WIDER is a data visualization portal intended to inform data journalists, network operators, regulators and other interested parties on the state of the Internet in a specific country or region. AFRINIC worked on a preliminary proof-of-concept that incorporates internet measurement data.
More information at https://wider.isoc.org.za
Oportunities for Data Analyst/Web developer
The technical components of the project would involve the consolidation of the different data sources and the development of information retrieval /curation processes using appropriate big data technologies. Another important component will be the enhancement of the visualization front-end to offer the maximum value to the end-users. The role of the software engineering intern will be to adapt an existing visualization platform, develop a data retrieval API, select appropriate datasets and populate a data store.
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Number of students/interns required: 1 Duration: 6-12 months Keywords: Python/Django, PostgreSQL, Charts.js, Tiles.js, data visualization |
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