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Data Analysis / Visualisation / Web Development

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Shanna Jones

About

Hi, thanks for visiting my page. Ever since I was 16 I have always been fascinated with storytelling and investigative journalism. As our world rapidly moves forwards into the uncertain and exciting future of technology I have found myself traversing from book-geek to tech-geek. I believe that technology is the greatest power of our times and harnessing that power is the key to ensuring accountability in society, producing Pulitzer-prize winning content and making sure our world isn’t taken over by privacy-invading robot overlords.

This summer I will be completing my MSc in Computational and Data Journalism at Cardiff University following five years as a freelancer. Last year I completed several investigations surrounding the exploitation of vulnerable people by NGO staff, oil and gas corruption and large corporations’ unscrupulous destruction of important natural habitats. The Master’s course has given me the best possible additions to my existing skill sets from hard coding skills to obscure OSINT techniques. I have loved every minute of it and I am excited to put my new skills into action.

I am currently looking for a job in the relevant fields of data journalism, investigative journalism, OSINT, research, data science and data visualisation.

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Skills

As well as practicing tech skills I very much enjoy Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) challenges. I am a member of Cardiff University's CyberSociety and completed 100% of their Capture the Flag OSINT challenges. During my time working as a journalist and a social media manager I gained skills ranging from digital promotion to project management. In the future I hope to improve on my tech skills and get the opportunity to work on some larger projects.

Skills

HTML 70%
CSS/CSS3 70%
Javascript 25%
Python 45%
SQL 80%
R 35%

Work



shanna.data(at)gmail.com