This Thursday at Change Ryan Hartford from Dimagi will be discussing the concept of custom development versus product development as an effective model for international development. We may also diverge into the topic of technology as a "force multiplier" for impact. Ryan leads the Logistics initiative at Dimagi solving low-resource low-bandwidth issues with a broad range of technology solutions. Currently Ryan oversees an essential medicines logistics system project in Tanzania and advises on additional logistics projects in Ghana and a community health centered logistics research study in Malawi. Ryan is also the Project Manager for an open-source vaccine trial support system with USAMRMC (US Army Medical Research and Materiel Command) and has been actively involved through the design and implementation of the system at multiple sites in Southeastern Asia. Ryan has deep technical experience in web and application software and an entrepreneurial passion for improving the world with technology. He has built and deployed custom software solutions for the US Government, non profits, NGOs and private industry in more than 20 countries. Please join us for sandwiches, and to discuss the concept of custom development versus product development as an effective model for international development. *What:* Ryan Hartford @ Dimagi *When:* Thursday, Nov 3rd at noon *Where:* Paul Allen Center, Room 203