February 2010 - skunkworks - Skunkworks Site

app developer wanted.
by Moses Kemibaro 19 Feb '10

19 Feb '10

Do you love to write code? Want to work smarter, not harder? Do you thrive in an work environment that enables you to work on exciting and challenging projects, day in and day out? Do you like to change the status quo and create value that has long- term impact and rewards? If you answered yes to any of these questions then we need to talk. The majority of our client development work is with Open Source such as PHP, Python, AJAX, Javascript, CSS and MySQL. We are looking for a talented, proven web application developer to join our team. The skills previously listed are highly desirable, but there’s always something to be said for talent, potential, and attitude, so if you happen to be a developer with more expertise in other languages (. NET, Ruby, etc. ) and are open to adding Python, PHP, AJAX, J2ME, JQuery, etc. to your arsenal, we want to hear from you. We are looking for the following qualities in a candidate: Interested in learning and have a creative mind that enjoys the challenges of application development Gets excited about clean code but knows that ugly code is out there and dealing with it is an necessity sometimes Enjoys client interaction and problem solving, in a passionate way. Knows the tools of your trade Wants to raise the skill level of the whole team, not just themselves Has the ability to play well with others – we will be welcoming you into our team Has the ability to work independently – coding, testing, gathering requirements, and communicating with clients Knows the value of a great user experience when it comes to building applications Accepts the fact that mistakes will be made and that every experience is an opportunity to get better and improve the working processes within the agency Appreciates that meetings are necessary but detests unnecessarily long or unproductive ones. You can’t wait to leave a meeting and go back to writing code! Knows that open, honest and productive communication is key to project success Believes that working less hours smarter is better than working more hours harder Knows that perfection may not be possible but aiming for excellence is realistic Wants a full-time position in a growing company Are you an application developer who is savvy enough to deal with an intensively customer service oriented digital agency? We are that company. We consistently deliver for not only long lived and well- maintained clients, but also our new projects. They range from Flash intensive brand micro-sites with a major focus on user experience, to ordinary database driven content management systems such as Joomla, Drupal and Typo3. We also work on unconventional projects with interesting and occasionally not so interesting features thrown in the mix. We will build anything that creates value and pass up those projects that are too cumbersome, outrageous or simply unsustainable. On any given day you could be part of a large team building a cutting edge web site or you may be “solo” coding feature enhancements or fixes for a client’s online forms. We thrive in a results oriented environment because our team is treated well and our clients are treated even better. What we need from you: Provable, quantifiable expertise as an application developer (code samples and/ or project descriptions) Provable experience working on web application projects (work history) Salary expectations. What we don’t need from you: We don’t enjoy reading lists – especially not a list of the 50 technologies you know. If your resume doesn’t make it clear that you have focus on a specific web technology(s) then you’re just wasting both of our time sending us your CV – and nobody enjoys having their time wasted. If you are looking to ladder climb and want to play politics this is also not the place for you. You are happy to work and are ready to address and solve problems as they arise. We do not pretend to know everything and mistakes are likely in every endeavor. Where you will work: We have a great office in one of Nairobi’s quieter suburbs near the city centre with lots of windows and a very open set-up. We dress down most of the time, but are always at our best in front of clients. We are professional and the management team is very hands on and engaged with the work that is done. We try very hard not to require more hours that are required of anyone and we strive to work 8.30 to 5.00 pm every day with a one hour lunch break. That said, we’re flexible and recognize that we all have lives outside of the office – and we also know that sometimes, especially when deadlines demand it, normal working hours just won’t get the job done. When it doesn’t, we act accordingly – and we show our appreciation when people step-up. We use our leave days and so will you, for your sanity and ours. If think that your that special talent we may be looking for, kindly send us your CV on jobs(a)dotsavvyafrica.com

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Internet Options around Kahawa Sukari
by Josiah Mugambi 19 Feb '10

19 Feb '10

Any ideas from anyone? -- Josiah Mugambi Samuel Goldwyn<http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/s/samuel_goldwyn.html> - "I don't think anyone should write their autobiography until after they're dead."

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Unsubscribed
by Murigi Muraya 18 Feb '10

18 Feb '10

Am unsubscribing from the list. Don't let the founders down. Cheers SMM -- If you can't remedy the situation create a better one.

