Summary
Franc Febrer is a Data Visualization Engineering Lead with 11 years of experience building research-driven, production-grade visualization systems for newsrooms, security platforms, and investigative NGOs. He combines a physics and neuroscience background with design training from the Royal College of Art to translate complex data and sensitive evidence into clear, auditable visual tools used in legal, media, and enterprise settings. At Hume AI he leads visualization engineering, and previously shaped R&D work at The New York Times and visualization architecture for Obsidian Security’s threat-hunting SaaS. Comfortable managing multidisciplinary teams, he has shipped 2D/3D investigative tools featured in major outlets and curated for international exhibitions. Colleagues rely on him to bridge rigorous analysis, thoughtful UX, and production engineering for high-stakes data storytelling.
11 years of coding experience
11 years of employment as a software developer
Non-degree Summer Intensive, Department of Interactive Telecommunications Program (ITP), Non-degree Summer Intensive, Department of Interactive Telecommunications Program (ITP) at New York University
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Physics, Bachelor of Science (BSc), Physics at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Master’s Degree, Developmental Neuroscience, Master’s Degree, Developmental Neuroscience at City University of New York
Art & Technology, None, Art & Technology, None at School for Poetic Computation
Master’s Degree - PostGraduate Diploma, Information Experience Design, Master’s Degree - PostGraduate Diploma, Information Experience Design at Royal College of Art
English, Spanish, French, Catalan