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*''Introductory Video'' - Coming soon! :)
*''Introductory Video'' - Coming soon! :)


*''Resume/CV'' -  
*''Resume/CV'' -
R O B I N  B Ä C K M A N<br/>
 
ADDRESS: Labbyvägen 608, Skinnarby 07870<br/>
 
TELEPHONE: +358505968687<br/>
Education<br/>
EMAIL: robinbackman (at) gmail (dot) com<br/>
Self-taught filmmaker, editor, writer and director.<br/>
PROFILE<br/>
Self-taught photographer and web/graphic/light designer. Basic skills in house building.<br/>
A highly experienced Test Manager, with in depth knowledge of the Telecommunications industry focused on achieving results.<br/>
 
A highly experienced Operations Manager, with in depth knowledge of the Telecommunications industry, who has achieved rapid career growth following the successful delivery of results.<br/>
 
A committed and tenacious problem solver, who reviews ineffective working practices and implements solutions that impact positively on performance.<br/>
Websites I built<br/>
An energetic and adaptable change manager, who provides clear support and direction to maintain performance and realize corporate objectives.<br/>
http://www.akan.fi<br/>
An articulate communicator, with first-rate interpersonal skills, who develops effective relationships at every level.<br/>
http://www.club.akan.fi<br/>
A resourceful controller, who forecasts requirements and maintains resources to meet future demands.<br/>
http://www.edicypages.ontheroad.com<br/>
Ready to deliver impressive results in a managerial position within a challenging new Telecommunications/ Technical environment.<br/>
http://www.batonroguemorgue.com<br/>
<br/>
 
CAREER HISTORY<br/>
 
Telfort/HP 2008 – Now(Telecom)<br/>
Software I use in my work (all open source)<br/>
Delivery Stream Manager<br/>
Video Editing - http://kdenlive.org<br/>
Responsible for the Throughput of the post-paid (CCBS) stream. Manage vendor relationship with Huawei. Manage team of 19 people. Managed offshore AppDev/Test teams.<br/>
Photography and graphic design - http://gimp.org<br/>
Manager Test Management<br/>
Web design - http://wordpress.org<br/>
Responsible for testing of software by third parties as well as a department of 13 test coordinators. Ensure that Telfort test department gets grown from an organization of 1 to 13 persons and to professionalise the Telfort test group. Ensure training meets recognized standards and introduce SOX working methods and compliance I into testing group. Manage 2.0 test team, (Huawei CCBS system).  Overall Test Manager for the 2.0 CCBS project.<br/>
Graphic design - http://inkscape.org<br/>
UPC  NL 1999 - 2007(CATV and Broadband Provider)<br/>
Music - http://ardour.org<br/>
Reverse Logistics and Testing Manager<br/>
 
Responsible for forecasting, and testing of Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) as well as Network Services Equipment (NWS).  Implemented training policy  to ensure that regional technical staff perform their duties effectively thereby reducing overall costs.  Provided five separate reports to the VP NWS and had budgetary responsibility for all return CPE and NWS equipment. Also responsible for writing all test protocols to ensure that used CPE and NWS equipment was returned to service. Responsible for ongoing testing to ensure the quality of the VoIP (Arris, SA)  and STB (Thomson, Pace) platforms together with other UPC affiliates. Testing groups tested both hardware and embedded software.<br/>
 
National CPE Logistics ManagerResponsible for ordering, forecasting, stocking and testing Customer Premise Equipment (CPE). Implemented training to ensure that regional staff perform their duties effectively. Provides three separate reports to the CEO and has CTO budgetary responsibility for all CPE, totaling 24 million euro’s. Also responsible for writing all test protocols and ensuring that used CPE is returned to service.<br/>
Employment History<br/>
Field Operations and Installations Manager<br/>
 
