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WHO are you?
[[Image:James_Pray_Headshot.jpg|thumb| James K. Pray]]
Resume/CV - To be attached


WHY are you motivated to support/develop this work?
==Team Culturing Information==
 
==='''WHO''' are you?===
*''Resume/CV'' - [[File:James_Pray_Resume.pdf]]
 
==='''WHY''' are you motivated to support/develop this work?===


I like making things, and find a challenge enjoyable, if I can do this while possibly helping others, that would bring me great personal satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment.
I like making things, and find a challenge enjoyable, if I can do this while possibly helping others, that would bring me great personal satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment.


Do you endorse open source culture?
*''Do you endorse open source culture?''


I do endorse open source culture, because I believe it brings costs down and boosts innovation, in a manner not associated with bullying one another!
I do endorse open source culture, because I believe it brings costs down and boosts innovation, in a manner not associated with bullying one another!


Why are you interested in collaborating with us?
*''Why are you interested in collaborating with us?''


The very fabric of the idea, to start with basic things around you and make industrial grade, reliable, community-worthy tools is not only amazing for the GVCS and a ground-up economy, but also in-the-gutter, fixer-upper. I know a lot of people that can utilize the passion they have, a decent amount of time, and get back on their feet, as well as helping others in the process, and we will.  
The very fabric of the idea, to start with basic things around you and make industrial grade, reliable, community-worthy tools is not only amazing for the GVCS and a ground-up economy, but also in-the-gutter, fixer-upper. I know a lot of people that can utilize the passion they have, a decent amount of time, and get back on their feet, as well as helping others in the process, and we will.


*''How do you think that the GVCS can address pressing world issues?''


How do you think that the GVCS can address pressing world issues?
Putting valuable tools at an arms length is great incentive, the sky is the limit.
Putting valuable tools at an arms length is great incentive, the sky is the limit.


What should happen so that you become more involved with the project?
*''What should happen so that you become more involved with the project?''
 
I will help find information as well as hopefully develop some of the GVCS items!
I will help find information as well as hopefully develop some of the GVCS items!


What is missing in the project?
*''What is missing in the project?''
 
Just people with the time and willingness to put in, they are out there! The word just needs to be spread.
Just people with the time and willingness to put in, they are out there! The word just needs to be spread.


What are your suggestions for improvement of the project?
*''What are your suggestions for improvement of the project?''
 
Endorse people outside of FeF to develop products, allow people to make their own shops and back them as if they were at FeF!
Endorse people outside of FeF to develop products, allow people to make their own shops and back them as if they were at FeF!


'''WHAT are your skills?'''
List all of your skills in these areas:
  '''Communications''' -
  Able to educate people well, to show them the value of what I believe in, and allow them to make their own decisions, also capable of bringing people and resources together for a common good.


  '''Organizational'''
==='''WHAT''' are your skills?===
  Capable of bringing people together, bartering for shop area, pooling resources,etc
 
  '''Computer Support'''
  Previous IT experience, ranging from building Macbook Pro's, setting user permissions, remote desktop, troubleshooting a range of things, helpdesk, etc.


  ''' Finances'''
*'''List all of your skills in these areas: Communications - Organizational - Computer Support - Finances - Design - Natural Building - Electronics - Automation - Metallurgy - Engineering - Fabrication - Agriculture - Energy - Architecture - Video/Graphics/Art - PR/Marketing - Education - Construction - Industry - CNC - Chemistry - Product Design - Other'''
  Have raised money for fundraisers, pretty decent in excel and MS access, can work with online spreadsheet programs, etc.


  '''Design'''
*''Communications''
  Depends on what!


  '''Natural Building'''
Able to educate people well, to show them the value of what I believe in, and allow them to make their own decisions, also capable of bringing people and resources together for a common good.
  Licensed Mason contractor in MA, stonework, brickwork, fireplaces, chimneys, WWW.NewEnglandMasonryandSon.Com


  '''Electronics'''
*''Organizational''
  Some electronics design, handy with oscilloscope, multimeter, also have both. Have electronics tools, have before and still can wire a car, house, etc.
Capable of bringing people together, bartering for shop area, pooling resources,etc
    
    
'''Automation'''
*''Computer Support''
  Depends on what.


  '''Metallurgy'''
Previous IT experience, ranging from building Macbook Pro's, setting user permissions, remote desktop, troubleshooting a range of things, helpdesk, etc.
  Some metal working experience, body work on cars, etc.


  '''Engineering'''
*''Finances''
  Knoweldgeable of electronic engineering and sofware engineering.
 
