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TTiddlyWiki uses Wiki style markup, a way of lightly "tagging" plain text so it can be transformed into HTML. Edit this Tiddler to see samples.\n\n! Header Samples\n!Header 1\n!!Header 2\n!!!Header 3\n!!!!Header 4\n!!!!!Header 5\n\n! Unordered Lists:\n* Lists are where it's at\n* Just use an asterisk and you're set\n** To nest lists just add more asterisks...\n***...like this\n* The circle makes a great bullet because once you've printed a list you can mark off completed items\n* You can also nest mixed list types\n## Like this\n\n! Ordered Lists\n# Ordered lists are pretty neat too\n# If you're handy with HTML and CSS you could customize the [[numbering scheme|http://www.w3schools.com/css/pr_list-style-type.asp]]\n## To nest, just add more octothorpes (pound signs)...\n### Like this\n* You can also\n** Mix list types\n*** like this\n# Pretty neat don't you think?\n\n! Tiddler links\nTo create a Tiddler link, just use mixed-case WikiWord, or use [[brackets]] for NonWikiWordLinks. This is how the GTD style [[@Action]] lists are created. \n\nNote that existing Tiddlers are in bold and empty Tiddlers are in italics. See CreatingTiddlers for details.\n\n! External Links\nYou can link to [[external sites|http://google.com]] with brackets. You can also LinkToFolders on your machine or network shares.\n\n! Images\nEdit this tiddler to see how it's done.\n[img[http://img110.echo.cx/img110/139/gorilla8nw.jpg]]\n\n!Tables\n|!th1111111111|!th2222222222|\n|>| colspan |\n| rowspan |left|\n|~| right|\n|colored| center |\n|caption|c\n\nFor a complex table example, see PeriodicTable.\n\n! Horizontal Rules\nYou can divide a tiddler into\n----\nsections by typing four dashes on a line by themselves.\n\n! Blockquotes\n<<<\nThis is how you do an extended, wrapped blockquote so you don't have to put angle quotes on every line.\n<<<\n>level 1\n>level 1\n>>level 2\n>>level 2\n>>>level 3\n>>>level 3\n>>level 2\n>level 1\n\n! Other Formatting\n''Bold''\n==Strike==\n__Underline__\n//Italic//\nSuperscript: 2^^3^^=8\nSubscript: a~~ij~~ = -a~~ji~~\n@@highlight@@\n@@color(green):green colored@@\n@@bgcolor(#ff0000):color(#ffffff):red colored@@\n

FLINT PORTFOLIO

exhibits about system design and development

[[Portfolio]]\n\n\n

After meeting with several members of the Robert Haft organizaiton Paul Flint has been invited to meet with Juhan Sonin of the Massachusettes Institute of Technology Research and Engineering (MITRE) Corporation, a Federally Funded Research and Development (FFRDC) Company.\n\nThe objective of this discussion is to determine the following:\n* Do the [[Knowledge]], [[Skills]] and [[Aptitudes]] of [[Paul Flint | http://www.flint.com/flint/Flint_tech.html ]] qualify him as a candidate?\n* Is MITRE seriously interested in revolutionary design?\n\nThis [[Tiddlywiki | http://www.tiddlywiki.com/ ]] has been developed with and eye towards examining these questions and determining if there is any congruence between these two entitites.

A comparison [[summary | http://docbox.flint.com:8081/mitre/mitre_ksa_v5.html]] of the two contemplated positions illustrates the following comparisons and contrasts:\n\n* Ruby\n* Senior is stupider

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Tufte in "Visual Display of Quantitative Information" makes some interesting art, but does not involve himself in the documentation level necessary to certify a system. So I choose to take the terms 'Artist/Graphic Design' to talk about the hardest part of system design, that being the documentation necessary for each step of the process. \n\nExamples of how I am trying to backfill my own documentation needs include [[aavevents]] ant the overall topic of [[documentation]]. Refer to these areas.

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A proposal is part of every business process.\n\nThe three state [[business machine]] which is a core part of my business operating concepts has a specific subsystem call the [[proposal]] machine.\n\nPlease refer to this for a greater description of my KSA's in the area of proposal writing.

