Summary
Harsha Devulapalli is a graphics reporter and data journalist based in San Francisco with 11 years of experience turning complex spatial and statistical data into clear, publishable visual stories. After leading product efforts and building an open-source spatio-temporal platform at Blue Sky Analytics, he now produces data-driven graphics for the San Francisco Chronicle, blending newsroom rigor with product sensibilities. His background spans academia and civic mapping—from Columbia’s Data Journalism program and The Earth Institute to grassroots projects mapping urban services and endangered species—giving him a rare mix of research, storytelling, and hands-on GIS skills. Known for bridging teams, he has repeatedly acted as the liaison between strategy, tech and data groups to deliver timely, partner-driven outputs.
11 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
B.Tech, Electronics, B.Tech, Electronics at Koneru Lakshmaiah College of Engineering
Master's degree, Data Journalism, Master's degree, Data Journalism at Columbia University in the City of New York
Narayana Junior College
English, Hindi, Telugu, Bengali