Matt Stiles is a senior data and graphics editor for CNN Digital’s Visual News team. In his role, he helps lead a team of visual journalists around the world and is responsible for anticipating and executing data-driven visual coverage. Prior to joining CNN, Stiles served as a senior reporter for the Los Angeles Times where he combined traditional reporting with computer programming, data analysis and data visualization. Stiles also previously wrote about national economics at The Wall Street Journal, served as data editor at NPR and was the founding news applications editor at the Texas Tribune. He lives in Los Angeles.