Bio

I am a leading Tech for Social Good practitioner with a strong background in UX research and design. Using my deep knowledge of the tech and international development industries, I have created five cutting-edge programs on the Social Impact team at GitHub, one of the world's leading software companies, that have engaged more than 35,000 people globally. Prior to GitHub, I worked for the United Nations, INGOs and the private sector in tech for international development (ICT4D). Working in four continents and in English and French, I led the design and development of 10+ digital platforms. Since 2017, I have worked remotely full-time. I frequently travel to give talks at conferences, to attend meetings, and to conduct field research. Read more about my work at https://malakumar.com and read more about GitHub Tech for Social Good at https://socialimpact.github.com/tech-for-social-good. I'm currently open to part-time, paid advisory roles or consultancies (especially in design), and paid speaking engagements. Please reach out here on LinkedIn or through my website.