Responsible for maintaining the quality and integrity of the HFC network from the hub to the end user, providing installation activity and maintaining quality standards for all cable, telephony and Internet customers.  Handled customer services and resolved complaints.  Provided daily management of Field Engineers and other staff and contractors to ensure smooth departmental and network operation.  Undertook staff recruitment, training and development. Maintained interdepartmental communications/relations.  Negotiated standard contracts with contractors and set pricing, working closely with purchasing and legal department.<br/>
Freelancer from 2008
TELECRAFTERS, MICHIGAN, USA 1994 - 1999(Telecom contracting firm)<br/>
 
Installation Manager<br/>
Visual and technical design and implementation of the Folk High School's "Borgå folkakademi" marketing products: Web-pages, newspaper ads, brochures, flyer's and films. 2007-2011
Responsible for all facets of telephony and cable installation, new build and rebuild.  Recruited and managed a team of 50, ensuring the achievement of set targets.  Implemented training initiatives to enhance performance and development.  Also responsible for acquisitions, winning contracts, bid conferencing and budget control.<br/>
 
Cable Supervisor<br/>
Computer & Electronics Administrator and Website Administrator & Designer at the Folk High School "Borgå folkakademi" in Porvoo, 2007-2011.
Responsible for installing cable services to residential and business customers, managing a staff of 20. Facilitated training to ensure quality of work and enhance staff development.<br/>
 
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING<br/>
One of three Swedish-Finn directors who were chosen to direct Annina Enckell's script "En tystlåten person". Directed, produced, filmed, edited and composed the music to the film (8 min). Broad-casted on Finnish television, autumn 2008.
SCTE Telecrafters<br/>
 
ITIL UPC<br/>
Course Administrator and teacher in the Film and theater course at the Folk High School "Borgå folkakademi" in Porvoo, 2008-2009.
Broadband Transmission Philips<br/>
 
Berenschot Management UPC<br/>
Written, directed, produced, filmed, edited and composed the music to a 16 minute long short film "Blod, svett och dårar". Broad-casted on Finnish television, spring 2008.
ISTQB Telfort<br/>
 
Prince 2 Telfort<br/>
Scenography for the play "Amadeus", Lurens summer theater, summer 2008.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Lite HP<br/>
 
<br/>
Photography for the play "Madame Butterfly", Postbackens summer theater, 2008.
EDUCATIONAL DETAILS<br/>
 
Vrije Universiteit 1990 - 1994<br/>
Stage-manager for "Nyländsk afton", a big Swedish-Finn event were dozens of summer plays and bands join together for a one big show, 2007.
Industrial and Organizational Psychology<br/>
 
East Detroit High School 1982 - 1985<br/>
Actor in summer plays at Lurens summer theater (Hello Dolly, 2006) and Postbacken summer theater (Rötmånadskonungen, 2007).
General Education<br/>
 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION<br/>
 
An experienced computer user with knowledge of Visio, Oracle, Office, and Projects.<br/>
Language skills<br/>
Holds a full clean driving license.<br/>
Swedish (mother tongue), Finnish (fluent), English (fluent)
A fluent Dutch speaker, reader, and writer<br/>
 
Native English speaker
 
One of my recent videos<br/>
http://www.youtube.com/v/nKone3F9i7k
 


==='''WHY''' are you motivated to support/develop this work?===
==='''WHY''' are you motivated to support/develop this work?===
*''Do you endorse open source culture?''
*''Do you endorse open source culture?''
I do and for all of the PC's in my house and my company server I use Ubuntu
Yes, I endorse open source culture. I only use open source software in my work.
 


*''Why are you interested in collaborating with us?''
*''Why are you interested in collaborating with us?''
I feel that I have skills that could be of value to the Project and I think it is helping to create a more sustainable future
Because I share the same vision.
 


