It's my pleasure of getting involved after late stage of 4th device which showed in the video.
Below clip is amazing!
Showing posts with label Work. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Work. Show all posts
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
0183. Company Ads
Thursday, April 30, 2009
0165. Work Swirl (19)
Starting from this year, my whole team has relocated in Taoyuan office. Company provides shuttle buses so I don't have to worry about transportation. The downside is increasing the travelling time. I am still adjusting to get the time control well, like heading earlier so I do have enough sleep hours and won't affect my devotion time. I am having hard time to get up early enough when the days towards weekend (running out of engery and not enough sleeps, at same time catching shuttle bus to work on time.)
Monday, November 10, 2008
0159. Business Trip
My leader sent me a chat message and told me that I should prepare for a business trip. I didn't get full details until the next day. Basically, there was an urgent usability test. After negotiation, half of the team was assigned to support this test. All the preparation had to be done within two weeks. Preparation included pre-arranging test subjects, device preparation, travel arrangement etc. One member was assigned to fly Japan, along with other teams' members. Another member and I were assigned to fly local office in North America. I was not excited because all the rush and I already been there last year.
The Wednesday before we left for the testing, we were afraid of short of subjects. So I was re-assigned to fly Europe office. This meant the other memeber and I were along to do the experiment alone. I also had to change travel arrangment and asked support from Europe office within three days. I remember all of us couldn't left office on the Friday until after 10.30PM. It was because we had to get everything ready that day, especially I was the first to fly out and started the experiment first.
At the end, the trip was successful. Thank God for that. I appreciated to go somewhere I never been. The only pity is that since I only had one week and the flight were fully booked, I didn't get any free day on my own. Oh well, let's hope for the next time.
Friday, January 18, 2008
0144. Work Swirl (18)
After New Year, the big news is the division of I was with had changes. The software planning team I stay with is now moved under product marketing. There are not much changes at this point. Work to do or the process is about the same. I didn't change my seat either. The other day, a colleague just realize my team is reviewing everything from the beginning to the end. As for myself, I wish to contribute more useful data in this year.
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
0134. Work Swirl (17)
July, we moved to a new building to work. Time flies fast. It is almost four months passed by. At work, there are good and bad things. Even though I am working within my specialty, but often feel like being a QA. It is hard to knowing what top management desires. Quite a few left the company. Right now, I think I am getting into the mood of leaving again, though not that strong. Tired!
Friday, September 28, 2007
0130. Guidance
Our CEO said in one of the interview that the innovation is not a me-too product. Even though working in this company is not easy, I have to admit that he has a special view of everything, which makes the company where it is. I admire those who can put all their lives to work but I don't envy them. I am not going to deny the fact that I still wish to go back to North America even though I have no idea when. Recently, I have read a little book by Philip Yancy, about Guidance. I suddenly excite to see God's guidance next time. One thing I am sure of is the proof of peace within.
Saturday, July 28, 2007
0121. Business Trip
This is the wired business trip I have. First of all, monthly friend decided to visit on Tuesday. Then, I got sick when I woke up on Wednesday. Thursday was the worst, stuffing nose while trying very hard to pay attention to paper presentation. So I was tired from the very beginning of this trip. Well, the best way to recover is to rest and lots of liquid. So I drink lots of water and sleep as much as I can. The amazing part is how fast I got recovered - I am almost recovered when I got up this morning.
Friday, March 09, 2007
0119. Mind Mapping
Last Friday and Today, we took a short training on Mind Mapping. Besically, it taught us to organize, record and express information via images. It can used at self-introduction, as well as meeting minutes. Here is the example of my introduction.
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
0100. Work Swirl (16)
Finally, we know what we are doing after several weeks of uncertainty. I, surprisely, is moved to be part of usability team. I didn't expect this at all. But I like it. At least now I can do more about HCI and any thing related to it. I am looking forward to this new changes.
Saturday, April 22, 2006
0098. Work Swirl (15)
Another re-org in the company. Basically, it is not much of difference beside changing departments and job titles. Who knows whether this is good or bad. I am not sure if I will still handle the same vendors yet. I only hope to get closer to what I studied before.
