Jacob Madden



=Team Culturing Information=

last updated: 10. May, 2011

WHO are you?

 * Name - Jacob Madden


 * Location (city, country) - Sarasota, FL, USA


 * Contact Information (email, phone, Skype) - jacob (dot) madden (at) gmail (dot) com


 * Introductory Video - none yet


 * Resume/CV -

EDUCATION University of Southern California MS in Computer Science with specialization in Intelligent Robotics GPA: 3.96 Georgia Institute of Technology BS Computer Engineering GPA: 3.85 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Clark College - Vancouver, WA Adjunct Instructor Computer Science & Engineering 2011 Evolution Robotics - Pasadena, CA Software Engineer 2007-2009 Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Laboratories, ISX Lab - Camarillo, CA Software Engineer 2005-2007 Dell Inc - Austin, TX Computer Engineering Internships 2000-2003

WHY are you motivated to support/develop this work?
Yes, I believe the nurturing of an open source culture is a way for accelerating the development of sustainable technologies and communities.
 * Do you endorse open source culture?

Our philosophies overlap and I see mutual benefit in collaboration.
 * Why are you interested in collaborating with us?

Low-cost, modular, serviceable machines are critical to mass transition from our current cultures to more localized, sustainable, and self sufficient communities.
 * How do you think that the GVCS can address pressing world issues?

Need to learn more and experiment with some of the designs. Possibly meet up in person or virtually with potential collaborators to share ideas and resources.
 * What should happen so that you become more involved with the project?

n/a
 * What are you missing in the project?

More development related to water technologies. I think water is the lifeblood of a farm/community. Coastal communities could take advantage of open source desalination machines.
 * What are your suggestions for improvement of the project?

WHAT
Computer programming - embedded and applications-for robots, machines, handhelds, debugging apps, etc Internet technology development Electronics - soldering, measurements and testing, multimeter, oscilloscope, logic analyzer, schematic analysis Strong presentation presence and delivery skills Video editing and special effects Project planning and leadership experience Teaching experience at all levels and multiple cultures Learning spanish and other languages Strong math and engineering 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

Nothing yet
 * How have you already contributed to the project?

HOW can you help?''
Use my skills when they overlap with the needs of GVCS
 * How are you interested in contributing to the work of GVCS development?

Yes, 15-20 hours per week or more during DPV
 * Can you volunteer to work with us, and if so, how many hours per week?

If it makes sense, project-specific
 * 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, very interested.
 * Are you interested in Dedicated Project Visit?

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

Not at the moment
 * Are you interested in bidding for consulting/design/prototyping work?

Not at the moment. Need to meet more people before investing. I am currently saving for a piece of land.
 * Are you a True Fan? If not, why not?

Possibly
 * 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, very interested
 * ''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.