Mr. Juhan Sonin developed two job descriptions which were presented to Paul Flint, these are: \n# [[A Senior Interaction Designer | http://docbox.flint.com:8081/mitre/Senior_Designer_MITRE.html ]]\n# [[A User Interface Engineer | http://docbox.flint.com:8081/mitre/UIEngineer_MITRE.html]]\n\nThese two documents have been synthesized into a [[summary document | http://docbox.flint.com:8081/mitre/mitre_ksa_v5.html ]]for the purposes of \n* [[comparison]], \n* [[contrast]], \n* [[criticism]] and \n* [[communications]].\n\n[[Paul Flint | http://www.flint.com/flint/Flint_tech.html ]] has attempted to map his skill sets into this [[ framework | http://docbox.flint.com:8081/mitre/mitre_ksa.html ]].

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I have run a [[consulting and contracting firm | www.flint.com ]] for 28 years. I know about the following principles\n\n# The baseball bat method of getting clients\n# The three boxes of business \n# The trashcan theory of client retention\n# What [[Shad said about advertisement|http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rdynx3pvFK8&feature=player_embedded#at=25]].\n\nPublications worth looking at include the stuff I wrote for RFA\n[[Broadcast Security Architecture | http://techweb.rfa.org/docs/nab2002-1.pdf ]]

The business function of branding in open source is a matter of individual authorship of software. Andrew Tridgel, Hobbit, RMS all know this.\n

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Type the text for 'User Analysis'\n\n* Requirement driven analysis\n* Xtreme programming model obviates the need for objective user analysis...

Type the text for 'Paper Prototyping'\n\nPaper prototyping is a misnomer. \nPrototyping is a computer driven process which can have as its output\n\n* Paper (at a base level ) \n* Audio\n* Video\n* Decision Support\n* Hardware\n* Software

Type the text for 'Rapid Prototyping'\n\nGetting prototyping done rapidly requires a "mind amplifer" that is attached to a "deed amplifier"\n\n

Type the text for 'Usability'\n\nDefined best by antonym referencing:\n\nNon-usability

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Type the text for 'Graphic Design'\n\nA mystery to me. I know good art and good graphic design when I see them.\n\nKidnap note typography

Type the text for 'Aesthetic Engineering'\n\nAesthetic Engineering is an art form that again is obvious in implementation and elusive in development.

Type the text for 'Information Design/Architecture'\n\nElusive, know it when I see it.

Type the text for 'Interaction Design'\n\nSeems like a made up concept... I suspect this presentation is an example of interaction design...

! HTML\n'HTML' is an acronym for Hyper Test Meta Language, and this is credited to Tim Berners-Lee who, I suspect, has been driven insane by the fallout of his simple and elegant discovery.\n

!CSS\n'CSS' stands for Cascading Style Sheet.\nDescription text for this includes \n

Type the text for 'JavaScript'\nIs an example of portable code

Type the text for 'd/xHTML'\n\n* DHTML stands for Dynamic Hyper Text Meta Language. This is related to DTML Dynamic Text Meta Language (see dHTML)\n* XHTML or XML Extentions of Meta Languages based upon SGML Standard Generalized Markup Language\n\nBasically Meta Languages with different Document Type Definitions (DTDs).

Wikipedia details the following about [[Flash | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adobe_Flash]] \n\nFlash is a closed source product initially developed by Macromedia, now part of Adobe for the animation of web pages.\nA program that lets users create vector-based animation.\n\nI have never owned a copy of this software.

Ruby is a programming language. Rails is a framework. Wikipedia has more information on [[Ruby on Rails | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruby_on_Rails ]] \n\nIs 'Ruby on Rails' they way things are going to go or is it more of a buzz word?\n\nWhy not talk about Python?

Type the text for 'CVS/[[GForge | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GForge]]'\n\nThese are Version Control Systems I prefer Bazaar New Generation [[BZR | http://bazaar-vcs.org/ ]]

This is a slipery term\n\nIn the context of this discussion there are the following relevant meaings to this term:\n\n# [[Java Server Pages | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JavaServer_Pages]] I am betting on this one as relevant.\n# [[Java Stored Procedure | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Java_stored_procedure]]\n\n\nCLI in Java contains the term 'JSP' for me

[[Java |http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Java_language ]] is a language developed by Sun recently placed into the public domain.

