Gabriel Zanlorenssi

Data Editor, Data Scientist & Instructor

Transforming data into compelling stories and actionable insights. MSc in Political Science with expertise in data visualization, analysis, and journalism.

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About Me

Award-winning Data Professional, Always Learning

I'm a multi-skilled Data Scientist and Data Editor with extensive experience in data analysis and visualization. Currently working at Nexo Jornal as Data Editor, I lead teams, develop data products, and create compelling visualizations.

I'm passionate about making data accessible and increasing data literacy. I also work as a professor, instructor and freelancer.

Technical Skills

R, Python, HTML/CSS/JavaScript, D3.js, QGIS

Design Tools

Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop

Methods

Statistical inference, time-series analysis, econometrics. Learning bayesian inference

Langagues

Portuguese (native), English (fluent), Spanish and Italian (comprehension)

Recognition

INMA 30 Under 30, Malofiej, SND, Prêmio Cláudio Abramo, ICFJ Fellow

Curriculum Vitae

Professional Experience

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Nexo Jornal

Data Editor

Jan 2022 - Present
  • Lead and manage the Graphics section
  • Member of Nexo's Executive Committee, a consultative body to the CEO
  • Produce static and interactive graphics
  • Edit two data visualization newsletters
  • Develop new data products and strategies
  • Supervised AI implementation and data projects
  • Create dashboards for internal use

Nexo Jornal

Assistant Data Editor

Sep 2020 - Dec 2021
  • Similar functions to current position, working as assistant editor

Nexo Jornal

Data Scientist

Jul 2017 - Sep 2020
  • Collected and processed data for analysis
  • Created visualizations using Python and R
  • Maintained repositories on GitHub
  • Supported journalists in reporting

The Wall Street Journal

Graphics Fellow

2024
  • Two-month fellowship within WSJ Graphics Team
  • Created a prototype of WSJ's R package
  • Two-month fellowship within WSJ Graphics Team

Teaching & Training

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Faculdade Cásper Líbero

Postgraduate Journalism Professor

2025
  • Storytelling and Graphics modules in the Digital Platforms Course

Data Visualization Society (DVS)

Mentor

2025
  • Mentor in two cohorts of the Mentorship Program (Cohort 9 and 10)

Nexo Jornal

2024-2025
  • Courses: How to Make Charts, How to Read Charts, and Color Theory for Data Visualization

Custom Corporate Training

2024
  • SESC National Department and Itaú Foundation

FGV - Getulio Vargas Foundation

Guest Lecturer

2019
  • International Relations undergraduate program - Excel and data analysis

Academic Background

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M.Sc. in Political Science

University of São Paulo

2017-2019
  • Focus on quantitative methods
  • Advanced Quantitative Methods study group

Bachelor in Social Sciences

University of São Paulo

2013-2016

Additional Training

  • 7 quantitative courses - International Political Science Association
  • Reporting Child Migration - Columbia University
  • Technical certification in Computer Maintenance and Administration

Awards & Recognition

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INMA 30 Under 30

Rising Stars in News Media - Data (2022)

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Prêmio Cláudio Abramo

Best data visualization in Brazil (2019 and 2020 as editor)

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Malofiej Awards

2 Bronze medals (2017, 2018)

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SND Awards

2 Bronze + 1 Excellence Award

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3 Sigma Awards

3 shortlists

Consulting Services

Data Analysis & Strategy

  • Data exploration and statistical analysis
  • Data strategy development
  • Dashboard creation and automation
  • Data pipeline optimization

Data Visualization

  • Custom interactive visualizations
  • Infographics and static charts
  • Map design and cartography
  • Data storytelling consultation

Training & Workshops

  • R and tidyverse training
  • Data journalism workshops
  • Data visualization best practices
  • Custom team training programs

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