Francisco Dans is a highly skilled data visualization engineer based in Texas. With an impressive background in software engineering, design, and education, Francisco has established himself as a leading expert in data visualization and analytics. He is currently the principal data visualization engineer at NBC News, where he provides election night graphics and maps. Prior to this, Francisco held senior positions at the Wikimedia Foundation and CARTO, where he worked on analytics and software development. He began his career as a freelance developer and language teacher, working with clients like PAN studio and University College London.

Francisco's achievements include co-authoring Wikistats and contributing to Wikipedia's statistics analysis. He has also consulted for Mapbox on Android engineering and developed maps for IMAGES&Co. Francisco holds a degree in Design from Goldsmiths College, University of London, and completed his high school education at Colegio Manuel Peleteiro. His interests and skills include data visualization, software development, analytics, and design.