Wikipedia describes a 'Build Environment' as a [[build system | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GNU_build_system ]], the GNU version is known as the Autotools. It is part of the compilation process and is invoked by the verb "make".

Type the text for 'EJB/J2EE'\n\nEnterprise Java Beans\nDevelopment environment\n\nJ2EE

Type the text for 'C, C++ (languages)'\n\nC was a language developed by Kerrigan and Richie at ATT in the 70's\n\nC++ extends this language it was extended by Bjorn Sourstrop

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Type the text for 'Apache'\n\nComes from the many patches applied to this open source web server... it became known as "a patchy" web server...\n

Wikipedia has the following information about [[JBOSS | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JBOSS]]\n\nWhat Apache and JBOSS have to do with one another is that both are web service providers.\n

Type the text for 'Hardware Infrastructure'\n\n# A system used to support web services\n# Something to be documented

Type the text for 'dHTML'\n\nDHTML stands for Dynamic Hyper Text Meta Language. This is related to DTML Dynamic Text Meta Language\n\nsee [[d/xHTML|d/xHTML]]

!Summary\nA sciddlywiki is a tiddlywiki with an encryption module built in.\nThe funny part...\nThe encryption module is a module just like any other tiddlywiki module.\nThis is the basic idea that hit me this morning like a ton of bricks. \n\nDetails are below:\n\n!Sciddlywiki Details\nA sciddlywiki is a tiddlywiki with an operating encryption module built in. The encryption module is a module just like any other tiddlywiki module. This module regulates who can see the wiki. Thus you have a self encrypting email, or DRM on steroids.\n\nThe possible code to do this is located in this local tiddler [[crypt_code]] the source for this information is [[here | http://www.fourmilab.ch/javascrypt/example.html]]\n\n\n!What is a Tiddlywiki?\nTiddlywikis are containers comprised of Javascript applications and data that they operate on. So the Tiddlywikis contain globules of wiki data that can be edited and manipulated by the Javascript, and new tiddlys even some including and javascript modules, can be added to tiddlywiki containers. They generally stand alone, but the ziddlywiki allows for a multiuser approach with version control of these cute little buggers. I will endeavor to send you a worthy sample as I can.\n

The [[Textbrook Project | http://meyerweb.com/eric/tools/s5/ ]] is a mentoring project that I must continue to do. The class meets at 11:00 AM every day. I will not be available during this 1/2 hour long class.\n\n

American Audio Video is a technology rental firm. The headquarters is located near Gallows Road in Fairfax, Virginia. They are a client, and in order to better direct the IT activity there I established this [[Project Management Node | http://docbox.flint.com:8081/aav ]] using a [[Tiddlywiki | www.tiddlywiki.org ]]. \n

Part of my recent journey into software has involved the Ziddlywiki that you find this system developed in. I have become so fascinated about this subset of AJAX based design that I developed an [[AJAX based slide show | http://docbox.flint.com/~flint/iddly.html ]] on this topic. This slide show uses [[ s5 | http://meyerweb.com/eric/tools/s5/ ]] which is also an AJAX based object container.\n

Use the leaky coax concept as the transmission method for cellular systems

The two documents, while having a truly interesting structure, are obviously meant for use in a web environment. Several "nitpicks" Flint observed include:\n\n# Lack of page numbers on a multiple page document\n# In the table sections, no running headers on the tables\n# Reverse fill fonts on the shaded parts of the chart would improve readability \n# While the graphic shading system is superior for comprehension, it sucks for quantitative analysis.\n# The six layer scale needs a meaningful metric. After some thought I would propose the [[CanDo Metric]].\n \n\nThese are not insurmountable.\n

The similiarty between these two documents is that each contain:\n\n# A narrative job description\n# A tabular requirements matrix with a legend\n\n! Narrative\n* The narrative description of Senior Design Engineer (SDE) is written I believe to appeal to a higher level more mature individual. The position is renamed a "senior interaction designer" which makes a horrible acronym (SID). while\n* the User Interface Engineer (UIE) talks of passon, obsession and revolution; these I consider to be a younger man's province.\n* Both the SDA and the UIE position narratives do not properly emphasize the Open Source nature of this MITRE enterprise.\n\n! Tabular Area\nBoth the SDA and the UIE position Required Skills, Expertise sections contain three sections:\n# Business +\n# Design to Development\n# Other Disciplines (part of ID)\n\n! Business +\n* I did not undestand the significance of the "+"\n* These two sections are identical in content and bear a slight difference in emphasis, with a SDE generally requiring more emphasis in this area.\n\n! Design to Development\n* the Senior Design Engineer (SDE) needs to know 23 Design to Development (D2D) items while\n* the User Interface Engineer (UIE) needs to 25 D2D elements.\nBoth the SDA and the UIE position descriptions. \n\n! Other Disciplines (part of ID)\n* What is the meaning of the "(part of ID)" in the title?\n\n