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On(line) and Off(line) privacy
by saidimu apale 18 Feb '10

18 Feb '10

With all the worries we have over Facebook, GMail etc etc, sometimes we forget just how much privacy we've lost in the offline/analog world. I don't hear anyone making much noise about this, but sometimes the reminders can be jarring. <https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&view=att&th=1265a5bc5df85f3a&attid=0.1&d…> Recently I received two separate pieces of mail that somehow "just knew" that my partner and I are soon having a baby. It was freaky how precise marketer's targeting is, and how quickly they were able to figure it out. A first visit to the Ob/Gyn and next thing you know a company is sending us baby-food in the mail. A few weeks to the baby's due-date and Disney sends a "reminder" that the new baby will need to be introduced to Mickey-Mouse. When did the loss of offline privacy become so normal? And when will the loss of online privacy also become so ordinary? Here are some images: [image: ?ui=2&view=att&th=1265a5b26d975508&attid=0.1&disp=attd&realattid=ii_1265a5b26d975508&zw] [image: ?ui=2&view=att&th=1265a5bc5df85f3a&attid=0.1&disp=attd&realattid=ii_1265a5bc5df85f3a&zw]

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Livebox Tossing Competition
by joe mwirigi 18 Feb '10

18 Feb '10

Hi, Anybody with dates of the closest event? #! /usr/bin/hope -w #$file: angel.mine script use strict; #Keep Going # become s good child my $pid = fork(); print $pid,"\n"; while(1) { sleep(never);

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Wireless SIP (IP) Phone
by Thuo Wilson 18 Feb '10

18 Feb '10

Guys, Anyone selling Wireless SIP (IP) phones? Let me know and the price. Wilson.

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Laptops @ Ebrahim Electronics
by Peter Karunyu 18 Feb '10

18 Feb '10

Anyone who has recently passed by ebrahim electronics just next to the stanley and noted any exciting laptops they might be stocking? I am a bit far from CBD thus can't do so on my own and their website disappeared from the face of the net. Its been my experience that they tend to bring in some unique hardware you rarely find in any other computer shop.

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Tonee Ndungu of the 1%CLUB invites you to The 1%EVENT Nairobi (Mar 12, 2010)
by Tonee Ndungu of The 1%CLUB 18 Feb '10

18 Feb '10

If you can't see the image, don't worry. It's just a logo. I thought I would make this a personal invite instead of the usual bulk e-mail. So here is the gist of the event and why I would love to host you for it. So to be rather rumbotious (overly ambitious) I think we have figured out a simple way to deal with the poverty in all out rural homes. No really, I think we have it sorted. You know how we have crowd-sourcing for google information and crowd-editing for online dictionaries like Wikipedia..so how about crowd-funding. No no, I will not ask you for money, but if you come for the 1%EVENT, we'll explain how 1% of your time, talent, treasure or technology will change the world you are tryin to impact.So please do drop by. You can't say I did not make this personal.. Tonee ------------------------------ Event Summary: ------------------------------ Event: The 1%EVENT Nairobi Date: Friday, March 12, 2010 at 9:00 AM (GMT+0300) Location: Taifa HallUniversity of NairobiUniversity WayNairobiKenya ------------------------------ Event Details: ------------------------------ YOU DECIDE WHAT’S NEXTWe love good ideas. No matter where they’re from. We love to realize the potential of people. No matter where or how they live. We are passionate advocates of the power and possibilities that the web, mobile and new media offer. 1%EVENTThe 1%EVENT is the Open Space event that connects people with smart ideas for projectsthat stimulate the self reliance of individuals anywhere in the world and improve their standard of living. INNOVATIVEThe 1%EVENT brings together innovators, young professionals, entrepreneurs and change-makers that invest one day of their time, expertise, experience, talent, network and energy to work on new innovative approaches to international co-operation. INTERNATIONAL CO-OPERATION 2.0Massive collaboration, self-organization, open-source, collective intelligence and crowd sourcing – these are all trends that typify Web 2.0, where the person is at the centre of the process, and creates his or her own world. International development 2.0 is about using these ICT for development tools, techniques and models towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals.ARE YOU IN?In June 2009 more than 300 people came together for the very first 1%EVENT in Amsterdam. This year the 1%EVENT will get a follow-up. In March the 1%EVENT will take place in Nairobi. Amsterdam will host another edition in May. Are you in? JOIN THE COMMUNITY!Join the 1%EVENT Nairobi community on Facebook and see who else will be there and start the conversation. ------------------------------ Register Online: ------------------------------ More information and online registration are available here: http://1percentclubnairobi.eventbrite.com/?ref=eivte&invite=Mjg2OTIzL3NrdW5… ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Collect event fees online with Eventbrite http://www.eventbrite.com

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Looking for a job opportunity
by isaac wamalwa 18 Feb '10

18 Feb '10

Dear all, Peace and greetings from me. To members of skunkworks, i hereby kindly inform you all that i am looking for an opportunity in the ICT field. Please attached is my CV. Thanks in advance. Isaac.

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OT :: Ester Arunga
by Clement Ongera 18 Feb '10

18 Feb '10

Just gotten this from a pal... http://kenyapolitical.blogspot.com/2010/02/esther-arunga-hellon-join-cult-i… I can't believe it....Is it another scam...maybe a distraction from the obvious politics? -- http://www.google.com/profiles/cnongera.

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