*''How do you think that the GVCS can address pressing world issues?''
*''How do you think that the GVCS can address pressing world issues?''
I think that the GVCS project is creating a situation that in the long term will not only create something that is sustainable form an economic perspective by moving all of the activities to a local level as well as moving down the energy needs by reducing the size of the supply chain thereby improving the environment
The consumer lifestyle makes us delusional. We think it's money that gives us our basic needs and wealth. Everyone is striving for the money without thinking about nature. This is a very dangerous delusion because then we see nature only as an endless resource. We don't have to respect nature and when you don't do that you destroy it. Todays society is digging it's own grave by not going back to the roots, to the basic needs. But that's exactly what the GVCS will allow anyone to do. To unplug ourselves from the delusion and live with nature again and to only take what is needed.
 
I think you can make an endless list of how GVCS will help with the issues of the world...
 


*''What should happen so that you become more involved with the project?''
*''What should happen so that you become more involved with the project?''
We should discuss and find a best fit where I can best help out in the project
I recently found out about the project. I'm just learning and reading everything I can find about the project. I will get more involved!
 


*''What are you missing in the project?''
*''What are you missing in the project?''
I believe that it needs to become more professional in particular as far as project management is concerned. In addition the project needs to increase its funding base by approaching persons/group/organiztions both governmental and NGO
The idea is not as widely spread as it it should be.
 


*''What are your suggestions for improvement of the project?''
*''What are your suggestions for improvement of the project?''
Look at ways to improve the funding. Improve the level of professionalism.
 
 


==='''WHAT'''===
==='''WHAT'''===
*''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''
*''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/Organizational/Finance/fund raising. I have 15 years of Telco management experience so I feel I can improve the maturity of the project
 
L33t in Video/Graphics/Art (using open source software).<br/>
At my school where I work I renewed their internal communication system using Google Apps and I've also done the PR/Marketing work at our school.<br/>
Teacher in film making for 5 years.<br/>
Good skills in using linux and lots of software. I'm a fast learner.<br/>
 


*''How have you already contributed to the project?''
*''How have you already contributed to the project?''
I have not
I'm a true fan for now but I would like to contribute in other ways to.
 


==='''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?''
In the area of project management and helping to generate more funding
I'm interested in making educational films and PR films.
 


*''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, 5-10 hours per week
Yes, I can. It depends on my other work for now. I do lots of freelance jobs now. But ~10-30 hrs per week.
 


*''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, but not now. Most of my freelance work relates to Test Management/Line Management/Process Managment, usually with budgetary control. I think at this point I am to expensive for the project.
No
 
 
*''Are you interested in [[Dedicated_Project_Visit|Dedicated Project Visit]]?''
Yes


*''Are you interested in [http://openfarmtech.org/wiki/Dedicated_Project_Visit Dedicated Project Visit]?''
Yes, perhaps in the fall or maybe spring next year


*''Are you interested in purchasing equipment from us to help bootstrap development?''
*''Are you interested in purchasing equipment from us to help bootstrap development?''
no
Not for now
 


*''Are you interested in bidding for consulting/design/prototyping work?''
*''Are you interested in bidding for consulting/design/prototyping work?''
Yes, but not now as I am currently working and I am looking for now to do some no cost work for the project
Not for now
 
 
*''Are you a [[True_Fans|True Fan]]? If not, why not?''
Yes


*''Are you a [http://openfarmtech.org/wiki/True_Fans True Fan]? If not, why not?''
No, But I will become one


*''Would you like to see yourself working with us on a full-time basis?''
*''Would you like to see yourself working with us on a full-time basis?''
Hard to say as at this point I am giving my time for free. In the future maybe.
Yes
 


*''Are you interested in using the technologies that we are developing directly?''
*''Are you interested in using the technologies that we are developing directly?''
yes
Yes
 


*''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 - as a beacon of light to benefit of all people on Earth.
*''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 - as a beacon of light to benefit of all people on Earth.
A great initiative but as I am not coming to live in the US for 3-5 years its not going towrk for me
 
Yes
 


[[Category:Team Culturing]]
[[Category:Team Culturing]]

Latest revision as of 22:00, 2 July 2013

=Team Culturing Information=

Robin Bäckman

last updated: 9. June, 2011

WHO are you?