The difference between these two documents is in two specific places. These are:\n\n# Content\n# Emphasis\n\n! Content\nStrangely enough, \n* the Senior Design Engineer (SDE) needs to know 23 Design to Development (D2D) items while\n* the User Interface Engineer (UIE) needs to 25 D2D elements.\n\n! Emphasis\nThe qualitative contrast is a bit harder to read. Again while the [[criticism]] mentions the difficulty of exactly matching the legend shading, the gist of the comparison is that \n* the SDE emphasizes high level processes, while \n* the UIE Emphasizes technical and implementation skill.\n \n

As a form of communications these documents fascinate and inform.\n\nThe narrative and summary table approach inspires analysis and this is a good thing.\n\nPlease consider the [[CanDo Metric]] as a small contribution to your search process. \n\n\n\n

! Meaningful Proficiently Metric Proposal\nI would propose a seven level scale with the following metric:\n# No knowledge, Skill or aptitude for task area.\n# Can perform in task area with direct supervision.\n# Can perform in task area without direct supervision.\n# Performs in task area unilaterally.\n# Can supervise others in task area.\n# Can instruct other individuals not knowledgeable in task area to proficiency.\n# Can rigorously document task area.\n

! Documentation Process\n\nWhile [[open source software]] essentially broke open the [[software wall | http://www.whysmalltalk.com/articles/pratt/softwarewall.htm ]] as described in Fred Brooks [[ the mythical man month | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mythical_Man-Month ]], the new wall is the documentation wall.\n\nThis is tied up in three lifecycle areas.\n\n# making the tools\n# using the tools to make the product\n# using the products to make the new tools\n\nLather, Rinse and Repeat (LRR).\n\n! Documentation Examples\n\nThe interesting thing here are the [[ diagrams | http://docbox.flint.com/~flint/html/$topl000.htm ]] developed for my clients. The above referenced diagram is from [aavevents]. These are done in [[ Netviz | http://www.netviz.com/ ]] which I discover has just been purchased by Computer Associates. We have done numerous diagram sets using this tool. These diagrams include [[ Arlington Housing Coalition | http://www.flint.com/ahc ]] [[ Tenants and Workers United | http://docbox.flint.com:8081/twu ]] and the Pentagon Data Center (not available in public domain ) \n\n

Open Source Software, oddly enough is not about systems, it is about people.\n\nThe people I cherish in the field of OSS include:\n\n* Matt Zimmerman\n* Mark Shuttleworth\n* Richard Stallman\n* Vince Cerf\n* Neil Gershenfield

Human Computer Interface.\n

A business must contain the following three Machines.\n\n# [[Billing ]]\n# [[Proposal]]\n# [[Work ]]\n\nSadly, these are in priority order. \n\n* Billing is the most important\n* Proposals give you "billing in the future"\n* Work keeps you from fraud.\n

The Proposal is generated by a Proposal Machine.\n\nThis machine performs only the following task:\n\n! Input\n* Random ideas\n* Names addresses telephone numbers\n* Customer Requirements\n* Notional Costs\n\n! Output\n* Leather bound volume which contains:\n** Proper support informatino\n** Cover letter with \n*** Proper Customer Name, spelled correctly\n** One page cost proposal\n** As much technical stuff as is necessary to get the client to sign the cost proposal. \n* Shipping Label or Messenger Dispatch necessary to get this to the potential customer\n \n\nI have built such a machine in the past and am in the beginning process of rebuilding this machine using modern tools.\n

