Hi Everyone,
My name is Isdore, and I am from Kigali, Rwanda. As a public health researcher, I am passionate about using research to address public health challenges. I am thrilled to be part of this professional community and look forward to collaborating on public health initiatives and interventions.
Utilizing public health data in decision-making is crucial for achieving sustainable development. Therefore, ODK is an excellent tool for data collection to drive this progress.
Hi everyone,
My name is Laure, I am based at Binghamton University in the USA, but I use ODK in my research in the The Gambia, West Africa.
I have been using ODK since 2020 when I joined a project that was using it for long form social network interviews with women and men across the world. We've used ODK for a range of things - social networks, simple health questionnaires, anthropometrics, and even biological sample receiving and tracking. ODK is awesome and the community is even better!
You can find me on X: @LSpakeAnthro, though I seem to use this much less these days than I once did.
Outside of data collection I like to run ultra marathons !
Hello everyone, my name is Andy. I am from Taiwan, but I currently work in Mexico. I maintain computer equipment at a private company. I often write VBA programs for my colleagues to use. Due to personal interest and work requirements, I started studying ODK, hoping to implement it for internal use in the company to increase work efficiency.
In my free time, I enjoy making handmade keyboards. If you are interested, you can follow me on Twitter.
Hi everyone!
My name is Rachel and I am usually based in Michigan, USA. Right now I am currently living in Ecuador interning at a public health organization surveilling Dengue risk and Ae aegypti mosquito activity across rural communities.
My projects here introduced me to ODK. Begrudgingly I complied with my coworkers' preferences but it has since grown on me (after a hard learning curve). As an epidemiology graduate student, I've loved learning about all of the different applications ODK has to our fieldwork. I look forward to learning more as I go.
Outside of data collection, I love staying active. My favorite activities are hiking, kayaking, and playing soccer (or futbol for the rest of the world lol)
Hello all,
I'm Jan Goelen, currently based in London at the Centre for Neonatal and Paediatric Infections at St George's University of London.
We use ODK for data collection in primary care facilities - so far it has been really easy to work with.
You can find me on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jangoelen
Hi everyone,
I am Salisu Attahiru Aliero from Nigeria
I have been using odk since 2017, I was part of the technical team in our organization on data collection and management.
I have under go several project on odk, such, Maternal and child health activity, Routine Immunization, and also during Covid 19.
I have developed a project for the collection Primary health care centres data.
my blog account: salisu.aliero
I always like to meet with new people and visiting new environments
Hello everyone,
I'm Mix, and with my company fjelltopp.org we are using ODK in various public health and epidemiological surveillance projects. Actually, we've been using it since 2016 and it is amazing to see the community grow and software improve over those years.
Take care everyone 
Hello all my name is John and I am very new to everything about this topic. I have learned a lot browsing these wonderful and helpful post and I am grateful for all those individuals who are sharing their knowledge on the topic. In my free time I like to spend as much time as I can outdoors and if not finding a good book to read.
Hi ODK Community,
My name is Param. I am from India. Basically, I am a software developer. I am new to this tool. I stated exploring this for a project that I am working on that involves data collection. It's a very impressive tool. Hats off to the team that is working behind this! I can see that there is also a very vibrant community around it. In my spare time, I listen to music, read upon new things in the technology space or get some good sleep.
Regards,
Param
Hello everyone !
My name is Maxime Olivo from France. I work in environmental and biodiversity protection, at the Conservatoire d'espaces naturels in Toulouse, alongside with my colleagues @nathalie_H and @mathieubossaert.
I started using ODK forms for my professionnal activities in mid-2023, creating and enhancing some for the use of my on-field coworkers.
I am somewhat a novice in here, but looking forward learning new things with the ODK community !
Merci 
Hi everyone! My name is Jason from Canada. I work in the field of forestry and lately I've had the privilege of working on a project to log observations of ecological values. I'm simply amazed at how well the ODK platform works, especially ODK Collect on a cheap phone in the middle of absolute nowhere. I'm very grateful to the amazing team of people who make this tool available free of charge. When I'm not working, I love spending time with my two kids, cooking while listening to music, reading, and exploring the woods around where I live.
Very happy to be here!
Jason
Hi, all. I'm Amelia Mackenzie, a public health researcher based in Maryland, which is on the east cost of the United States.
I was first introduced to ODK in 2014 as a research assistant working on a multi-county project collecting household and community data on contraception, menstrual health, WASH, and other health indicators (i.e., now then called PMA2020, now just PMA) when the work began in Uganda and Kenya. At that time, ODK was the first electronic data collection platform I ever used, and it was not until encountering so many hurdles trying to use other platforms that I subsequently realized just how truly special it is!
Since then, I've used ODK for data collection in studies on contraceptive use and preferences, as well as for other sexual and reproductive health research.
The best way to be in touch with me these days is via email: amackenzie at fhi360 dot org
And outside of data collection and research, my favorite thing to do is be outdoors with my two doggos, especially spending time on the Chesapeake Bay nearby, or watch Formula 1 racing.
From Kenya to the world, Mbuzi choma warming souls and tongues 
Hi everyone,
I am Ayobami Iyanda, a Data Analyst with a passion for GIS and a background in statistics. I have a strong interest in leveraging technology for data collection, analysis, and reporting. I specialize in using tools like ODK to streamline data collection processes, particularly in health, environment, education, and climate studies.
Currently, I am focused on using data-driven approaches to tackle real-world challenges, especially in the areas of sustainable development and public health. I am excited to be part of this community and look forward to learning from others while sharing my own experiences.
Looking forward to engaging with you all!
Hi! I'm also a human, typically based in Europe, using ODK on research projects related to medical epidemiology.
Happy to meet you all!
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Hello ODK community! I'm thrilled to officially join this forum and dive deeper into the world of Open Data Kit. As a seasoned user with 3 years of experience leveraging ODK, I'm eager to expand my expertise in data collection, management, and utilization. With a strong background in data analysis and experience building data infrastructure and products, I'm excited to learn from your experiences, share knowledge, and collaborate on innovative projects. I'm looking forward to contributing to and growing with this community. Nice to meet you all!
Hi there! I’m a Product Designer based in Colombia. Two or three years ago, I worked for an NGO named Solidaridad Network. Thanks to the team, I got to know ODK and learn some about it.
Sincerely, I’m here today out of curiosity; I’m always looking for new learnings and opportunities to network. As a designer, I have only approached ODK as a research tool. A friend and ambassador of the community recently told me about how the platform made huge steps, especially towards its UX. I must admit that it sparked my curiosity. While I might not become an avid developer (just yet), I’m hoping to be around long enough to help the community with new and fresh ideas, as well to acquire some new skills. 
You can find me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-duran-uxdesigner. Feel free to connect; I’m always eager to start a conversation. 
Besides user research, I love writing, specifically about fantasy. I also enjoy playing survival video games that challenge me to go beyond with hard decision-making, always aiming to increase the odds of low-success-rate situations with out-of-the-box strategies. 
I wasn’t expecting to write a fun fact, so this is all you get! Did you know that a proton is 100% made out of proton mass? Just kidding. Real fun fact: Did you know that most organizations aren’t formalized? How do I know that? With a keen eye, I can detect a low level of process mapping due to the lack of good design practices. It would be interesting to open a global research project aiming to gather data about how companies perceive their documentation level and what they consider as being formal. 