{Hello World}; I am Rakesh Ranjan Jena and currently working as a Robotics Educator in an IB International School called Pathways School Gurgaon. As an OSI Individual member I always encourages to use Open Source technologies and also encourage to contribute. 

Why I'm running for election?

I'm standing for election to the OSI Board because;

• I would like to contribute towards the OSI's efforts in the educational space. 
• I will promote the mission of OSI.
• I will contribute my efforts toward nurturing and maintaining a healthy relationship between OSI & other community.
• I would like to see & encourage more companies, universities and government offices establish “Open Source programs".