Mr Flints Portfolio is based on his understanding of fundamental tools. The phrase " Paul got a shiny, new hammer andthe world is his nail" is clearly visible in the following examples. The following links are not an exhaustive or comprehensive list, thus this portfolio is comprised of [[current or ongoing projects|Projects]]. In addition the following sites may be of some interest. \n\n! Free Form Sites\n* [[BOSIVT | http://bosivt.org ]] A fledgling Open Source Institute \n** [[BOSI Chautauqua | http://docbox.flint.com:8081/maple]]\n** Policy document on [[Public Video Surveillance |http://www.flint.com/barre]]\n** An[[ Attempt | http://www.flint.com/vtccp ]] To try to change Vermont State Government. \n* [[Hedding Teen Center | http://humctc.blogspot.com/ ]] I am the Geek on the right with the Hawaiian shirt and brown fedora.\n** [[BOSI Adult Swim|http://www.flint.com/adult_swim_location/index_html]] allegedly adult version of teen center experience.\n* [[HUDNNNTC| http://docbox.flint.com/~flint/hud-show/HUD-use.html ]] presentation about what to do with government surplus computers\n! Tiddlywikis\n* [[TSFTUE |http://docbox.flint.com/~flint/tsftue.html ]] The Search For The Ultimate Editor\n* [[ ASTERISK | http://docbox.flint.com:8081/asterisk ]] Digital Telephony Mentoring \n* [[Textbrook]] Seminar on Tiddlywiki use for Communication\n* [[SCIddlywiki | ]] Cryptographically Protected Tiddlywikis\n! S5 Presentations\n* [[AJAX Presentation | http://docbox.flint.com/~flint/iddly.html ]]\n* [[BZR Tutorial | http://docbox.flint.com/~flint/bzr.html ]]\n* [[System Description Document Business Case | http://docbox.flint.com/~flint/sdd_biz.html ]]\n! Python Based\n* [[Prototype Security Testing System | http://www.flint.com/fmc ]]\n\n\n

The little boxes protect the big boxes\nGet the big boxes to protect the little boxes

Document Type Definitions

|!Core Accountabilities|! Demonstrated Experience|\n|In conjunction with the Project Management Office, responsible for ensuring that all initiatives in the Enterprise IT portfolio have clear business goals and success metrics.| At Pentagon Single Agency Manager effectively managed a bridge-head mail security process using The Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), a set of concepts and practices for Information Technology Services Management (ITSM), Information Technology (IT) development and IT operations|\n|Monitor and report on the performance of the Enterprise IT initiatives including actual vs. expected results, budgets and project duration to the Secretary of Administration and Legislators when required.||\n|Interact with outside customer Agency and Department business and IT organizations in supporting customer information requirements and defining the inter-organizational processes and policy development.||\n|In conjunction with Director of Information Security, holds staff and peers accountable for IT policy enforcement and information security.||\n|In conjunction with Director of Web Services and as a member of the Web Portal Board, responsible for approving statements of work for new and improved e-Government services that help the state reduce costs and improve access to state government services.||\n|In conjunction with the Chief Technology Officer, direct development of the State enterprise technology architecture and capabilities and be actively involved in exploring new business opportunities, in advising Agency and Department IT managers on how to launch IT-dependent ventures, and in defining priorities for fundamental organizational transformation as required.||

Preference will be given to candidates with: \n\n|!Preferential Element |! Personal Experience In Support of this Preference|\n|CIO or equivalent experience with demonstrated 10 years recent experience with IT systems and IT management at a senior level with a sequence of increasing responsibilities in large and diverse business settings.| Acted as the de-facto Chief Information Officer of the Vermont Department of Labor|\n|Experience with and understanding of strategic and business planning methods, tools, and processes.| As a technical consultant I have developed many business and strategic planning methods tools, and processes|\n|Broad knowledge of current platforms, solutions, and best practice for a wide range of information technologies| Considerable experience in current platforms, solutions, and best practices in the technologies currently in place in Vermont State Government.|\n|Previous state government experience and knowledge of public administration and the legislative process| As a Washington DC native I have had considerable experience in the legislative process. My recent experience as the Information Technology Manager of the Vermont Department of Labor demonstrates my ability to work within the framework of State Government|\n|Experience in working through major organizational change Lean Six Sigma experience a plus.| Experienced and familiar with the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Capability Maturity Model (CMM) of system development with Lean Six Sigma assurance. (see PRC engagement on resume.)|\n|Demonstrated business experience to work effectively with other Executives to achieve key business and technology.| Experience working with senior staff at Pentagon, International Monetary Fund and World Bank to name a few clients where I effectively engaged in positive system development.|

