Since 2017, Siti OSS researchers have brought diverse expertise to the development of the software spanning architecture, systems engineering, statistics, anthropology, artistic research, design, geography, hydrography, hydraulic modeling, programming, and UX/UI development, among many other fields. Through an approach where social science and design research compliment and inform the technical development of the code itself, ensures that the software evolves in direct response to community needs.
By fostering continuous collaboration with the widest variety of stakeholders - including residents, experts, disaster managers, first responders, artists, activisits, community leaders - Siti OSS researchers have developed a co-creation process that drives every aspect of the platform, from humanitarian chatbots and web-based maps to disaster-specific tools. This commitment to inclusive, community-driven development has enabled the software to thrive and scale while maintaining a user-centered, grassroots-informed approach to disaster response technology.