Services

Data-capture

We help you to get and organize information from public data or different websites with scrapping.

Data-cleaning

We structure databases with information from multiple databases in multiple formats. Organization of information and standardization of variables.

Visualization apps

We create public data visualization applications so that your users can know and explore databases. We use the latest technologies in data visualization to communicate information.

Algorithms

We implement artificial intelligence algorithms to facilitate your work with data, from predictive algorithms to pattern recognition.

Web specials

We develop interactive web specials based on data. The specials have different visual components to guide your readers. See examples of our specials.

About us

Datasketch is a digital platform of investigative and data journalism. Our portal allows journalists, data scientists, social scientists and citizens in general to learn and consult on data visualizations, tools, software and in-depth research on various short-term issues. We have free data tools and different projects to bridge the gap between data and citizenship that facilitates the democratization of knowledge and a critical review of social realities based on information contrasts.

Our team

Juan Pablo Marín

Electronic engineer with a master's degree in computational statistics. Expert in data science with applications in multiple areas such as economics, hydrology and journalism.

Camila Achuri

Statistics and expert in R programming language. She has developed various applications of data visualization in mobility and open data subjects.

Juliana Galvis

Politologist and candidate for a Master in Digital Humanities. She is currently leading the development of the Who Is database, as well as supporting journalistic research and the creation of databases.

David Daza

Bachelor of Electronics. Expert in development of applications and websites with emphasis on data journalism and content management of multiple databases.

Verónica Toro

Anthropologist and researcher. Responsible for the management and organization of the data-community in Colombia and Latin America and provide support in journalistic investigations and the creation of databases.

Andrea Cervera

Journalist responsible for writing articles, provide investigative support and community manager.

Ana Hernández

Mathematician and expert in R programming language. She has collaborated for various projects such as Infraestructura Visible and in the development of visualization tools.

Contact

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AbreLatam received Datasketch's Urbano project

September 12, 2017
AbreLatam received Datasketch's Urbano project

This game helps you learn how to spot fake-news

July 29, 2017
This game helps you learn how to spot fake-news

Young journalists: this prize is for you!

July 25, 2017
Young journalists: this prize is for you!

Apply for a scholarship to cover COP23

July 21, 2017
Apply for a scholarship to cover COP23

The Nieman Foundation Launches Scholarship to Improve Journalistic Projects

July 17, 2017
The Nieman Foundation Launches Scholarship to Improve Journalistic Projects

Use this guide to be safe while working with Facebook

July 16, 2017
Use this guide to be safe while working with Facebook

Track the media's most reported phrases

July 15, 2017
Track the media's most reported phrases

Google News includes a fact-checking widget in it new version

July 11, 2017
Google News includes a fact-checking widget in it new version

Two tools that will help you to make real-time fact-checking

July 10, 2017
Two tools that will help you to make real-time fact-checking

8 bit statistics

July 08, 2017
8 bit statistics

200 journalist get together in Madrid to face fake news

July 02, 2017
200 journalist get together in Madrid to face fake news

A new Data Journalism Handbook will be published in 2018!

June 28, 2017
A new Data Journalism Handbook will be published in 2018!

NewsLab launches courses you can make if you don't have time at all

June 25, 2017
NewsLab launches courses you can make if you don't have time at all

Six tips to protect your information

June 22, 2017
Six tips to protect your information

These are the winners of the #dja2017

June 20, 2017
These are the winners of the #dja2017

This is how you can think like a Freak when handling data

June 12, 2017
This is how you can think like a Freak when handling data

The best in #ddj this week!

June 12, 2017
The best in #ddj this week!

Don't miss the best of the Microsoft Summit!

June 11, 2017
Don't miss the best of the Microsoft Summit!

This course will teach everything you need to know about Excel for #ddj

June 05, 2017
This course will teach everything you need to know about Excel for #ddj

This is the ultimate dataset to find reliable sources

June 04, 2017
This is the ultimate dataset to find reliable sources

Turn boring data into cool GIFs with this tool

May 31, 2017
Turn boring data into cool GIFs with this tool

Choose the #dataviz you need according to the 5W questions

May 29, 2017
Choose the #dataviz you need according to the 5W questions

Why every journalist should use The Archive's Wayback Machine

May 23, 2017
Why every journalist should use The Archive's Wayback Machine

Hallelujah! Finally a free PNG image bank

May 23, 2017
Hallelujah! Finally a free PNG image bank

This is our pick for the #DJA2017

May 22, 2017
This is our pick for the #DJA2017

Create awesome timelines with TimelineJS

May 15, 2017
Create awesome timelines with TimelineJS

This is the #ddj dictionary you've been looking for

May 10, 2017
This is the #ddj dictionary you've been looking for

ForoCap, the best meeting of journalism in Central America

May 09, 2017
ForoCap, the best meeting of journalism in Central America

Dataviz.Tools: millions of resources to develop your #ddj skills

May 01, 2017
Dataviz.Tools: millions of resources to develop your #ddj skills

Tips to have in mind when choosing an encryption App

April 18, 2017
Tips to have in mind when choosing an encryption App

Why #ddj is so much more than cute #dataviz

April 06, 2017
Why #ddj is so much more than cute #dataviz

Use this tool to compare images and see how time changes all

March 20, 2017
Use this tool to compare images and see how time changes all

Build interactive personalized mobile maps

March 16, 2017
Build interactive personalized mobile maps

ChartAccent, a tool for Data-Driven Storytelling

March 15, 2017
ChartAccent, a tool for Data-Driven Storytelling

Learn statistics through #dataviz

March 06, 2017
Learn statistics through #dataviz

Don't miss your chance to apply to the #DJA

February 26, 2017
Don't miss your chance to apply to the #DJA

Last chance to submit your proposal to the Data Journalism Awards

April 12, 2016
Last chance to submit your proposal to the Data Journalism Awards

The best 9 data visualization libraries

April 11, 2016
The best 9 data visualization libraries

Scrapping for dummies? Spiranca comes to the rescue

February 28, 2016
Scrapping for dummies? Spiranca comes to the rescue

University of Hong Kong will offer MOOC on data driven journalism

February 24, 2016
University of Hong Kong will offer MOOC on data driven journalism
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