Troy Salazar Updated CV 2008

This is my updated CV as of July 2008 . I will have only until September 30 with EDC. I have tendered my resignation last August 6.



Allan Troy Salazar Updated 2008 CV link:
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dkrjwj5_9gmwv7vgw

Work Smart Not Hard!

Back again!

Im back again, it's been a long time since my last post here. I promise to be a different Zero2One now! Thanks Elsie C. and my Loyolans 89 mate for stumbling on this lowly blog spot. Without you, i will have no motivation to post here. This blogspot is just an experimental thing of mine...going with the craze of blogging trends in the internet. I do have some eccentricities some time and it is best to put it here because our eccentricities are the thing that make us unique.

One thing for sure, my one-liner will be changed from "Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish" to "Work Smart Not Hard" or WSNH!

Work Smart Not Hard!

Starting programming

fFirst and foremost, the best way where to start is with yourself. Focus, dedication and goals are important to achieve mastery of programming.

It depends on what school of thought you are going to follow. It's either you are with a Microsoft way school of thought (you embrace all Microsoft tools and applications) or Non/Anti-Microsoft way school of thought...Me, though, i don't necessarily like the way Microsoft conducts business but i decided that Microsoft way of thought will be my way for my programming needs.
the best way to learn programming is to self learn them...join forums... ask questions and make friends with programming gurus... never mind if you kissed their asses...the goal is to become one of them.

First, i suggest you study Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) because it is part of MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Access, Powerpoint). If you can update your Access database, make a Word document report or Powerpoint presentation by just using the Excel then you are a VBA guru already. In my office, i only used Excel to develop a DataMiner to capture data across network save it to Oracle database.

.....When the time comes when your programming needs are not satisfied by VBA you have to metamorphosed yourself...i suggest to take the same road in VB.NET. some say VB is too easy... but just try VB.NET and you will see for yourself the very improved Visual Basic (try the 2005 version). If you really wanted to make another computer language then C++ is for you but if you just want to develop Windows-based applications then VB.NET (from Visual Studio NET) is for you. Another advantage of using VB.NET is its capability to develop applications for Windows Mobile applications such as PDA, Smartphone, etc. Programming with your PDA phone is so cool, you can impressed your friends with it.

From here you are on your own now....

However, there is a interesting language in the market today. Its called "Python". Man, the learning curve for this language is very short and you will not be frustrated. Some of the big projects that use Python are the Youtube, the original BitTorrent client. Large organizations that make use of Python include Google and NASA.



Stay hungry! Stay foolish

On comparing the" TRUEness" of one's religion over the other.

Comparing the trueness of one's religion compared to the other religion will not be concluded in our lifetime moreso even our children's children's children lifetime.

Religion is as old as mankind and as young as ourselves because we are the religion. We become our religion because our strongly-held beliefs, values, and attitudes makes our religion.

Religion are people's beliefs, opinions and worship...concerning the existence, nature, and worship of God, a god, or gods, and divine involvement in the universe and human life. see... no matter how we influence other poeple's mind about OUR religion we will only be partially successful because man is logical... a thinking INDIVIDUAL who will only believe what he perceives is believable. His experiences in life may cause to increase or decrease his religion.

An individual may follow a particular institutionalized or personal system of beliefs and practices relating to the divine (denomination) but that individual is a variant (evolution) of that system of beliefs and practices.

Religion is a sensitive issue. It is the cause of so much war and conflict in the past and present..and it will still be in the future. It is understandable that we often stand for our beliefs... we may write about it pompously, talked about it rhetorically... but in the end we have feed the entropy of chaos and conflict with our fellowmen because of beliefs clashes.

We are all different individual. Let's respect each other's belief. Each of us has its own unique religion just as we have a unique idiosyncrasies and obsessions (fetishes).

(this was an entry to the forum of www.mybesthomes.net about the question on "What is the religion most likely true?")

