Summary
Andres Franco is a Data Visualization Specialist and data engineer with 11 years of experience building pipelines and visual tools that help public-sector leaders make evidence-based decisions. Based in New York, he has translated complex demographic and spatial data into actionable maps and analyses for the NYC Department of Youth & Community Development, previously supporting DEI initiatives and policy decisions. His background combines master's training in urban planning and analytics with hands-on GIS, ArcGIS spatial analysis, and database design, enabling a blend of technical rigor and policy-focused storytelling. Andres has collaborated across city agencies, academia, and community organizations, applying survey design, field observation, and stakeholder engagement to ground technical work in real-world context. He is equally comfortable shipping code-heavy pipelines and crafting clear visual narratives for nontechnical decision-makers. A bilingual professional with international study experience, he brings a global perspective to local data challenges.
11 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Intercambio universitario - Relaciones Internacionales, International Relations and Affairs, Intercambio universitario - Relaciones Internacionales, International Relations and Affairs at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
Profesional en relaciones internacionales y estudios politicos., International Relations and Affairs, Profesional en relaciones internacionales y estudios politicos., International Relations and Affairs at Universidad Militar Nueva Granada
Master's degree, Analytics, Master's degree, Analytics at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
Master of Urban Planning, City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning, Master of Urban Planning, City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning at NYU Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
Universitat Politècnica de València
English, Italian, Spanish