Summary
Robert Gradeck is a regional data and civic information leader with 11 years of experience managing the Western Pennsylvania Regional Data Center at the University of Pittsburgh. He specializes in helping communities find, interpret, and use civic data to inform planning and decision-making, blending technical data stewardship with neighborhood-focused outreach. A Georgia Tech-trained city and regional planner with an urban studies background, he connects academic research, municipal partners, and community groups to sustain open data collaboration. Robert contributes to the Civic Switchboard project and participates in the National Neighborhood Indicators Partnership, signaling a commitment to interoperable civic data systems. Based in Pittsburgh, he pairs long-term regional project management with hands-on work to make government and neighborhood data more accessible and actionable. An underappreciated strength is his ability to translate complex datasets into practical tools for local stakeholders, not just publish data.
10 years of coding experience
Master's degree, City and Regional Planning, Master's degree, City and Regional Planning at Georgia Institute of Technology
Bachelor's degree, Urban Studies, Bachelor's degree, Urban Studies at University of Pittsburgh