An Introduction to Deep Learning, Machine Learning, and AI
With algorithms driving purchases and clicks all over the internet, nationwide facial recognition systems starting to come online in foreign nations, and autonomous vehicles on the horizon, there seems to be shroud of fear surrounding anything having to do with AI. Some of these fears are very legitimate, but many of these fears may simply show a lack of understanding of the subject at hand. This article will explain some concepts and terminology of Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Artificial Intelligence on a surface level, as well as recommending additional…Unity Software: WHAT & WHY You Need to Know!
Game engines are software development environments for developers to build video games for mobile devices, PCs, and consoles. Unity is the most widely used cross-platform 2D, 3D, AR, MR, VR and now CG development engine created by Unity Technologies. First released in 2005 as a Mac OS X exclusive, as of 2018 Unity has been extended to support more than 25 platforms. Screenshot of Unity software engine. The Realities Augmented Reality (AR) adds digital elements to a live view using a device such as a smart phone or glasses. A common…How We Use GIS in Our Daily Lives
Most people probably don’t know that today is GIS Day! That’s great – but why should the average person care, and what is GIS anyway?! A geographic information system (GIS) is a tool for gathering, managing, and analyzing data. It uses many types of data organized into layers and is applied to maps and 3D scenes. Sounds complicated, right? Why would anyone be interested in using this tool unless it’s their job? Well surprise – most of us are already using GIS in our daily lives. Two of the most…The Mutual Benefits of Internships
As summer comes to an end, and we say farewell to our interns (read about Zachary and Jack and William and Kim), it’s important to note the benefits to both employers and job seekers of the internship experience. Zekiah is a company that proudly supports the local workforce. We believe that by training the next generation of workers and leaders, we can help create a qualified workforce. Zekiah accomplishes this through creating meaningful internship programs. To the outside eye, it may seem like internships only benefit the intern. It’s obvious…Navigating Social Media in the Professional World
These days, everyone is on the internet: your grandma, your neighbor, your dog. However, the people on your friends list aren’t the only ones who can see the content that you post. If you’re job hunting, chances are that potential employers are taking a look at your profile. According to a 2018 survey taken by CareerBuilder, 70 percent of employers use social media as a way to check out potential hires, and what they find on your page can be what sets you apart from other candidates or what makes…Why It Makes Financial Sense to Work Local
I recently offered a job candidate a position where he could work about twenty minutes from his house rather than the hour and half he was commuting currently. The daily work was similar as his current job and I was able to offer him $65,000 per year which was a significant increase from his current pay. Unfortunately for me, he did not take our job offer because once his current employer found he had a new job with us they offered him $74,000 to retain him at his current…Parameter Definition/Validation in ArcGIS Tools
If you’ve read most of my previous posts, you know I’m a big fan of all things python in GIS. Specifically relating to ArcGIS, because well…that’s the software with which I’m most comfortable/proficient. Like many GIS professionals, my education and experience has revolved around ESRI products. I am however aware of, and have used, other platforms like QGIS, PostGIS, MapBox, Manifold, etc., but just do so much less frequently. I usually hand-write most of my workflows, then build them entirely as stand-alone python scripts before integrating them within an ArcGIS…Sending Emails from Google Sheets
Our employees often have a need to view, review, or collaborate on documents when they are not in the same office or location. We find Google's products such as Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms to be great resources that allow us to do just that. Best of all, most of their products are free. Everything is created via a web browser and is stored on Google's servers. G Suite is a more robust fee based package tailored for businesses if you find you need more. I recently had a request…Unquantifiable Benefits of Working for Zekiah Technologies
Zekiah Technologies is a small company, and it can be hard to make ourselves stand out from the crowd in the eyes of potential new employees. While salary, health benefits, and vacation days are incredibly important considerations for applicants, I’d like to take the time to talk a little bit about the unquantifiable benefits of working with us: all those little things that can make a company a great place to work but never quite make it into the company description. Good work location The headquarters of Zekiah Technologies is…Why Working at NSWC Dahlgren is the Place to Be!
Zekiah is a prominent employer at NSWC Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) located in King George County, VA. Many of our hires are local residents but we also recruit from outside the area and we are frequently asked, “Why should I move to King George?” Exciting work at Dahlgren The best reason to work in the area is the work being done at NSWCDD is exciting and cutting edge. It’s a versatile workforce supporting versatile fields of expertise ranging from mathematics, physics, engineering, chemistry, biology, and computer science creating innovative solutions for…