Edgar M. Franck

JUST
BEING
FRANCK

Data. Technology. The natural world. Offered without pretense — exactly as needed.

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01 — About

Quiet.
Thorough.
Capable.

I work at the intersection of technology, data, and the natural world — which sounds like three different careers, but for me it's always been one continuous line of curiosity.

By day I support researchers at Harvard Medical School in managing and organizing complex research data. Before that I spent years in IT — from Apple's Genius Bar to field operations to biotech support — learning how to solve real problems for real people under pressure.

I hold an MS in Environmental Science. I'm deepening my work in GIS and spatial analysis. I believe in honest work, measured words, and showing up prepared.

I'm not everywhere. That's intentional.

  • Based inMassachusetts
  • Current roleHarvard Medical School
  • DegreeMS Environmental Science
  • Specializing inGIS / Spatial Analysis
  • ApproachLogical. Detailed. Direct.
  • AvailabilitySelective consulting open
02 — What I Do

Areas of Work.

01

IT & Technical Support

Hardware, software, infrastructure. Windows and macOS. Remote or on-site. I've worked with biotech labs, agencies, and enterprise environments — and I treat every problem like it matters, because it does.

Available for consulting
02

GIS & Environmental Analysis

Spatial data, mapping, environmental research. I work in QGIS and am actively building expertise in geospatial analysis. If your project lives where data meets the physical world, I'm interested in talking.

Open to projects
03

Research Data Management

Supporting researchers at Harvard Medical School with organizing, structuring, and managing complex research data. I understand the precision academic and scientific environments demand.

Consulting available
04

Foraging & Nature Experiences

Coming soon. Where the environmental science background meets lived experience in the field. Guided foraging experiences, educational content, and walks for those who want to reconnect with the natural world around them.

In development
03 — Background

Skills & Path.

IT & Infrastructure
Windows OSmacOSActive DirectoryMicrosoft Deployment ToolkitOffice 365OKTAVPNEnterprise Print ManagementRemote SupportHardware RepairCloud SupportIT Service Management
Data & Spatial
QGISGIS AnalysisResearch Data ManagementData ManagementWeb ConferencingKnowledge Base Documentation
Soft Skills
TroubleshootingCommunicationTeamworkRisk ManagementTeachingTechnical Translation
  1. Mar 2025 — Present
    Research Data Management Consultant
    Harvard Medical School
  2. Dates TBD
    Research Application Support
    Northeastern University
  3. Apr 2020 — Prior
    Deskside Support Consultant
    MUSA Technology Partners
  4. Dec 2019 — Apr 2020
    Field Operations Analyst
    Lion Re:Sources
  5. July 2008 — Dec 2019
    Genius
    Apple
  6. 2017 / 2019
    MS Environmental Science · BS Biology
    UMass Boston
04 — Projects

Selected Work.

GIS / Environmental

Spatial Analysis Projects

Geospatial work completed through GIS certification. Mapping, spatial data analysis, and environmental applications using QGIS. Details available upon request.

Portfolio expanding
Research Support

Harvard Medical School Data Infrastructure

Supporting HMS researchers with research data management — structuring, organizing, and maintaining complex scientific data environments.

Ongoing — 2026
Nature & Education

Foraging Experiences

A developing offering rooted in environmental science and a deep knowledge of local ecosystems. Guided foraging hikes and educational content — coming soon.

In development
05 — Book a Call

Let's Make
It Official.

Not sure where to start? Book a free 20-minute discovery call. No pressure, no pitch — just a conversation.

06 — Contact

"If you need someone precise, thorough, and real — I'm here."

I'm selective about the work I take on, which means the work I do take on gets my full attention. Whether you need technical support, GIS analysis, or something you're not quite sure how to categorize — reach out and let's figure it out.

I respond to every message personally. No forms going nowhere. No assistant. Just me.