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Samsung SSD EVO840
by Watson Kambo 09 May '14

09 May '14

Hello All, I finally got my hands on the SSD drive did the clone for my laptop and I can tell you am impressed, the boot up time has halved, loading my programs is much quicker and searching my files is a bliss. Guys this is it I love it, I do not need to upgrade my Core i5 an time soon, and having suffered a great loss recently when my Laptops Hard drive and my Backup disk both failed (My laptop bag had a slight accident :-)). I hope this at-least helps in case. Oh and the laptop is much much quieter. BR// -- Watson Kambo

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Website with the best UI Ever!
by John K. 09 May '14

09 May '14

http://www.havetheyfoundthatplane.com/

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[skunkworks] OT: Dev CV how to get Hired
by joe mwirigi 09 May '14

09 May '14

Dear friends, I believe this list has a broad spectrum of the 'who is who' and those just getting in techwise and of course us who dream of someday meeting some of the techies here or working with them or under them . I write this with humility not scorn or any form of malice. I start with an extract of a CV my client received whilst looking for a Dev [php] in particular ...... CAREER OBJECTIVE To enable the ethical and innovative improvement of software, programs and websites of which I will be able to conduct my own research on information technology and to be innovative so as to archive my goal so that I would be able to satisfy and enrich the users. WORK EXPERIENCE February 2013 to March 2013: Strathmore University I worked at the SBS (Strathmore Business School) arranging And compiling the and arranging documents ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS November 2013 -To date Strathmore University BBIT (bachelor of Businesses Information Technology) 3rd This was all there was on the CV, the rest where sports achievements and A good team of refs. *My Point* If an employer (Not Government) is looking for a dev, the first focus is what has this Dev done that I can admire, what projects has he participated in whether in school or out of school. Your mastery is seen in your works. If in college or just cleared high school, what personal projects have you done or are doing. If currently you are doing 'Nothing' waiting for an opportunity, chances are you are not a developer - These guys have no life, since its mainly devoted to the code- :) By having personal projects that you are pushing while in waiting, shows that you believe in your stuff and an opportunity to be part of a team just enhances your capabilities. *Profile* In your profile, throw in projects that you have done that relate to the 'opportunity'. It is beautiful for the employer (*to be*) to know that you traveled to Moscow and played some great Chess but just after you updated some log system on one of their Lunar Modules. *You are good* The reason I write this is am certain there are great devs here who find it hard to put together a CV. This is why people here hire guys with such a cv as below because they get called for an interview and its here that they wow the bench; Name: ------------------------ Phone: ______________ My profile Garage Mgt system python postgres 2013 Library system python mysql 2013 Aug Mobile Banking app Java, mysql 2012 Currently: Mobile payments Integration Hope to here from you. Kindly *_______________________________________________________________We must Keep on, We can't stop here *

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[OT] REQUEST FOR QUOTATION
by Stephen Wanjau 09 May '14

09 May '14

Hi all, A company seeks to replace their old computers. I would like to receive a quote for forward transmission to said company of items attached. Also state terms of service e.g. post installation support until such a time the new equipment reaches a stable operating state. Send the quotes off list and all the best. Stephen Wanjau Tel:+254 722 238 165 | Skype ID: stevewanjau | Twitter ID: uwanja<http://www.twitter.com/uwanja>| *It is within reach. Believe it. *

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Kenya stock exchange monitoring and alerts
by Athar Ahmad Bhatti 09 May '14

09 May '14

Dear Friends, Does anyone know of a cloud solution that i can subscribe for with this capability -- Thank you, Best regards, Athar Ahmad Bhatti +254788381211 Skype: atharab http://ke.linkedin.com/pub/athar-ahmad-bhatti/6/49b/374

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300Mbps Universal WiFi Range Extender TL-WA850RE
by Chege 09 May '14

09 May '14

Hii All, Any one stocking the above item 300Mbps Universal WiFi Range Extender TL-WA850RE contact off-list please rgds Chege

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Android Dev Wanted
by Jangita Nyagudi 09 May '14

09 May '14

Hi guys. Looking for an expert android developer to assist and for a stake in a joint venture. Can't really say any more or I'll end up in court :) contact me off-list if interested.

