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Mikey Harper
I build data platforms and analytics tools that help the energy industry make better decisions. From cloud infrastructure to interactive visualisations, I work across the full stack to turn complex data into actionable insights.
Recent Posts
Migrating from Blogdown to Astro (with a little help from AI)
After 6 years on Hugo and Blogdown, I finally rebuilt my blog from scratch with Astro, React, and Tailwind CSS. Here's why I made the switch, the options I considered, and how Claude helped me migrate 22 posts in an afternoon.
4 Lessons from the smart home
2 years and 100 devices later. What are my top recommendations in setting up your own smart home?
East/West patterns in Covid-19: validating claims of correlation
A review of analysis by Joel Smalley.
Daily Covid-19 deaths statistics: an explainer
A guide on how to interpret the daily death statistics published released in the UK.
Projects
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A React web app for picking balanced 5-a-side football teams, with player roles, AI-generated summaries, and shareable team cards.
Energy Analytics Platform
Cloud-based analytics platform for monitoring and optimising renewable energy assets across the UK.
Smart Home Monitoring
Home Assistant-based environmental monitoring system with custom ESPHome sensors for CO2, temperature, and energy usage.
COVID-19 Data Visualisation
Interactive maps and dashboards tracking COVID-19 spread across the UK, used by local authorities and media.