Dan Simmons-Ritchie

FULL-STACK ENGINEER

About me

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Hi, there. My name's Dan.

I’m a software engineer on The New York Times Interactive News team, where I build systems and tools that power some of the organization’s most ambitious interactive journalism.

Before I moved into engineering, I was a journalist for nine years, specializing in investigative reporting and data analysis. Over my career, I've been honored to receive more than a dozen journalism awards, including three national honors.

You can see examples of my work below or view my full resume onLinkedIn.

Software

Below you'll find a sampling of personal and professional dev projects.
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The New York Times

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City Bureau

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Texas Tribune

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Power outage trackers

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"Unfair Burden" interactive explainer

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Pa. Court Filings

Awards

I've been honored to receive more than a dozen journalism awards. Here's a list:

First place, graphic/photo illustration

2021

Professional Keystone Press Awards

Reader Initiative Award

2021

Professional Keystone Press Awards

First place, environmental reporting (daily)

2021

SPJ Keystone Pro Chapter Spotlight Contest

First amendment award

2019

Pa. Associated Press Managing Editors Association Awards

First place, enterprise reporting

2019

Pa. Associated Press Managing Editors Association Awards

Second place, investigative reporting

2019

Professional Keystone Press Awards

LET'S TALK

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© Dan Simmons-Ritchie, 2026