see how retailers can gain key market insights, optimize footprints, & boost sales.
Supply Chain Network Optimization: SEUR Case Study
A look at how Spatial Analysis & Location Data can provide the tools & techniques for Supply Chain Network Optimization
Tackling Customer Churn for Utilities with Spatial Modeling
Spatial Data Science modeling can help Utilities companies to dramatically reduce customer churn and save millions in recurring revenue.
Site Planning for Market Coverage Optimization with Mobility Data
This case study shows how to use human mobility data to optimize market coverage in your site planning process for improved outcomes
Calculating Catchment Areas with Human Mobility Data
Traditional approaches like isochrones or buffers fail to capture where people visiting a specific location actually come from. Learn how to build better Catchment with Human Mobility Data.