Saturday, March 18, 2006
0096. Future
A while ago, I got a card. In the card, there is a phrase from a professor said to his student. "No matter where you work, it has to be the place that you can apply what you learned." This is so close to my thoughts lately. From January, I have been thinking about my job direction. I haven't been able to do anything on what I learned at school. Even though I moved to a new position, there is not much chance to get deeply involved in that area. Going to a new job is definitely happening. I just don't know when. I think it will be all crystal clear when the time is up.
Wednesday, November 30, 2005
0088. Work Swirl (14)
Today is division social event. As usual, we went to a restaurant to eat. This restaurant is so expensive, approximately $35-$40 CDN. Food is cooked in front of us on a big iron plate. It's kind of fun to watch chief cooking. There are about 10 peoples on each table. The food is excellent but not much, just enough for filling my stomach.
Friday, October 28, 2005
0084. Work Swirl (13)
These days are so busy to a point that I didn't have time to write blogs. In fact, I am writing this blog while I am off office and in a workshop. How ironic is that! Anyways, let's talkb about my work. I am currently assigned TEN topics. Some topics are big and some are small. As a beginner, this is pretty heavy for me. In fact, I just had an emotional break down last night (there are other causes besides work). It's a mixed feeling here. I know I will learn a lot in a short time with workload like this. But it's hard for my body and mind to handle so much information at one time. This coming weekend, I will have to think this all over. Perharps, some of the topic should leave out. I can't get into the details of my work here for confidentiality issue. But I do wish I have a sister in Christ can talk about at work.
Friday, September 09, 2005
0083. Work Swirl (12)
A surpised turn showed up today. All my testers are going to the big testing group. At least some of my colleagues are happy. As for me, just start all the job transferring. There are still few more meetings to come.
Wednesday, August 31, 2005
0079. Work Swirl (11)
A big surprise waited for us when we arrived at the office, especially for several male colleagues.
The head of this department, vice president, wrote an e-mail inform the entire department changes of human resources. This change was ordered on August 18th by the president. Basically, he re-organized the company into four divison: manufacture, customer relation (CPM), research and development (RD), and quality assurance (QA). RD contains two sets of hardware RD, Wireless RD, and application software RD.
Therefore, there is huge move of people and works between departments. Even though all QA suppose to merge to the large division, but managers in our department wish to keep a few for internal quality controls. However, the job description for staying in the department is not clear. From the time we knew this, we all thought we have the rights to decide whether to go or stay.
Besides my boss, I am the first to know where to go. Originally, I sent an e-mail letter to vice president and wish have a chat about my future development. Praise the Lord, I never thought that this is also happened to the time of change and therefore, I have new direction of work. One of the change is that third party applications and licensing are now combined with application software development. Those third party stuff require several people to handle communication, survey, and verifications. I don't want to be a QA for rest of my life. This new job has similar skills of planners. Therefore I decided to take the new job. The new job title is Feature PM (FPM). During the whole time, I have peace. Believe God will help and lead me at the new work.
As for my rest of colleagues, well, the e-mail we received in the morning decided their futures. For those having hard time to make decisions, they are happy that someone made the decisions for them. But it is a surprise to those three being ordered to stay, especially the one who wished to go to testing division. He didn't expect to stay and was in a crappie mood. I was surprised that top management didn't speak to those three colleagues before they announced the change. I don't agree the way they did. We all thought we have the right to make decisions but never thought the fate is arrived before decisions are made. Then why don't they assign at the beginning? Now I am more curious how top managers are going to comfort them.
Wednesday, August 24, 2005
0077. Work Swirl (10)
Several weeks ago, I changed my attitude while chatting with another colleague about my current status. Not long after our chat, we are reading two books related to work attitudes in our group study. I also read a similar sentence in the book "Investing yourself". The point is the attitude we use to face the situation. The situation may not be the best. However, our attitudes affect our working methods and feelings. Therefore, I decided to talk to my boss, not just work quietly. When I started thinking from a different angle, I felt different.
There are discussions in these days, about the structure changes within the company. We, as QA, are either going to another bigger QA department, or stay at current department with a different title. I may change my job. I will go to the details once everything settled.