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OT: Project Manager – Oracle Data Warehouse & OBIEE
by Nicholas Loki 08 May '14

08 May '14

Hi Skunks, Promising PM position, for those keen on it please send through your CV + cover letter to *colin(a)dj-recruitment.com <colin(a)dj-recruitment.com>*: *Project Manager – Oracle Data Warehouse & OBIEE – 1 Position* Oracle DWH/BI Project Manager to provide on-site project management and implementation support functions for Oracle BIEE, BI Applications, Oracle Data Integrator, and related BI technologies for data warehouse projects. This role will provide both an on-site and remote project management role to projects that involve the Oracle Business Intelligence (BI) suite of products. The functions of this role include discovery and assessment, planning, advisement and recommendation, non-technical tasks related to solution overview, fit gap exercises, upgrade consultation, and management of complete project plans for multiple assignments. The Oracle BI Project Manager will guide our clients through completing all tasks and deliverables associated with an Oracle BI/DW implement. *Responsibilities:* - Definition of project plans, work break down structures and work assignment plans - Reporting to management, sponsors, steering committee and other stakeholders - Planning, monitoring and management of project risk, issues and corrective actions - Ongoing analysis, planning and monitoring of change requests - Facilitation, support and motivation of project staff - Taking immediate measures to resolve conflicts - Operating and Supporting the existing IT solution - Develops an effective plan for communicating project information to the project team and to the project stakeholders - Develops written status reports, determines project status codes, and creates and presents project review documents to senior management - Collects and documents project issues, and manages their timely resolution - Project Risk Management - Leads the definition of project risks, and the required mitigation approaches - Monitors project activities for the occurrence of risks, and takes timely action to mitigate the risk - Advises project team members and stakeholders of actions required or completed - Additional responsibilities and processes include cost, schedule, issues, risks, resource management, and status reporting *Qualification & Requirements:* - Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent - PMP certified Professional with Project Management experience - DWH/BI Experience 9+ years plus understanding of DWH concepts and technologies - Successfully manages the day-to-day activities of projects through the project life cycle from initiation to closure including cross functional efforts such as requirements gathering, system analysis/design, development/configuration, testing and implementation phases - Previous experience in managing large data warehouse and analytical products - Should have experience with Enterprise Data Warehouse projects - Serve as a subject matter expert for OBIEE Reporting, demonstrating expertise in Oracle BI Server, Oracle BI Answers, Oracle BI Interactive Dashboard, Oracle BI Publisher, Oracle BI Delivers and OBIEE performance tuning of BI Applications KR, Lok

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<OT> Looking for Branton Obwari - Missing with my laptop
by Calvin Omari 08 May '14

08 May '14

Hi All, I have been looking for Branton Obwari <bruceobwari(a)gmail.com> fro the past 6 months, gave him a laptop to reapir the Bios but he went underground, he doesn't answer calls and when he does he Tells you he is on His way to Bring the laptop. The folly I did is i had him collect the laptop from our offices. I already reported this to the Police and they are also in the search party. if he is reading this mail he should know that time will catch Anybody know of his whereabouts kindly advise as I needed the laptop badly Regards -- ./Cal “ *Copy and paste is a design error.* ” - David Parnas System Software Developer/Analyst BMC Remedy ITSM Certified Administrator @calvinebarongo

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Network Issues
by Dennis Mugaya 08 May '14

08 May '14

Hi guys i have this issue when i connected directly to the ISP am able to get 5Mbps but once i go through the router and connect my laptop am getting 2Mbps what could be the problem -- *Dennis MugayaNetwork AdministratorMoi Teaching & Referral Hospital*

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