Shawn S
Senior Editor, Graphics And Data Visualization
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Top SchoolShawn S is a senior editor specializing in graphics and data visualization with 11 years of progressive experience at USA TODAY and Gannett, where he has led cross-disciplinary teams of creative and technical visual journalists. He progressed from web development intern and systems engineer to mobile developer, product manager, and now heads interactive graphics and visualization efforts, blending engineering discipline with editorial judgment. Shawn is skilled at turning complex datasets into clear, compelling visual stories that scale across digital platforms and products. His background in platform architecture and product management gives him a rare ability to bridge design, data, and engineering constraints while shipping polished interactive experiences. Based in the United States and grounded in a journalism and media BA, he brings newsroom sensibilities to technical decision-making and team leadership. Colleagues rely on him not just for craft and execution but for mentoring teams to innovate at the intersection of storytelling and technology.
11 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Harborfields High SchoolB.A. Communication: Journalism and Media, B.A. Communication: Journalism and Media at State University of New York College at Geneseo
SpanishGithub contributions (5)
USATODAY/data
Aug 2016 - Dec 2016
Contributions:6 commits, 5 pushes in 3 months
USATODAY/race-together-form
Jul 2015 - Dec 2015
Contributions:1 PR, 3 pushes, 1 branch in 4 months
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