Summary
Geno Sanchez is a Data Systems Analyst and MLIS-trained librarian with eight years of experience designing resilient data pipelines and metadata workflows for research libraries. At UCLA Library he leads data and asset management, automates cleaning and versioning with Python and command-line tools, and applies FAIR principles to improve discoverability and reuse. He also co-founded a design consultancy focused on research-driven, user-centered solutions, blending archival rigor with practical UX methods. An active instructor in The Carpentries curriculum, he teaches core technical skills to faculty, students, and staff—translating complex tooling into usable practices. Based in Los Angeles, Geno pairs archival sensitivity with engineering discipline to make messy cultural data both reliable and actionable.
7 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS), Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS) at UCLA School of Education and Information Studies
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) at University of California, Los Angeles