Month: January 2010

Going for a stroll

For some reason taking photos in Timor-Leste isn’t as relaxed as other places – well that’s what it seems for some of us amateur photographers. After spending over a year in Timor, I’ve chalked up approximately 5 rolls of film and probably a total of 500 photos from friends. To get out and take more … Continue reading Going for a stroll

Philippe Schneider – Photographer

While working in Timor-Leste, I helped an Australian/French humanitarian photographer to put together a website to showcase his photos from his work around the world. The website was developed using WordPress and was built so the photographer could manage his own photo collections. Originally designed in black, the website was changed in late 2010 to … Continue reading Philippe Schneider – Photographer

Google Map for Recovery Project Management

As part of a Early Recovery Project for the United Nations Development Programme in Timor-Leste, this interactive map was developed to showcase the possibility of using Google Maps and data from the project to help real-time project management and monitoring. The Google Map uses information entered into a Google spreadsheet to show the projects spatially … Continue reading Google Map for Recovery Project Management

Data Can Be Cool.

Anytime you hear the word “data” or “statistics”, the image of a geeky-looking guy (probably with a pocket protector) probably comes to mind. We’ve come a long way from this image and hopefully the idea that data is boring and only for nerdy people will change. Technology has come a long way to both help … Continue reading Data Can Be Cool.