Dr Daniel Wigmore-Shepherd

Dr. Daniel Wigmore-Shepherd is an experienced data scientist currently working at ORB International since October 2020, where responsibilities include creating interactive dashboards and reports for clients. Previously, Dr. Wigmore-Shepherd served as Project and Data Manager for the African Cabinet Political Elite Dataset from January 2018 to October 2020, overseeing a project that tracked government ministers across numerous African nations. Prior roles include Research Manager and Research Analyst for the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project, where management of data collection teams and ensuring data accuracy were key tasks. Dr. Wigmore-Shepherd's early career involved communications and creative writing positions, alongside educational roles at Durham University, where a PhD in Political Geography was earned at the University of Sussex. Educational background includes a Master's in Anthropological Research and a Bachelor's in Anthropology from Durham University.