The following article is written by AI based on a few notes I took every day during my job at the head of IT and operations and kind of everything at aeternity Blockchain in 2018-2020 (somewhere in-between).
Navigating the dynamic world of blockchain technology is no small feat, and Emin’s work log offers a fascinating peek into the multifaceted nature of his role. From strategic planning sessions and developer meetups to tackling intricate technical challenges and fostering community engagement, Emin’s days were a whirlwind of activity.
Key Themes and Highlights:
- Project Management & Coordination: A significant portion of Emin’s time was dedicated to overseeing various projects, coordinating with diverse teams, and ensuring smooth execution. This involved sprint planning, setting goals, reviewing proposals, and addressing roadblocks.
- Communication & Collaboration: Emin engaged in countless meetings, calls, and email exchanges, fostering collaboration and maintaining open lines of communication with team members, partners, and stakeholders.
- Technical Prowess: Emin’s technical acumen was evident in his involvement in discussions around core development, security audits, and blockchain infrastructure. He actively participated in troubleshooting technical issues and exploring new technological avenues.
- Community & Partnerships: Emin recognized the importance of community building and strategic partnerships. He engaged with the community through forums and meetups, and explored potential collaborations with various organizations.
- Financial Oversight: Emin maintained a keen eye on the financial aspects of the projects, overseeing accounting, budgeting, and controlling processes.
Challenges & Triumphs:
Emin’s notes reveal the challenges inherent in the fast-paced blockchain industry. From navigating complex technical hurdles to managing diverse teams and stakeholders, his work demanded adaptability and resilience. Yet, amidst the challenges, there were also moments of triumph – successful project launches, fruitful partnerships, and the steady growth of the aeternity ecosystem.
Overall Impression:
Emin’s work log paints a picture of a dedicated and driven individual deeply immersed in the blockchain space. His notes showcase a passion for innovation, a commitment to collaboration, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. It’s a testament to the exciting possibilities and the demanding nature of working at the forefront of technological advancement.
- Disclaimer: This blog post is based on a limited snapshot of Emin’s work log and may not encompass the full scope of his responsibilities and accomplishments.
I’ve also asked NotebookLM https://notebooklm.google.com/notebook/6bf6bc3d-cd19-4bc7-aba4-f59f84c91d15/audio
It’s not 100% accurate, but from the work log below, it made up its own story around it, and its amazing:
Work Log
Week 24
- 24/5
- Liechtenstein Innovation Days #Events #Innovation
- 24/3/4
- Core Dev Workshop Berlin #Workshop #CoreDev
- Berlin Blockchain Boat Planning #Events #Planning
- 24/2
- Nikita Fuchs Controlling and Briefing #Controlling #Briefing
- Stefania Drone Graffiti and Proposal Update #DroneGraffiti #Proposal
- BUS Graffiti Proposal #Proposal
- Nikolina Universe Next Steps #Universe
- Core Dev Meetup Berlin: Organization, Meetup, Photos and Videos, Team dinner, and more #Meetup #CoreDev #Organization
- Vlad Adoriasoft Ukraine Agency #Agency
- Briefing for Ukraine Development Agency #Briefing #Agency
- Influencer Marketing Campaign Aeternity #Marketing #Campaign
- Meeting with Yani #Meeting
- Meeting with State Channel Team #Meeting #StateChannels
- Meeting with Community Campaigns Group #Meeting #Community
- Organizing Berlin Blockchain Boot #Organization #Events
- Organizing videographer Berlin #Organization #Videographer
- 24/1
- Nikola Community Proposal Onboarding #Community #Onboarding
- Stefania Community Proposal Onboarding #Community #Onboarding
- Milan Timetracking and Community Proposal Onboarding #Timetracking #Community #Onboarding