Stay hungry! Stay foolish

The most beautiful thing is the....

"The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and all science. He to whom this emotion is a stranger, who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe, is as good as dead: his eyes are closed."

Albert Einstein

Wars come and go but my soldiers stay eternal

Tupac, Shakur

Miguel

Although the name Miguel creates executive ambitions, we emphasize that it limits your versatility and scope, tuning you to technical details.

• This name, when combined with the last name, can frustrate happiness, contentment, and success, as well as cause health weaknesses in the reproductive organs, and elimination system.
• Your name of Miguel has made you practical, systematic, and thorough.
• This name encourages the expression of leadership and organizational skills, shrewdness, and analytical ability.
• You are mathematically adept and have great patience with work of a detailed nature such as bookkeeping, accounting, or technical research.
• Particular about your material possessions, you keep everything you own in a good state of repair, and you budget your personal finances very carefully.
• Because of its matter-of-fact influence, this name limits, to some degree, your ability to be flexible and spontaneous.
• You tend to treat new and unfamiliar ideas with scepticism.
• Because of the serious, responsible qualities of your name, you must recognize the importance of a sense of humour and optimistic perspective of life.
  

Carlos

• Although the name Carlos creates an interest in the deeper aspects of life, we emphasize that it causes a restless intensity that defies relaxation.
• This name, when combined with the last name, can frustrate happiness, contentment, and success, as well as cause health weaknesses in the heart, lungs, bronchial area, and solar plexus.
• The name of Carlos has given you sensitivity and appreciation for the finer and deeper things in life.
• You can enjoy reading, study, and contemplation about many different subjects.
• When your interests or curiosity are aroused, you work intensely at new undertakings, but your interests often wane when you encounter drudgery and monotony, with the result that you leave many things unfinished.
• Your name has taken you into many bitter experiences.
• The greatest lack in your life is stability and peace of mind.
• A peaceful and quiet environment, especially out in nature, is one of your greatest desires, but you are constantly taken into chaotic conditions.
• Because you have high ideals and are a principled person, you have been disillusioned and disappointed in people on many occasions and have experienced much aloneness.

Freedom

Title:                 Hawk, Freedom
Dimension:        1024x768 pixel
Camera:        Canon IXUS75
Editor:                Photoshop CS3
Note:        Picture was taken during a work travel to Northern Negros Geothermal Field (Pataan, Bago City)  in a TFT testing of one of the geothermal wells.
                Freedom aptly describes the hawk flying in the sky

My 2007 List of Accomplishments

Coverage December 2006 – November 2007

Process Chemistry
1.  Monitored regularly the implementation of chemistry sampling in the plant interface and reinjection lines/wells
2.  Monitored regularly the interface chemistry parameters particularly the NCG in steam and SSI in brine for Palinpinon-1 and Palinpinon-2 modular plants and FCRS so that it is within the specified contract limits.
3.  Participated in the performance appraisal and ranking of field technicians with the group.
4.  Monitored regularly the implementation of TSS sampling of identified wells.
5.  Data reduction of process geochemistry related parameters and update of plots, templates, etc.
6.  Conducted Brine chemistry simulation of Nasulo wells (August 2007)
7.  Attended geochemist meeting and presented "Mechanism of Solids Transport from Wellbore to Surface" to explain the mechanism of solids movement in vertical pipe
8.  Participated in resolving the issue of high TDS in NPC steam condensate. It was found out that the problem is with NPC's method of analysis where the H2S in steam was not scrubbed off, become oxidized and the sulfate components increased TDS reading.
9.  Submitted process chemistry input to the annual and quarterly Geochemistry Update Report. Submitted regular update through weekly activity report (WAR)
10. Provide immediate feedback to superiors on major operational/technical process chemistry related concerns.

