March 2018 - skunkworks - Skunkworks Site

Airtel 4G
by Maisiba Bravo 12 Mar '18

12 Mar '18

Listers, What’s your take on Airtel 4G? As much as they took time to roll 4G out, little coverage (Nrb, Msa only I think), their 3G being terrible, it’s one of their few +ve step going forward. My +1 /Bravo\

6 13

M-Kopa Solar fires 18% of its staff including all developers, outsources work to a foreign company
by Watila Alex 12 Mar '18

12 Mar '18

Good Afternoon,Are kenyan developers to expensive or unable to meet the grade. or is something else happening here Article from M-Kopa Solar fires 18% of its staff including all developers, outsources work to a foreign company | | | | | | | | | | | M-Kopa Solar fires 18% of its staff including all developers, outsources... Kenya based pay-as-you-go solar provider M-KOPA Solar has fired undisclosed number of staff including most of it... | | | Kenya based pay-as-you-go solar provider M-KOPA Solar has fired undisclosed number of staff including most of its developers. According to people familiar with the matter who requested anonymity, the developers work has now been outsourced to a foreign company that is linked to the company’s new CTO.The exercise, which was completed in December last year affected a number of employees and some of whom were absorbed by Safaricom according to the source.We sought comments from the company’s CEO and Co-Founder Jesse Moore, who confirmed the layoffs and explained that they were necessary due to rising costs of technology and there was need to generate profits and give returns to investors.“I can confirm that we completed a restructuring process in December 2017. This was done to reduce fixed costs and keep us on the path to profitability. Overall, the company reduced headcount by 18% covering all departments and all levels in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and UK. We are outsourcing more of our technology work, maintaining a smaller in-house team to work directly with outsourcing partners in Kenya and overseas.” he noted.He went on to say that this was the right thing for the company’s long-term sustainability, “This means building a sustainable, profitable company that offers impact for customers and returns for investors.”On whether the company had outsourced the IT services to a company that is linked to the new CTO, this is what he said.“In mid-2017 our Acting CTO was seconded to us from one of our outsourcing partners, when our previous CTO left the company. Our board approved this and the individual is strictly recused on procurement decisions with companies where could be a potential conflict of interest.”The company was started by Nick Hughes, an Englishman, and his Canadian co-founder, Jesse Moore. Hughes is a former executive at Vodafone, while Moore was working for the GSMA Development Fund, a mobile telecommunications industry group, where he was in charge of identifying opportunities to make mobile services available to people in developing countries. M-kopa is one of the best-funded startups in Africa having raised more than $152 Million since inception in 2011. However, a big chunk of this financing is in form of debt. Regards, Alex

2 1

[OT] App Devoper
by Paul Njoroge 12 Mar '18

12 Mar '18

Hi guys, A friend is looking for an app developer with experience in IOS, Android and a Java for a contractual engagement, contact me if you know someone. Thanks -- Its all in the </head> Best Regards, Paul Njoroge. <https://twitter.com/#%21/p_njoroge> *Skype: njorogepaul*

1 0

POS Touch Screen
by Peter Mugoh 09 Mar '18

09 Mar '18

Morning Skunks / Skunkettes, A client of mine is looking for 3 POS Touch Screens, the size should be 15" and not necessary brand new as long as they are in good working condition. Any leads will be appreciated. Thanks and regards, Peter Mugoh

2 1

Odoo CRM review
by Emmanuel 06 Mar '18

06 Mar '18

Hi How stable is Odoo for CRM solution ? Anyone with reviews pls share Regards, *Emmanuel Macharia*

4 6

Fiber Laser Pen
by Maisiba Bravo 03 Mar '18

03 Mar '18

Looking for subject item, any leads please... /Bravo\

2 2

Re: [Skunkworks] Programmer Required (Urgent within 7 days)
by Barrack Otieno 02 Mar '18

02 Mar '18

Skunks, I am posting this announcement on behalf of my friend: Job opportunity for a database programmer: Most critical skill - Proficiency in SQL, additional skills in PHP will be an added advantage. send an email to wakino(a)aliquot-ltd.com Thank you Best Regards

1 0