About Us

Bold thinking. Actionable insights. Optimal impact.

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Our mission

Empower decision makers to improve lives through sustainable technology.

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Our vision

A world in which the transformative power of data is fully harnessed to enable thriving societies everywhere.

Our values

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Innovation

We combine state-of-the-art technologies and knowledge to develop cutting-edge solutions.

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Sustainability

We co-create solutions that are long-lasting and scalable.

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Empathy

We seek a deep understanding of our partners’ vision and needs.

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Excellence

We strive to produce the highest quality work that exceeds our partners’ expectations.

What we do

BAO Systems is an industry leader in digital data solutions for health and development. We empower our partners to implement scalable and sustainable solutions that uncover data-driven insights to improve livelihoods, strengthen health systems, and achieve equitable human development.

Our team comprises passionate public health and development practitioners, information system experts, software engineers, system engineers, monitoring and evaluation advisors, and data scientists. We excel in providing a broad spectrum of services and products.

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Our leadership

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Steffen Tengesdal Chief Executive Officer, Co-Founder

Steffen has over 15 years of experience in senior-level IT technical and management positions. He has owned and operated several successful IT businesses, including development firms, hosting companies, and an IT consultancy. Steffen has experience serving commercial, government, and non-profit organizations. His expertise is focused on enterprise web application design & development as well as IT operations & infrastructure management in public health and international development.

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Dr. Adebusoye Anifalaje President

Busoye is a solutions architect with over 10 years of experience in health systems database design, training, and deployment. He has supported the design and implementation of DHIS2 health systems in several countries and worked on multi-country DHIS2 implementation for NGOs. He is an informatics specialist with distinct expertise in effective deployment of teams in the design, implementation, and evaluation of enterprise-level international development projects.

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Lars Helge Øverland Chief Technology Officer, Co-Founder

Lars is a software engineer and architect with more than 14 years of experience in building web and integration solutions. He brings deep expertise in systems architecture, databases, data modeling, data analytics, and web API design. He has been the lead developer of DHIS2, the world’s largest information system within the international development domain, since its inception in 2005.

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Katherine Lew Chief Data Officer

Katherine is a public health professional with over 15 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, health information systems strengthening, and data analytics, visualization and use. Having worked in multiple countries across Asia and Africa, she has keen insight into the data needs of our partners. Katherine builds and maintains partner relationships, conducts market research, and recommends services and products, helping to drive company strategy and impact.

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Andrew Westdorp Senior Director of Federal Business

Andrew brings over 25 years of experience delivering innovative Health IT solutions for clients across the public and private sectors. He has successfully managed large, multi-million Health IT initiatives for the US Department of State (PEPFAR), AHRQ, NIAID, NICHD, and NIH OCIO. Andrew brings the right combination of technical expertise, scientific domain knowledge, and client/team management skills along with the process and business focus necessary to successfully capture, deliver, and manage business in the Health IT market.

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Joseph Acheson Chief Financial Officer

Joseph has over 20 years of managing complex financial operations for high-profile companies across domestic and international markets. Before joining BAO Systems, he was a CFO consultant providing finance and accounting leadership to international defense contracting and private companies completing business transactions. Prior to that, he served as the CFO of International Launch Services, Inc. (ILS), which was originally a joint venture with Lockheed Martin. Joseph was able to navigate the financial transition of a joint venture to be a standalone company.

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Oluwasanmi Adedokun Country Director - Nigeria

Oluwasanmi Adedokun is a Public Health Physician with strong leadership and strategic thinking capabilities. For over 16 years he has led cross-functional teams in program monitoring and evaluation of HIV, Malaria, and Reproductive health programs; population-based surveillance surveys; operational research; as well as development and implementation of digital solutions including electronic medical records systems, health information systems, and data repositories.

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Ronald Ragsdale Senior Director of Operations

Ron brings over 20 years in director-level roles, delivering projects across diverse functions and geographies, working collaboratively at the highest level to devise and deliver creative solutions to strategic challenges. Before joining BAO, he was the Global Publishing Director, ELT, and Director of Business Change Programs at Cambridge University Press. He has experience in strategic development, data management and systems implementation in the international education and health sectors in over 20 countries and is a dual citizen of the US and the UK, based in Cambridge, UK.

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Scott Jackson Director of Strategy & Growth

Scott Jackson is a seasoned strategist with over 15 years in social impact, specializing in operations, analytics, and impact measurement. He leads consulting services for social entrepreneurs, foundations, and governments, focusing on data strategy and analytics solutions. Scott held senior roles at PwC, leading initiatives for the UN and U.S. government agencies in analytics, data governance, statistical capacity building, and HIV/AIDS response. Scott also co-founded ImpactBeta, a consultancy advancing analytics for social enterprises. His work continues to drive innovation in global health, social impact, and impact measurement.

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Analeed Du Preez Senior Director of Communications

Analeed is a seasoned communications and marketing strategist with extensive experience in international development and tech sectors. At BAO Systems, Analeed leads impactful communications initiatives that highlight the company’s expertise in data integration, analytics, and digital solutions. With a background in journalism and government service at State Department and USAID, she brings a sharp understanding of storytelling, audience engagement, and strategic positioning. She plays a key role in driving BAO Systems’ brand presence and thought leadership. Her expertise extends to partner engagement and crafting compelling narratives that resonate with global stakeholders.

Our offices

Washington, DC
2900 K St. NW
Suite 506
Washington, DC
20007, USA +1 (202) 536-1543
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Abuja
12B Alexandria Crescent,
Wuse 2
Abuja, Nigeria
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Lisbon
Rua Gregório Lopes
Lote 1639, Loja
1400-407 Lisboa, Portugal
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Cambridge
50-60 Station Road
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire,
CB1 2JH, UK
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Spotlight

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DHIS2 Hearts Ubuntu

The reasons behind the migration
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AI-Driven Insights for DHIS2

A collaboration between BAO Systems and Broadreach
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BAO Systems announces strategic asset acquisition of KnowTechTure, welcomes Rodolfo Melia as key hire

BAO Systems, a global leader in digital health solutions, is proud to announce the strategic acquisition of assets from KnowTechTure, a premier data consultancy firm known for its expertise in health information systems and data interoperability.
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BroadReach Group and BAO Systems partner to drive better health outcomes through AI driven technology

BroadReach Group and Washington-based BAO Systems have entered into a collaboration agreement that will advance how patients can benefit from ethical healthcare artificial intelligence (AI) across continents.
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