Operations and Technical Support\n|!Operations and Tecnnical Requirements |! Candidate Capabilities|\n|Management responsibility for all IT activity under a matrix reporting structure in accord with the structure of the Department of Information and Innovation including Deputy Commissioner, Director Application and Server Support, Director Desktop Solutions, Director Telecommunications, and Director Mainframe Operations and Data Centers.||\n|Lead a service level organization that manages established service standards for State Agency and Department customers served by DII.||\n|Maintain the service orientated, customer focused IT function that supports ongoing operations that drive efficiency, quality, customer service and growth. Report metrics on service level agreements and manage to agreed upon performance levels for application availability, response time and network performance.||\n|Identify and foster formal training and education as needed throughout the DII IT organization.||\n|Complete Performance Reviews and development plan for DII IT personnel.| As a College Professor |\n|Ensure that enterprise information systems operate according to internal standards, external accrediting agency standards and legal requirements.| Very familiar with DII standards, external accrediting agency standards such as KPMG and legal requirements and guidance as developed at State and Federal level.|\n|Ensure the protection of IT assets and the integrity, security and privacy of information entrusted to or maintained by DII.| Extremely familiar with the area of information assurance the goal of which isntegrity, security and privacy of information |\n|Maintain and participate in drills of the business recovery plan with emergency management professionals to ensure timely and effective restoration of data and IT services in the event of a disaster.| Developed and tested the Disaster Recovery plans for the Pentagon as well as Radio Free Asia.|\n|Supervise recruitment, development, retention, and organization of all DII IT staff in accordance with budgetary objectives and personnel policies.| As a supervisor, most recently at the Vermont Department of Labor, I have recruited, developed, retained, and organized my DII IT staff in accordance with budgetary objectives and personnel policies.|

Communication and Collaboration\n|!Communication and Collaboration Skills |! Candidate Skills Details|\n|Communicate with the Secretary of Administration, the Legislature and business leaders the plans for continued modernization efforts of information technology across the system and resulting collaborative efforts while providing advice and counsel concerning IT issues and industry trends.| I keep up with the latest systems and technology innovations as a matter of personal interest. This knowledge can be communicated via my ability to write and edit documents to a point of coherence by management and lay people. The next ingredient is the patience to allow these ideas to be considered.|\n|Develop positive relationships with state-wide information technology leaders by understanding business priorities and the IT enablers.| I intend to use the technology to create bridges of personal understanding. Additionally I am aware that it is necessary to make personal contacts in order to foster lasting personal relationships.|\n|Frequently and effectively communicate the DII IT vision and plans throughout the State of Vermont IT community.| After formulation of a suitable IT vision for the DII I intend to use passion, reason and personality to promulgate this vision to the customers who so desperately need it.|\n|Use targeted communications that are appropriate to the various stakeholders.| Several technology and non technology targeted methods of communications are available to me I can and will use them all to communicate the new vision to State Government Information Stakeholders.|\n|Communicate and build excitement around the planned changes and understanding for the selected priorities.| Once we can formulate plans that are exciting, communicating these plans to the SOV will be modulated by the realistic priorities and constraints inevitable in Governance|\n|Work in a manner that reflects the mission and core values of the Department of Information and Innovation.| It working in a manner that reflects the mission and core values of the DII means working hard and smart. I shall work hard and smart.|\n

