Daniel Bachler

Daniel Bachler is the Principal Software Engineer at Our World in Data, a position he has held since joining the organization in 2021.13 With a unique background that blends technical expertise and creative skills, Daniel brings a diverse set of experiences to his role.

Professional Background

Before joining Our World in Data, Daniel worked on scientific data management and visualization solutions in the life sciences.15 He also served as the CTO at Edelweiss Connect from 2016 to 2021, where he focused on making toxicological data sources more accessible.4

Education and Skills

Daniel's educational background is somewhat unconventional for a software engineer. He studied film directing at filmArche Berlin from 2006 to 2010.2 This creative background, combined with his engineering skills, allows him to approach visualization tools and data presentation from a unique perspective.1

Role at Our World in Data

As Principal Software Engineer, Daniel's primary focus is on improving the organization's visualization tools.1 He applies both his engineering expertise and creative background to enhance the way data is presented and understood by users of the Our World in Data platform.

Personal Information

• Location: Berlin, Germany6
• Contact: daniel.bachler@ourworldindata.org
• Social Media: Twitter handle @danyx23, Mastodon @danyx@mastodon.social6
• Personal Website: danielbachler.de16

Daniel Bachler's unique combination of technical skills and creative thinking makes him a valuable asset to the Our World in Data team, contributing to their mission of making research and data more accessible and understandable to a global audience.