- Timetracking Optimization #Timetracking
- Coinfabrik Next Steps
- KuCoin and Dacade Proposals #Proposals
- MoCrypto Proposal #Proposal
- Vlad Adoriasoft Followup Work Proposal #Proposal
- ForgAE Documentation Check #Documentation
- Proposal Review Berlin Blockchain Boat #Proposal #Review
- Milan Bus-Offer followup #Followup
- Berlin Core-Dev Week Organization and Video #Organization #CoreDev #Video
Week 23
- 23/5
- Email and Wire catchup #Communication
- Jantine, Reorg, new hourly rates #Reorg #HR
- Core Standup #Standup #Core
- Dev-Suite Standup #Standup
- AE Universe Briefing to Milan and Nikolina #Briefing #AEUniverse
- Foundation Payments Discussions (AE vs Fiat, long-term contracts) #Foundation #Payments
- Sergei Core-Dev Meetup Berlin Agenda #Meetup #CoreDev #Agenda
- Stratum Announcement #Announcement
- General Information about Aeternity Email #Communication
- Foundation diversification of assets #Foundation #Finance
- Hackathon at WeAreDevelopers #Hackathon
- 23/4
- Board Call #Board
- Kaspar Kojurs for Conference and Consulting #Conference #Consulting
- Communication Proposal Discussions #Communication #Proposal
- Meeting and Followup with Nikita Fuchs and his job at aeternity #Meeting #Followup #HR
- Foundation Followup #Foundation
- Stefania Followup #Followup
- Universe Conference Briefing #Conference #Briefing
- Communication Proposal Review and Briefing #Communication #Proposal #Review #Briefing
- 23/3
- Review Base App Blogpost #Review #Blogpost
- Review Fortuna Upgrade Blogpost #Review #Blogpost
- Board, Communication, Marketing (REORG) #Board #Communication #Marketing #Reorg
- Piixpay Ventures Investment Possibility #Investment
- Management Foundation, Proposals, many open tasks #Management #Foundation #Proposals
- Ape Unit Aeternity Future
- Development Communication and Communication Strategy #Communication #Strategy
- Robert Virding Grant, Presentation, Core-Dev Participation #Grant #Presentation #CoreDev
- Kite Board Discussions, Followup with Pablo #Kite #Followup
- Sergei Core-Dev Followup #Followup #CoreDev
- Dincho Ivaylov Contract #Contract
- Marketing Reorg with Proposals (Townhall Call) #Marketing #Reorg #Proposals
- 23/2
- Core Dev Standup #Standup #CoreDev
- Dev-Suite Standup #Standup
- Developer Support Weidex JS SDK Problems #DeveloperSupport #SDK
- Marketing Plan-B Reorg Feedback #Marketing #Reorg #Feedback
- Meeting with Jantine, Dylen, Yani (Marketing) #Meeting #Marketing
- Followup and Update Nikola #Followup
- 23/1
- Marketing Plan B Meeting #Marketing #Meeting
- SDK and Middleware dailys
- Developer communication #Communication #Developer
- Basic briefing for Milen and its future work #Briefing
- Developers Townhall
- Core Standup Call #Standup #Core
- Coordination with Sascha/Stephan for Audit #Coordination #Audit
- Onboarding Hack.bg into Toggle Timetracking #Onboarding #Timetracking
- Task Planning for Hack.bg #TaskPlanning
- Organizing Avengers Board Weekly Call (Agenda and Time) #Organization #Board #Meeting
- Venture Investment Proposal Piixpay with Nikola #Venture #Investment #Proposal
- Berlin Meet-up during Week 23 #Meetup
- Preparing Transformation of the Universe Reorg Problems #Reorg
- Foundation Website Briefing and Planning with Pegah #Foundation #Website #Briefing #Planning
- Base Wallet Planning and Daily #BaseWallet #Planning
- Aexpansion Call
- Week #22 Forum Development Coordinators Update Posting #Forum #Update
- Dacade x Marketing Involvement with Pablo Coirolo and Moritz #Dacade #Marketing
- Review and Comments of Base App Blogpost #Review #Blogpost
- Token AEXpansion Call
- Goodies, Milan, Berlin We-Are-Developers
- Bullet Points on Aeternity (the protocol, not the company!) for Robert Virding #Aeternity #Protocol
- Marketing feedback around language with Pablo #Marketing #Feedback
- Blockchain Comparison Research and Blogpost #Research #Blogpost
- Job-Descriptions Foundation #HR #Foundation
- Fortuna upgrade Communication with Vlad #Fortuna #Upgrade #Communication
- Release management with Sergei and Naming #ReleaseManagement
…and so on