:\n|!Knowledge, Skills and Abilities |! Candidate Related Citations|\n|This person will possess personal and professional integrity, strong communication skills and an excellent professional appearance and presentation.| I have always presented myself in a professional manner. I have in the past worn a suit and tie to work when appropriate|\n|Strong analytical and decision-making skills along with considerable tact and diplomacy are important considerations.| I am very versed in using spreadsheets and other analytical tools to make decisions and constrain choices. As a technical contractor at many international organizations I learned tact and diplomacy from masters of the art.|\n|The individual must possess strong leadership and managerial skills, strong interpersonal skills, a good sense of humor, high energy level and a positive outlook.| I have managed led and developed personnel and personal leadership skills at many of the engagements I have worked. My latest activity at the SOV DOL has reflected these skills.|\n|Is respectful, honest and demonstrates integrity and ethics.| I have demonstrated integrity and ethics at the highest levels of International, Federal and State government. Ms. Alyson Flint, my wife of thirty three years might attest to these qualities.|\n|Listens effectively, shares ideas and information openly and facilitates relationship building by establishing trust.| While I have ideas of my own, I listen attentively to others and often adopt or modify my own actions based upon their inputs. It is in this way that I can earn trust.|\n|Experience in building a new model to serve the IT needs of a complex organization| As a consultant I have had to reorganize many IT organizations. The Department of Information and Innovation will need to change into a consultative organization, and I am equipped to facilitate that change.|\n|Interested in serving as a mentor to others.| I have taught at several levels, most recently as a Professor of Computer Science at Champlain College. For the last three years I have maintained a Teaching Facility for under served Vermonters at the Hedding United Methodist Church in Barre Vermont|\n|Possesses initiative, good judgment and the ability to problem solve.| Without initiative, good judgment and the ability to solve problems, I could not have achieved what I have accomplished as a consultant, teacher, and most recently State Government IT Manager.|\n|Possesses strong business acumen with proven experience in thinking strategically and implementing tactically.| As a Business and Economics major I have learned to implement business strategies that both profit and please my customers. Strategic planning with precision tactics is how you accomplish this.|\n|Has handled demanding workloads to meet objectives.| As a consultant, you must meet deadlines that often seem insurmountable. The way you do it is to place your butt in the chair and do the work.|\n|Is customer focused/service oriented, and has effectively affected change.| I as a consultant by background and disposition consider my professional contacts my customers. I am particularly enthralled by the idea of effectively affecting change. Change is what consulting is about.|\n|Broad IT infrastructure and application architecture knowledge.| My resume details a scope of technical, communications and data processing systems that is very broad. From international television standards, to satellites, to Internet to computers of all types and operating systems I have demnostrated architectural knowledge of technical systems.|\n|Is driven, compassionate, and creative.||\n|Embraces positive conflict.| Conflict is a very tool that should be used only after consensus has eluded the situation.|\n|Team player.| Truthfully, I can play on the team, but I prefer to invent the game.|

Please note as of Wednesday, April 27 2011 I expect to have these copied from the notes I have generated by this evening. Pardon the delay, and if you need this information faster please contact me at Paul.Flint@state.vt.us.\n\n[[SOV_ksas]]\n[[SOV_Comm+Colabration]]\n[[SOV_preferences]]\n[[SOV_Ops+tech]]\n[[SOV_Core_Accountabilities]]

<html>\n<head>\n<title>The ever growing list of projects includes:</title>\n<h1>The ever growing list of projects includes:</h1>\n<a href="http://docbox.flint.com:8081/snobot"> Snowbot - jesum\nthey love this robot</a>\n<a href="http://docbox.flint.com:8081/furmon"> Furmon - monitor\nthat pellet furnace</a>\n<a href="http://docbox.flint.com:8081/arduino"> Arduino - moving\nin the arduino groove</a>\n<a href="http://docbox.flint.com:8081/javajive"> Javajive - to get\nbetter at Javascript</a>\n<a href="http://docbox.flint.com:8081/nodejs"> NodeJS -ok, it is\non the list.</a>\n<a href="http://docbox.flint.com:8081/tsp"> Temperature Sensors\nProject</a>\n<a href="http://docbox.flint.com:8081/robotsrules"> The quest for\nRoberts Rules</a>\n<a href="http://docbox.flint.com:8081/visual.bash"> Visual Bash -\nYea, I am not kidding...</a>\n<a href="http://docbox.flint.com:8081/mrtg"> MRTG - remedial raw\nmrtg for the slow...</a>\n<a href="http://docbox.flint.com:8081/raspberry"> Raspberry Pi\nLand - all rPi'ness</a>\n<a href="http://docbox.flint.com:8081/strembot.org"> Strembot -\nmaybe a very cool project.</a>\n<a href="http://docbox.flint.com:8081/audio"> Cool Audio - sound\nsystem for a candy shop</a>\n<a href="http://docbox.flint.com:8081/organized"> Organized - oh\nplease let me be organized!</a>\n<a href="http://docbox.flint.com:8081/music"> Music sources </a> \n</head>\n</html>