 
Have raised money for fundraisers, pretty decent in excel and MS access, can work with online spreadsheet programs, etc.
  '''Fabrication'''
  Electronics fabrication to some degree.


  '''Agriculture'''
*''Design''
  Knowledgeable of basics, have worked small patches of farm work by hand and grown a decent amount of food from corn, potatoes, tomatoes, pumpkins, etc. Grew up farming small back yard gardens, etc. Have built raised beds, etc.
 


  '''Energy'''
Depends on what!
   


  '''Architecture'''
*''Natural Building''
Licensed Mason contractor in MA, stonework, brickwork, fireplaces, chimneys, [www.NewEnglandMasonryandSon.com New England Masonry and Son]


  '''Video/Graphics/Art'''
*''Electronics''
Some electronics design, handy with oscilloscope, multimeter, also have both. Have electronics tools, have before and still can wire a car, house, etc.


  '''PR/Marketing'''
*''Automation''
Depends on what.


  '''Education'''
*''Metallurgy''
Some metal working experience, body work on cars, etc.


  '''Construction'''
*''Engineering''
  Electrical- Can pull wire, wire a box, wire a panel, wire anything in a house basically, possibly on a larger scale.
Knowledgeable of electronic engineering and software engineering.
  Plumbing- Can do most plumbing except design, can sweat pipes,basic plumbing and fixing, etc.
  Masonry- Anything and everything.
  Carpentry- Framing, etc.
  All sorts of construction, contact me for more information.


  '''Industry'''
*''Fabrication''
Electronics fabrication to some degree.


  '''CNC'''
*''Agriculture''
Knowledgeable of basics, have worked small patches of farm work by hand and grown a decent amount of food from corn, potatoes, tomatoes, pumpkins, etc. Grew up farming small back yard gardens, etc. Have built raised beds, etc.


  '''Chemistry'''
*''Construction''
**Electrical- Can pull wire, wire a box, wire a panel, wire anything in a house basically, possibly on a larger scale.
**Plumbing- Can do most plumbing except design, can sweat pipes,basic plumbing and fixing, etc.
**Masonry- Anything and everything.
**Carpentry- Framing, etc.
All sorts of construction, contact me for more information.


Product Design - Other


How have you already contributed to the project?
*''How have you already contributed to the project?''


Sharing it online through social media, getting others to watch the video on Vimeo, as well as vote. Acquired area to temporarily use to possibly develop GVCS items.
Sharing it online through social media, getting others to watch the video on Vimeo, as well as vote. Acquired area to temporarily use to possibly develop GVCS items.


[edit]HOW can you help?
===HOW can you help?===
How are you interested in contributing to the work of GVCS development?
 
*''How are you interested in contributing to the work of GVCS development?''
 
*''Can you volunteer to work with us, and if so, how many hours per week?''


Can you volunteer to work with us, and if so, how many hours per week?
Yes, tbd.
Yes, tbd.


Are you interested in working with us for pay? If so, what services can you offer, and what is your hourly or per-project rate?
*''Are you interested in working with us for pay? If so, what services can you offer, and what is your hourly or per-project rate?''
 
Yes, depends on work!
Yes, depends on work!


Are you interested in a Dedicated Project Visit?
*''Are you interested in a [[Dedicated Project Visit]]?
 
 
*''Are you interested in purchasing equipment from us to help bootstrap development?''
 
 
*''Are you interested in bidding for consulting/design/prototyping work?''
 
 
*''Are you a [[True Fans|True Fan]]? If not, why not?''
 


Are you interested in purchasing equipment from us to help bootstrap development?
*''Would you like to see yourself working with us on a full-time basis?''


Are you interested in bidding for consulting/design/prototyping work?


Are you a True Fan? If not, why not?
*''Are you interested in being part of the world's first, open source, resilient community? The GVCS is the preparatory step for the OSE Village Experiment – a 2 year, immersion experiment (2013-2014) for testing whether a real, thriving, modern-day prototype community of 200 people can be built on 200 acres using local resources and open access to information? We are looking for approximately 200 people to fill a diverse array of roles, according to the Social Contract that is being developed. This may be the boldest social experiment on earth - a pioneering community whose goal is to extend the index of possibilities regarding harmonious existence of humans, ecology, and technology.''


Would you like to see yourself working with us on a full-time basis?


Are you interested in being part of the world's first, open source, resilient community? The GVCS is the preparatory step for the OSE Village Experiment – a 2 year, immersion experiment (2013-2014) for testing whether a real, thriving, modern-day prototype community of 200 people can be built on 200 acres using local resources and open access to information? We are looking for approximately 200 people to fill a diverse array of roles, according to the Social Contract that is being developed. This may be the boldest social experiment on earth - a pioneering community whose goal is to extend the index of possibilities regarding harmonious existence of humans, ecology, and technology.
[[Category: Team Culturing]]

Revision as of 17:15, 11 December 2012

James K. Pray

Team Culturing Information

WHO are you?

