Andrew Pham
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Andrew on Mauna Kea

Building tech for good. Usually found in the mountains.

Hi, I'm Andrew, a data and digital product professional based in Berlin. I helped start Hikaya, where I build technology and data products for international NGOs and UN agencies. Before that, I built tools for humanitarian work at the Norwegian Refugee Council and Prosper Global (formerly Mercy Corps). Off-screen, you'll find me running or exploring the mountains.

What I do

Today, I work with international NGOs and UN agencies to figure out where they stand digitally and what to do next. That usually starts with the people who use the tools, and ends with user journeys and a roadmap someone can act on. Then I help build it.

  1. 01.Assess where an NGO stands on digital maturity, then write the strategy to move it forward
  2. 02.Turn stakeholder needs into the user journeys and roadmaps behind tool and investment decisions
  3. 03.Build the pipelines, apps, and dashboards that put the data in front of the people deciding

Work

  • 2025 – nowHikaya · Consultant
  • 2018 – 2025Norwegian Refugee Council · Technical Lead
  • 2017 – 2018TolaData · Co-Founder, Chief Product Officer
  • 2016 – 2017Mercy Corps · Senior Data and Learning Advisor
  • 2015 – 2016Mercy Corps · Regional MEL Advisor
  • 2014 – 2015Mercy Corps · Monitoring and Evaluation Manager
View complete CV

Stories from the trail

  1. 2026Grossglockner Ultra-Trail 110k
  2. 2026Peaks of the Balkans
  3. 2026Madeira Crossing
  4. 2025l'Échappée Belle 96k
  5. 2025Transylvania 50k
  6. 2025Finspång Trail Loop Ultra
All trail stories

Writing

Sep 24, 2026

Sourdough Bread, Start to Finish

A beginner-friendly walkthrough for baking a sourdough loaf from an active starter, plus two ways to use the same dough: focaccia and pizza.

Sep 20, 2025

Sewing Tent and Stake Bags

A step-by-step MYOG guide to sewing your own ultralight tent and stake bags: the materials, measurements, and stitches I used to make a custom drawstring set.

Feb 27, 2025

Adding a Watch Cutout to a Mid-Layer

How to modify a fleece mid-layer with a stretch-mesh watch window so you can check your GPS watch while running without rolling up your sleeve.

Feb 10, 2025

Make Your Own Gear: Essential Tool List

The tools and supplies I actually use for MYOG sewing projects, from cutting mats to thread, organized by priority so you know what to buy first.