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Juan Francisco Saldarriaga is a Senior Computational Designer at Google, where he works primarily on Google Earth. His expertise lies in data-driven design, leveraging tools like Geographic Information Systems (GIS), visualization techniques, and artificial intelligence to solve intricate urban challenges. Saldarriaga has also contributed as a research scholar at Columbia University’s Brown Institute for Media Innovation, where he led design-centric research initiatives. In addition to his role at Google, he serves as a Visiting Critic at Cornell University, conducting workshops and seminars that focus on advanced GIS, data visualization, and urban planning. His academic background includes a Master of Architecture and a Master of Science in Urban Planning from Columbia University, alongside a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Universidad de Los Andes. Saldarriaga has received several accolades, including the 2020 Journalism 360 Challenge Winner and various grants for his groundbreaking work in the intersection of technology and urbanism.
Google • New York, USA
Juan Francisco Saldarriaga currently works on Google Earth as a Senior Computational Designer, specializing in data-driven design using GIS and visualization to address complex urban challenges.
Cornell University • Ithaca, NY, USA
Saldarriaga teaches graduate-level workshops and seminars in mapping, advanced GIS, and data visualization at Cornell University.
Columbia University's Brown Institute for Media Innovation • New York, USA
Led data design research at the Brown Institute for Media Innovation.
Carlos Zapata Studio / D.G.T. Architects • New York, USA
Worked as an architectural designer focusing on urban planning projects.
Department of Architecture