Tom Wills

Tom Wills is a freelance data journalist based in Berlin, Germany, specializing in investigative journalism that leverages computer-assisted reporting techniques. He has a strong background in using programming languages and tools such as Python, PostgreSQL, PostGIS, bash, and Git to analyze data and produce news stories. Wills emphasizes the importance of protecting sources and handling confidential information securely, utilizing cryptographic systems like PGP and Tor in his work.134

Before transitioning to freelance work, he spent five years working for various national newspapers and magazines in the UK. He holds a master's degree in Investigative Journalism from City University, London, which he obtained in 2012.16 His approach combines traditional investigative techniques with modern technology to uncover and report on significant issues in the public interest.25