Harospec Data
Data is messy and increasingly complex. We offer cost-effective, transparent, and modern data science services that others can use to transform data into meaningful information. Browse our work below and contact us if you'd like to work together.
Our Services
Data Visualization
Creating static and dynamic visualizations to turn raw data into insights.
KPIs
Defining and tracking metrics to help measure progress and align with organizational goals.
Data Pipelines (ETL)
Extracting, transforming, and loading messy data into usable formats ready for analysis.
Database
Designing and managing relational databases (PostgreSQL, Supabase) with clean schemas, query optimization, and secure integration with web applications.
Data Collection
Automating the gathering of data from diverse sources, including APIs and web scraping.
GIS
Analyzing geospatial data and creating elegant static and interactive maps.
Dashboards
Building custom, web-based interactive dashboards to visualize key business intelligence.
Modeling
Applying statistical models to predict, estimate, and forecast trends into the future.
Web Development
Creating elegant but simple websites using modern development tools.
Our Work
Tahoe Urban Planning Analytics
Planning Data Tools for Environmental Protection
Tahoe Sauna Company
Full-stack marketing & e-commerce website
National Physician License Aggregator
50-state medical license data collection pipeline
Oregon Decision Support Web Tools
Data Tool to Guide State-Wide Transportation Investment
Spokane Geospatial Data Hub
GIS Database Management System
Climate App
Weather and Air Quality Monitoring
Sauna Builder Toolkit
SaaS learning platform for sauna design & construction
Big Year Birding Optimizer
eBird-powered hotspot recommender to maximize new species
About
Reid Haefer
Founder, Harospec Data · South Lake Tahoe, CA
I help organizations turn complex data into clear, actionable decisions. As the founder of Harospec Data, I work with clients in many different fields of work — delivering production-ready analytics that bridge the gap between technical teams and the decision-makers who rely on their outputs.
I think of myself as a jack-of-all-trades data scientist, able to take on most tasks related to data, computer programming, and IT. That means whether a project calls for a one-off analysis, a long-term dashboard, a custom web application, a scraping or ETL pipeline, database design, or general technical troubleshooting, I can step in and get it done without the overhead of pulling in a larger team.
Over the past decade I've led modeling programs, built geospatial dashboards used by multiple government agencies, and designed automated data pipelines that replaced hours of manual reporting. My work spans data engineering, statistical modeling, geospatial analysis, and interactive visualization using R, Python, SQL, and modern GIS frameworks. I'm increasingly integrating AI and LLM tools into real data science workflows — from ETL documentation to exploratory analysis.
Before going independent, I served as Lead Data Modeler/Analyst at the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, a Modeling & Analytics Consultant at RSG, and an Assistant Planner at the Puget Sound Regional Council. I hold a Master's in Urban Planning from the University of Washington and a B.A. in Environmental Studies from Western Washington University.