Monday, July 25, 2005
0076. Work Swirl (9)
Well, I am not sure wether this is good or bad: This morning, our manager showed us the new organization chart. My title becomes "Project scheduler and MMI Contact". I think this new title just gives me the proper title, because I have been doing those jobs for last half of the years!
Friday, July 01, 2005
0073. Work Swirl (8)
I still remember while I was at home this past March, being asked if I am going to back to North America. My answer was yes but I did promise to stay in this company for at least 2-3 years. I didn't think the time for change is near. However, I started to think about the possibility after getting back and talking to my colleagues.
My department has a new group of people. I am more interested in what they do because it is closer related to what I learned in school. The end of June, I had a chance to talk to some of them. I have a feeling that it is not going to be easy to transfer to their group. I doubt their leader will ask me to join them if there is vacancy. Well, experience is one of the blocking factors and the shortage of testing engineers is another one. The new colleague sitting beside me once told me that I am like someone's secretary. My current job is project releases and its scheduling, not much of actual testing. I asked our manager. He can not put me into the position we planed because the shortage of people. Our projects are multiples of last year, which means the work load is multiple. Our team leader has problem to communicate with others. To let work go smoothly, our manager order me to handle the scheduling, which is supposed to be team leader's job.
I am not happy with the whole situation. Well, next March will be my full two year here, which is the time I promised. I will be leaving if the situation is not changed.
Sunday, May 29, 2005
0072. Work Swirl (7)
I will be going for a business trip in mid June. Up to now, we will stop at German for sure. Orignally, I was told that we may stop at Span. But now we may go England, possible France as well. But my preparation of trip was not quite smooth though. This trip is for the Video telephony. We don't have enough resources due to the still developing environment in Taiwan. I let others use the devices for other applications testing since we didn't have many. Right now, we have enough devices but lack of USIM. I thought I could use this weekend to get more familiar with the device and applications; however, my colleague, who tests Video telephony full time, was told on Friday to work extra hours on Saturday. This implies no testing for me over the weekend. My colleague and I hope I can do the testing while he is busy with other things. Just wish everything goes smoothly!
My company has developed several new devices this past six months. I like one small size PDA phone with keyboard attached. But right now, it is not quite stable for smoother use. New Smartphones are continuation of previous ones. Since it is a bit tedious to type on Smartphone, I prefer PDA phone. The device made for Video Telephony is design for business users. It has been described as electronic dictionary (very common devices in east Asia). Well, it does, plus a rotatable screen. Actually, it is not too bad. The design aims to use on the table. Typing is pretty convenient with keyboard. The size can not be smaller than most PDA phone with that large size of keyboard though. Many of colleagues said this device is too heavy. We even joke this device is a brick, which can hit people ^^ Sorry I can't show you what this device looks like yet, since it is not out in the market yet. Just wait another few months, I will have the pictures for you.
Sunday, May 01, 2005
0065. Work Swirl (6)
I have been working crazy as soon as my feet steped on Taiwan. 12 hours in the office are pretty normal these days. Last month, I even have to work on Saturday (tight schedule). Right now, I am doing more management side than testing. Since I came back, I have been doing all project releases, communications with PMs and RDs, and support others on testing. Well, these definitely keep me busy all the time.
Do I enjoy? So far, I am not against what I am doing right now. But I am not happy either. I like travel so it will be cool to go on business trips. I get jealous when my colleagues get chances to go for business trips. Also, I have became others' "trash can" (they dump their emotions to me) lately. I got more depressed and disappointed because of the informations from them (about work and people). I began to wonder why on earth I am doing as QA. At the position and work I am doing, I am not going anywhere near my dream professional as HCI consultant. At same time, I don't dare to move at all. God took me to this work environment and I believe He will take me to next work when the time is up. The feeling is frustrated. Well, the good part is because the frastration, I have no choice but cling to God.
One of my colleagues guessed that I have been put into the position to save others. He also mentioned the boss wouldn't give me the most tedious but yet important works unless he trusts me. Maybe he is right. All I wish is that I have more chance to get my hands on HCI.
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