TFT Activities
1.  Implemented work program of TFT for SNGPF, MGPF and NNGPF.
2.  From Jan to Nov, completed 239 TFT testing in SNGPF (76), MGPF (63), and NNGPF (64). The expected number of TFT for this year is around 280 activities
3.  Continuing digitization of TFT related hardcopy reports, sampling and injection data, manuals, and references for systematic storage, easy retrieval and mobility.
4.  Coordinated the installation of additional sampling points in the steamline of Nasuji for use in the Steamflow calibration. Steamflow calibration is now in accordance to the Geochemistry Procedures Manual (GPM).
5.  Performed TFT data reduction for RI flow measurement results in SNGPF.
6.  Performed TFT data reduction of well output calculation results for NNGPF.  The timely calculations provide immediate information to managers and decision makers.
7.  The recurring problem during steamflow measurement calibration in the steamline has been systematically solved by reducing the condensation of steam before entering in the cooling coil provided isokinetic sampling flow is attained.
8.  Initiate the utilization of cheaper technical grade NaOH in lieu of the more expensive analytical grade NaOH for the SF6 gas sampling.  The supply of technical grade NaOH is sourced out from Drilling. The use of technical grade NaOh has no effect in the analysis of SF6.
9.  Establishes regular calibration of MFC and balance ensuring that the tracer delivered is accurate.
10. Submitted annual and quarterly TFT Performance update.
11. Participated in the performance appraisal and ranking of field technicians with the group.
12. Provide immediate feedback to superiors  on major operational/technical concerns of the TFT operation

ARMS-RBI Activities
1.  Coordinated with Maintenance and "lobbied" EISD the bulk uploading of component, sub-components, test points data from Excel to the Oracle database thereby reducing the time for data input and attaining a nearly 100 % completion in data propagation in Oracle database.
2.  Provide feedback to EISD regarding concerns in database applications and useful enhancements.
3.  Assisted LGPF Maintenance in the migration of UT data from Access database to Oracle database.
4.  Regular attendance to major meetings.

GeoExpert Systems Development and Computerization
1.  Presented during the 28^th PNOC-EDC Geothermal Conference last March 2007 the paper on the GeoExpert Systems Development.
2.  Develop additional minor modules/tools for the Geoexpert Systems
3.  Vigilantly promoting the use of Geoexpert systems to fellow geochemists.
4.  Currently developing the pseudo-intelligence inference engine to be integrated in the GeoExpert Systems.

Geochemistry Procedures Manual (GPM)
1.  As member of the Audit group, prepared audit checklist for brine sampling using cooling coil.
2.  Conducted audit in LGPF last May 2007 of the seven procedures for sampling.
3.  Participated in scheduled committee meetings and plenary sessions.
4.  On-going preparation of Audit Checklist for TFT sampling (Water and Gas).

Training/Seminars/Workshop and Others
1.  Presented a Technical Paper during the 2007 PNOC-EDC Geothermal Conference.
2.  Attended the Trainor's Training Workshop last Nov 12-16, 2007.

Reports
2006 Geochemistry Annual Report (Input for Process Geochemistry)
2006 TFT Annual Report
2007 Quarterly Geochemistry Reports (Input for Process Geochemistry)
2007 TFT Quarterly Report
TDC Reports.
Weekly Inputs for WAR

2007 Geochemists' Meeting

Technical paper presented:  
Mechanism of Solids Transport from Wellbore to Surface: Engineering Theory

Group Pictures During Trainor's Training

Camera : Canon IXUS 75
Editing : Photoshop CS2

Short Report on Training for Technical Trainor ’s

November 12 – 16, 2007
Ateneo Professional Schools, Makati
Center for Leadership and Change Inc (a FranklinCovey Company)

The training for Technical Trainer's is intended for technical staffs that will be doing/designing training courses in the near future.  The seminar was organized by HR-Training group and was facilitated by CLCI, FranklinCovey Company. The sessions were held at the Ateneo Professional Schools in Makati City.  All members of the Geochemistry Procedures manual Committee attended with additional attendance from other sectors/department within the Technical Services Sector.

