Renato Ventocilla Franco

About

Hello, I'm Renato

I've always been drawn to the space where numbers meet narrative. Trained first as a journalist and then as an economist, I learned early on that the most powerful insights are the ones people can actually understand — and that good design is what bridges that gap.

"Data only matters when it changes how people see the world."

Today I work as a social data scientist and visualization designer, building interactive dashboards and crafting visual stories that make complex information feel intuitive. Whether it's an econometric model or a D3-powered chart, I care about clarity, reproducibility, and the human context behind every dataset.

I'm currently finishing an MSc in Economics at the University of Bath, where my thesis investigates ordoliberalism, institutional design, and political polarisation during the Eurozone sovereign debt crisis — combining panel econometrics with the kind of historical storytelling that first drew me to this field.

Journey

Career Timeline

2024 – Present

MSc Economics

University of Bath

Pursuing a master’s degree in economics with a focus on applied econometrics and quantitative methods. Thesis on ordoliberalism, institutional design, and political polarisation in the Eurozone crisis.

2022 – 2024

Data Analyst & Visualization Designer

Freelance

Delivered data visualization projects, interactive dashboards, and statistical analyses for clients across economics, policy, and journalism.

2018 – 2022

Economics & Journalism

Peru

Combined a background in economics with journalism, covering economic policy, public finance, and social data stories.

Toolkit

Skills & Expertise

Data Analysis

Statistical AnalysisEconometricsTime SeriesCausal InferencePanel Data

Programming

RPythonSQLdbtJavaScriptTypeScriptSvelteKitDockerKubernetes

Visualization

D3.jsggplot2TableauInteractive DashboardsQuarto

Connect

Let's Get in Touch

The best way to reach me is through LinkedIn or email. I'm always happy to chat about data, economics, or potential collaborations.

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Let's work together

Whether you have a project in mind, want to collaborate, or just want to connect — I'd love to hear from you.