  • Name - Robin Bäckman
  • Location (city, country) - Lovisa, Finland
  • Contact Information (email, phone, Skype) - robinbackman (at) gmail (dot) com, +358505968687
  • Introductory Video - Coming soon! :)
  • Resume/CV -


Education
Self-taught filmmaker, editor, writer and director.
Self-taught photographer and web/graphic/light designer. Basic skills in house building.


Websites I built
http://www.akan.fi
http://www.club.akan.fi
http://www.edicypages.ontheroad.com
http://www.batonroguemorgue.com


Software I use in my work (all open source)
Video Editing - http://kdenlive.org
Photography and graphic design - http://gimp.org
Web design - http://wordpress.org
Graphic design - http://inkscape.org
Music - http://ardour.org


Employment History

Freelancer from 2008

Visual and technical design and implementation of the Folk High School's "Borgå folkakademi" marketing products: Web-pages, newspaper ads, brochures, flyer's and films. 2007-2011

Computer & Electronics Administrator and Website Administrator & Designer at the Folk High School "Borgå folkakademi" in Porvoo, 2007-2011.

One of three Swedish-Finn directors who were chosen to direct Annina Enckell's script "En tystlåten person". Directed, produced, filmed, edited and composed the music to the film (8 min). Broad-casted on Finnish television, autumn 2008.

Course Administrator and teacher in the Film and theater course at the Folk High School "Borgå folkakademi" in Porvoo, 2008-2009.

Written, directed, produced, filmed, edited and composed the music to a 16 minute long short film "Blod, svett och dårar". Broad-casted on Finnish television, spring 2008.

Scenography for the play "Amadeus", Lurens summer theater, summer 2008.

Photography for the play "Madame Butterfly", Postbackens summer theater, 2008.

Stage-manager for "Nyländsk afton", a big Swedish-Finn event were dozens of summer plays and bands join together for a one big show, 2007.

Actor in summer plays at Lurens summer theater (Hello Dolly, 2006) and Postbacken summer theater (Rötmånadskonungen, 2007).


Language skills
Swedish (mother tongue), Finnish (fluent), English (fluent)


One of my recent videos
http://www.youtube.com/v/nKone3F9i7k


WHY are you motivated to support/develop this work?

  • Do you endorse open source culture?

Yes, I endorse open source culture. I only use open source software in my work.


  • Why are you interested in collaborating with us?

Because I share the same vision.


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

The consumer lifestyle makes us delusional. We think it's money that gives us our basic needs and wealth. Everyone is striving for the money without thinking about nature. This is a very dangerous delusion because then we see nature only as an endless resource. We don't have to respect nature and when you don't do that you destroy it. Todays society is digging it's own grave by not going back to the roots, to the basic needs. But that's exactly what the GVCS will allow anyone to do. To unplug ourselves from the delusion and live with nature again and to only take what is needed.

I think you can make an endless list of how GVCS will help with the issues of the world...


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

I recently found out about the project. I'm just learning and reading everything I can find about the project. I will get more involved!


  • What are you missing in the project?

The idea is not as widely spread as it it should be.


  • What are your suggestions for improvement of the project?


WHAT

  • 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

L33t in Video/Graphics/Art (using open source software).
At my school where I work I renewed their internal communication system using Google Apps and I've also done the PR/Marketing work at our school.
Teacher in film making for 5 years.
Good skills in using linux and lots of software. I'm a fast learner.


  • How have you already contributed to the project?

I'm a true fan for now but I would like to contribute in other ways to.


HOW can you help?

  • How are you interested in contributing to the work of GVCS development?

I'm interested in making educational films and PR films.


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

Yes, I can. It depends on my other work for now. I do lots of freelance jobs now. But ~10-30 hrs per week.


  • 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?

No


Yes


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

Not for now


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

Not for now


Yes


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

Yes


  • Are you interested in using the technologies that we are developing directly?

Yes


  • 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 - as a beacon of light to benefit of all people on Earth.

Yes

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