Bodhish Thomas

India

Bodhish is a Senior Fullstack Engineer, startup founder, and a speaker who leads the Digital Public Goods (DPG) team at Pupilfirst. As the creator of Open Healthcare Network (OHC), he architected tools that power critical care infrastructure across multiple Indian states. Founded during the pandemic, OHC has evolved into a thriving community-driven project. His portfolio of open-source innovations includes Care, MediSpeak, MyTemplate, and AfterFlood, alongside his significant contributions to Pupilfirst LMS. Bodhish's contributions extend beyond engineering, as he has been at the forefront of integrating AI to solve complex challenges in healthcare and education. As one of the first recipients of GitHub's Open Source Grants from India, he has demonstrated a unique ability to build and nurture communities that scale impactful initiatives like OHC. His work not only transforms critical care infrastructure but also inspires and empowers developers to contribute to open-source solutions that address real-world problems. With a vision for systemic change, Bodhish continues to showcase how technology can be a powerful catalyst for societal transformation.