WHY are you motivated to support/develop this work?

I like making things, and find a challenge enjoyable, if I can do this while possibly helping others, that would bring me great personal satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment.

  • Do you endorse open source culture?

I do endorse open source culture, because I believe it brings costs down and boosts innovation, in a manner not associated with bullying one another!

  • Why are you interested in collaborating with us?

The very fabric of the idea, to start with basic things around you and make industrial grade, reliable, community-worthy tools is not only amazing for the GVCS and a ground-up economy, but also in-the-gutter, fixer-upper. I know a lot of people that can utilize the passion they have, a decent amount of time, and get back on their feet, as well as helping others in the process, and we will.

  • How do you think that the GVCS can address pressing world issues?

Putting valuable tools at an arms length is great incentive, the sky is the limit.

  • What should happen so that you become more involved with the project?

I will help find information as well as hopefully develop some of the GVCS items!

  • What is missing in the project?

Just people with the time and willingness to put in, they are out there! The word just needs to be spread.

  • What are your suggestions for improvement of the project?

Endorse people outside of FeF to develop products, allow people to make their own shops and back them as if they were at FeF!


WHAT are your skills?

  • List all of your skills in these areas: Communications - Organizational - Computer Support - Finances - Design - Natural Building - Electronics - Automation - Metallurgy - Engineering - Fabrication - Agriculture - Energy - Architecture - Video/Graphics/Art - PR/Marketing - Education - Construction - Industry - CNC - Chemistry - Product Design - Other
  • Communications

Able to educate people well, to show them the value of what I believe in, and allow them to make their own decisions, also capable of bringing people and resources together for a common good.

  • Organizational

Capable of bringing people together, bartering for shop area, pooling resources,etc

  • Computer Support

Previous IT experience, ranging from building Macbook Pro's, setting user permissions, remote desktop, troubleshooting a range of things, helpdesk, etc.

  • Finances

Have raised money for fundraisers, pretty decent in excel and MS access, can work with online spreadsheet programs, etc.

  • Design

Depends on what!

  • Natural Building

Licensed Mason contractor in MA, stonework, brickwork, fireplaces, chimneys, [www.NewEnglandMasonryandSon.com New England Masonry and Son]

  • Electronics

Some electronics design, handy with oscilloscope, multimeter, also have both. Have electronics tools, have before and still can wire a car, house, etc.

  • Automation

Depends on what.

  • Metallurgy

Some metal working experience, body work on cars, etc.

  • Engineering

Knowledgeable of electronic engineering and software engineering.

  • Fabrication

Electronics fabrication to some degree.

  • Agriculture

Knowledgeable of basics, have worked small patches of farm work by hand and grown a decent amount of food from corn, potatoes, tomatoes, pumpkins, etc. Grew up farming small back yard gardens, etc. Have built raised beds, etc.

  • Construction
    • Electrical- Can pull wire, wire a box, wire a panel, wire anything in a house basically, possibly on a larger scale.
    • Plumbing- Can do most plumbing except design, can sweat pipes,basic plumbing and fixing, etc.
    • Masonry- Anything and everything.
    • Carpentry- Framing, etc.

All sorts of construction, contact me for more information.


  • How have you already contributed to the project?

Sharing it online through social media, getting others to watch the video on Vimeo, as well as vote. Acquired area to temporarily use to possibly develop GVCS items.

HOW can you help?

  • How are you interested in contributing to the work of GVCS development?
  • Can you volunteer to work with us, and if so, how many hours per week?

Yes, tbd.

  • Are you interested in working with us for pay? If so, what services can you offer, and what is your hourly or per-project rate?

Yes, depends on work!


  • Are you interested in purchasing equipment from us to help bootstrap development?


  • Are you interested in bidding for consulting/design/prototyping work?



  • Would you like to see yourself working with us on a full-time basis?


  • Are you interested in being part of the world's first, open source, resilient community? The GVCS is the preparatory step for the OSE Village Experiment – a 2 year, immersion experiment (2013-2014) for testing whether a real, thriving, modern-day prototype community of 200 people can be built on 200 acres using local resources and open access to information? We are looking for approximately 200 people to fill a diverse array of roles, according to the Social Contract that is being developed. This may be the boldest social experiment on earth - a pioneering community whose goal is to extend the index of possibilities regarding harmonious existence of humans, ecology, and technology.
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