The relevant knowledge gained is the idea that the design of the training should be based on performance based objectives. Traditional training methods focus and address learning needs of people only while performance based training identifies and addresses performance need of people. The performance based objective (PBO) of the training describes what performance can be expected, describe the conditions of performance and sets the standards of performance. In relation to PBO, the next important step is to establish the Skills, Knowledge, and Attitudes part (SKA). SKA identifies which skills can be developed during the training session to improve performance, what cognitive information is needed by the participants in order to meaningfully practice the skill during the training session, and  what attitude/motivation/realization will the participants get from the training.  

After the SKA, the Process Design (PD) will be established to describe the step by step learning process of the training.  It also depicts what the participants are doing during the training. The process design accomplishes to make a skill a part of the person and to make learning active, easy and enjoyable.  For every skill identified in SKA, there is one PD. There are plenty of methods that can be used to impart the training it could be a lecturette, small group discussion, demonstration, case study, role play, simulation, etc depending on the appropriate process objectives, knowledge and motivation to be imparted. Each method outlined in PD, there will be a corresponding Method Sheets (MS) to be made in details.  The method sheets will be a guide to the lecturer/facilitator of his choice(s) of imparting the training.  The MS focus the facilitator on his training and the objective to motivate the participants is realized.

In conclusion, effective and performance training can be achieved by following the simple formula, that is, PBO-> SKA -> PD -> MS.

Ricky James 1st Birthday Poster

Ricky James Salazar Sunogan
October 23, 2006

Leanille's 12th Birthday (Oct 27, 2007)

Birthday Prayer

Everything got started in Him and
 find its purpose in Him
Today we celebrate what He planned
 before you ever existed
Your life is a blessing given by
 God's Loving Hands
I pray today and everyday that
 you will move forward armed with
 Faith and Love, discovering the
 blessings He has set forth for you...
Remembering that We love you,
 but more importantly that He does.

Loves you

Papa, Mommy Anne, Alyssa, and Carlos Miguel

Immediate family with October birthdays

Me - October 6
Mylene Salazar Sunogan - October 11
Maricar "maya" Salazar Abunda - October 13

Leanille Grace Salazar (My daughter)  - October 27
Ricky James Salazar Sunogan (Mylene's son) - October 23

Top 10 Biggest Brain Damaging Habits

1. No Breakfast
People who do not take breakfast are going to have a lower blood sugar level. This leads to an insufficient supply of nutrients to the brain causing brain degeneration.

2. Overeating
It causes hardening of the brain arteries, leading to a decrease in mental power.

3. Smoking
It causes multiple brain shrinkage and may lead to Alzheimer disease.

4. High Sugar consumption
Too much sugar will interrupt the absorption of proteins and nutrients causing malnutrition and may interfere with brain development.

5. Air Pollution
The brain is the largest oxygen consumer in our body. Inhaling polluted air decreases the supply of oxygen to the brain, bringing about a decrease in brain efficiency.

6. Sleep Deprivation
Sleep allows our brain to rest. Long term deprivation from sleep will accelerate the death of brain cells.

7. Head covered while sleeping
Sleeping with the head covered, increases the concentration of carbon dioxide and decrease concentration of oxygen that may lead to brain damaging effects.

8. Working your brain during illness Working hard or studying with sickness may lead to a decrease in effectiveness of the brain as well as damage the brain.

9. Lacking in stimulating thoughts
Thinking is the best way to train our brain, lacking in brain stimulation thoughts may cause brain shrinkage.

10. Talking Rarely
Intellectual conversations will promote the efficiency of the brain

---from email.

October 23

I am 35 today!

Perfection in Design

You know you've achieved perfection in design, not when you have nothing more to add, but when you have nothing more to take away.  - Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Red-Orange Margarita

Pink Fireworks

Flower of a Makahiya Plant (Mimosa pudica)