Engineering connected with technology

From field data to a working system.

We design environmental solutions, connect sensors to databases and turn complex data into clear digital tools.

10: public solutions
4: areas of expertise
LV · EU: project scope

Constructed wetland pilot site in Latvia — 01 / EnvironmentNature-based solutionsBaltCOP project ↗

01 — What we do

From understanding the problem to a solution that works.

Skill Up combines environmental engineering, sensors, data and software in one development process. The result is more than a concept — it is a system that can be implemented and maintained.

01
Research
We define the problem, its context, the available data and a measurable outcome.
02
Develop
We design the technical solution, integrations and user interface.
03
Implement and maintain
We launch the system, verify its operation and continue improving it.

02 — Expertise

Solutions with practical outcomes

More than consulting or a standalone website — we develop connected systems and help maintain them.

Environmental engineering

Constructed wetlands, wastewater systems, nature-based solutions, modelling and technical design.

Research and calculations
Design
Performance assessment

Sensors and IoT

Sensor connectivity, CoAP/API integrations, data collection, databases, monitoring dashboards and alerts.

Prototyping
Backend and databases
Maintenance

Data and web tools

Interactive maps, datasets, analytics tools, project websites and specialised web applications.

GIS and maps
Data visualisation
Custom development

Digital education

Moodle setup and administration, learning materials, course structure and technical support.

Moodle platforms
Course development
Integrations

03 — Selected work

Projects, not promises

Environmental engineering · monitoring · GIS

BaltCOP Latvia

Restoration solutions, high-resolution monitoring and digital decision support at catchment scale.

BioFloat floating constructed wetland on a pond

Environmental engineering · prototyping · modelling

BioFloat floating wetland

A floating constructed wetland prototype combining nature-based water treatment with an interactive buoyancy model.

Interactive map of Latvian building climatology data

Open data · GIS · web application

Latvian Building Climatology Map

LBN 003-19 data presented on an interactive map with Voronoi zones and downloadable GeoJSON datasets.

MOSYS Baltic Artesian Basin hydrogeological map preview

Hydrogeology · GIS · web application

MOSYS hydrogeological map

An interactive MOSYS/PUMa Baltic Artesian Basin data viewer for layer profiles, conductivity and piezometric head.

Visualisation of the NATALIE nature-based solutions project

EU research · modelling · NbS

Project NATALIE

Wetland design, model development, site selection and tools for assessing the impact of nature-based solutions.

IoT · CoAP · backend · database

Skill Up CoAP Server

A system for receiving and storing sensor data with CoAP communication, server-side logic and protected access.

Design · water infrastructure · environment

Constructed Wetlands

Specialist environmental engineering for wastewater treatment and sustainable water management.

Erasmus+ · learning platform

PonicsVET

Vocational learning content and a digital project environment for hydroponics and sustainable agriculture skills.

Terminal training · Linux · Git · Docker

ShellLab

A safe browser lab for learning command-line, Linux, Git, Docker, networking and web-service workflows.

Moodle · courses · maintenance

Skill Up learning environment

A managed Moodle environment for teaching exact sciences, digital skills and languages.

04 — Workflows

How we deliver projects.

Each Skill Up discipline follows a clear development path. Below are the key stages in water and wastewater design, research, digital solution development and educational content creation.

Discuss a project

Water and wastewater network design, including constructed wetlands

01
Input dataDemand, wastewater volumes and quality requirements
02
Site surveyExisting networks, terrain and site conditions
03
CalculationsWater supply, sewerage and treatment hydraulics
04
DesignNetworks, structures, wastewater treatment and constructed wetlands
05
DeliveryDocumentation, construction supervision and performance assessment

Research workflow

01
QuestionProblem, hypothesis and outcome criteria
02
Data collectionMeasurements, monitoring and source selection
03
AnalysisCalculations, modelling and visualisation
04
ValidationResult validation and interpretation
05
OutcomePublication, guidance or decision-support tool

Digital solution workflow

01
NeedUsers, data and intended outcome
02
ArchitectureSensors, data flow and technology selection
03
DevelopmentBackend, databases, APIs and integrations
04
User toolMap, dashboard, web application or alerts
05
DeploymentTesting, hosting, monitoring and maintenance

Educational content development

01
Learning objectivesAudience, skills and intended learning outcomes
02
Content structureTopics, sequence and learning scenario
03
MaterialsExplanations, examples and exercises
04
Digital environmentMoodle, assessments and interactive elements
05
ImprovementTesting, feedback and improvements

05 — About Skill Up

Three people. One team.

SIA Skill Up brings together environmental engineering, research and software development. Together, we turn complex challenges into practical solutions — from research and design to a digital system and its ongoing maintenance.

GitHub ↗ LinkedIn ↗

Didzis Lauva

Managing director, engineer and digital systems developer at SIA Skill Up. He develops sensor, backend, database, geospatial data and e-learning solutions, and also teaches computer architecture at LBTU and physics at RSU.

Linda Grinberga

Environmental engineer and research project manager at SIA Skill Up. She designs constructed wetlands, wastewater treatment and nature-based solutions, holds a doctorate in environmental engineering and is a certified construction specialist.

Ansis Ēcis

Educational content developer at SIA Skill Up. He creates learning content and digital education solutions, and also teaches physics at Riga State Gymnasium No. 1 and lectures in the RSU Department of Physics.

06 — Other projects