Summary
Rahul Deshpande is a developer and data journalist with nine years of experience building data-driven web experiences and interactive visualizations, currently improving user experience at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He blends full-stack engineering with newsroom storytelling—designing bespoke graphics, building queryable databases for reporters, and shipping front-end features that accompany investigative pieces. A two-time Georgia Tech alum, Rahul has led product and editorial teams as Editor-in-Chief for campus publications and has acted as a sole software engineer building cloud-deployed MVPs using Python, TypeScript, SQL, AWS and GCP. His background includes reviving legacy projects (a paused yearbook), designing CMS-backed hybrid publications, and operational networking support, reflecting an unusual mix of editorial leadership, production ops, and hands-on infrastructure experience.
9 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Science - MS Computer Science, Master of Science - MS Computer Science at Georgia Institute of Technology
Dual Enrollment Computer Science, Dual Enrollment Computer Science at Diablo Valley College
Golden State Seal Merit High School Diploma, Golden State Seal Merit High School Diploma at California High School (San Ramon CA.)
French, Marathi, Hindi, English