About Fieldwork Labs

Fieldwork Labs was founded in 2024 by Chid Gilovitz. After more than a decade as a botanist and plant biologist in Western Australia—spanning research, government, and private consultancy — Chid saw the same pattern over and over: ecological data trapped in clunky spreadsheets, paper notebooks, and legacy databases. Determined to give scientists the tools they deserve, he pivoted to software engineering and has spent the past several years building his experience in technology startups in various industries.

Fieldwork Labs exists to merge these twin passions — ecology and technology — so that researchers, conservationists, and land managers can spend less time wrestling with data and more time doing science.

What We Build

We create lightweight, resilient software that thrives where ecologists work: in the field, offline, and under time pressure. Typical projects include:

Geospatial-enabled data-collection apps
Offline-first mobile and web apps that capture observations, and photos, geotagging every record - even when you’re kilometres from the nearest signal.
AI-powered research tools
Custom machine-learning pipelines to classify images, predict species distributions, or flag anomalies in large monitoring datasets—delivered via approachable dashboards or API endpoints. Research tools to assemble data from diverse sources and plan the most effective fieldwork.
Interactive analytics & decision dashboards
Real-time visualisations that turn raw field data into actionable insights for project managers, regulators, and community stakeholders.

Our Approach

Simplicity first. We favour clean interfaces and robust architecture over flashy gimmicks.

Open standards. Your data stays portable; vendor lock-in isn’t our style.

Collaboration. We work side-by-side with your team and iterate quickly on real-world feedback.

Future-proofing. From offline PWA support to automated testing pipelines, we build for the long haul.

If you’re looking to map threatened plant populations, automate image classification, or replace a clipboard with a cloud-syncing field notebook, Fieldwork Labs is ready to help. Let’s build tools that let your data speak for itself.