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Showing posts with label Events. Show all posts
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Wednesday, September 02, 2009

Everything's Spinning

Indonesia earthquake. mag 7,3 SR - Sept 2, '09 at 02.55pm (GMT+7) 142km from Tasikmalaya.
Astagfirullah.... my prayer goes to those in Tasikmalaya. Can't imagine what they felt. We in Jakarta just felt a small tremmor, and I'm so dizzy right now.

Friday, March 27, 2009

Freelancing Done Right Seminar

Freelancing Done Right Seminar


Behind The Scenes
Setelah 1 bulan berembuk dengan Aria Rajasa, akhirnya kita dapat merealisasikan rencana kita untuk membuat sebuah seminar mengenai freelancing dan evolusinya menjadi sebuah usaha yang mandiri. Seminar yang kita namakan "Freelancing Done Right" merupakan pengembangan dari materi presentasi yang pernah saya bawakan pada acara FreSh! (Freedom of Sharing) bulan November lalu. Lebih dari 300 email yang masuk ke inbox saya berisikan pertanyaan mengenai freelancing membuat saya ingin membuat seminar untuk merespon terhadap pertanyaan-pertanyaan tersebut.
Bulan Januari lalu saya mulai merencanakan seminar ini, mencari partner atau bendera dimana saya bisa memulai ini. Alhamdulillah saya bertemu dengan manusia-manusia dari ruangfreelance.com yang menyambut baik ide saya ini, yang diikuti dengan banyak sarapan pagi di McDonald Duren Sawit.
Kita sepakat untuk mencoba dulu dengan limited crowd. Tadinya cuma 20 orang, meningkat jadi 25 dan akhirnya 30. Menggandeng OBC (Oxford Business College) untuk sertifikasi, Alhamdulillah kita mendapat response baik, tiket habis dalam kurun 1 minggu, bahkan antusias mereka yang mau hadir banyak sekali hingga tak tertampung. Next time kita bikin yag besar deh guys. Amin.

The Show
Diadakan pada 21 Maret 2009 di cafe Au Lait Cikini (disitu melulu) pada jam 10.00 pagi teng, acara dimulai dengan presentasi "Freelancing Done Right" dari saya sendiri. Rencananya ngomong 1 jam, kok molor sampai hampir 2 jam karena terlalu asik. Saya mencoba approach dari sisi management daripada freelancing business, dari mengatur waktu, dokumentasi, keuangan, marketing, dst. Juga dari sisi passion, drive, dan bagaimana menempatkan diri menjadi profesional. Intinya, untuk survive sebagai freelancer lah. Semoga memberi jawaban atas banyak pertanyaan dari kawan-kawan freelancer selama ini. Hope it helps.

Freelancing Done Right Seminar

Freelancing Done Right Seminar Acara dilanjutkan dengan makan siang dan coffee break sebelum dilanjutkan kepada topik kedua yaitu best practices of freelancing yang dibawakan oleh dedengkot Digital Grafis Studio; Harry & Ardy. Mereka membawakan proses-proses yang harus dilewati seorang freelancer menuju kemandirian secara individual, personal problems dan attitude dalam presentasi mereka berjudul "Freelance is not a RockStar". Mereka juga membahas bagaimana merubah cara mengerjakan pekerjaan menuju online, cara menjual dan mengantisipasi hal-hal yang buruk, terutama delays.

Freelancing Done Right Seminar Terakhir adalah guest speaker kita, Ollie. Dia yang menurut saya adalah seorang freelancer saat menjadi penulis pada awal karirnya, telah berhasil merubah passionnya menjadi sebuah usaha toko buku online dan ekspansi untuk memenuhi passion lainnya. Very inspiring.

Acara ditutup dengan pembagian sertifikat, foto-foto bersama, dan memperkenalkan teman-teman kami dari Fresh! dan webPM serta kegiatannya. Hopefully dalam waktu dekat kita akan membuat acara seminar yang lebih besar di kota lain. See you there.


Reviews of the event
- Review @ ruangfreelance.com
- Review @ Yopdesign's blog
- Review @ Salsabeela's blog




Photos from the events

Freelancing Done Right Seminar

Freelancing Done Right Seminar

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Monday, December 29, 2008

Flickr Party : The Report

Group Shot 03
Flickr Party Group Shot

Cafe Au LaitAlhmadulillah, terlaksana juga akhirnya kopdar akhir tahun anggota Flickr yang kali ini berjudul Flickr Party. Acara yang dihadiri 32 anggota flickr (36 if we count in the Flickr babies; Aina, Kei, Kirnana & Noe) ini diadakan di cafe Au Lait di kawasan Cikini, Menteng.

Show Tunes by The Fabulous ChaeraniWe had the usual suspects of Flickr Kopdar, and some new faces. We were happy that this event managed to accomodate Flickr members from abroad like Thalia+Ari+Aina from Singapore, MoRiza from New York, and Baby Karenina Karyadi from Los Angeles, who are currently home in Indonesia for the holidays.

Attraksi utama malam itu adalah the fabulous Chaerani on both piano and accordion, playing show tunes, a crowd pleaser and also popular with the flickr babies. From "la vie en rose" to the theme songs of each Playhouse Disney shows, she played them all.

All and all it was a lovely evening, hope to see more of the flickr gang in the 2009 kopdar, and the Malindo Flickr Kopdar in Solo 2009. In the meanwhile, enjoy the pictures.

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

FLICKR PARTY

We're Ready...

Calling all Indonesian Flick users for the ultimate year-end Kopdar experience. Meet other flickr members, have great conversation, be entertained, and most of all take lots and lots of pictures.

Come to cafe au lait at Jl.Cikini Raya no.17, Menteng, Jakarta Pusat on Sunday the 28th of December 2008 at 19.00 to 21.00. Free snack (while it last), food and drinks are strictly BSS (bayar sendiri-sendiri). See you there!

Saturday, December 06, 2008

Bericara di FreSh 4 - Freelancer vs Job Publishers

FreSh (Freedom of Sharing) adalah komunitas lokal yang berkembang bagi mereka yang bekerja khususnya di industri kreatif & internet. Komunitas ini sudah beberapa kali mengadakan pertemuan (dimana selalu bentrok dengan jadwal mengajar saya), namun pada pertemuan ke-4 mereka, tema yang diangkat adalah; "Freelancers vs Job Publishers". Selain merasa tertantang untuk datang, kebetulan belum ada pembicara dari sisi Job Publishers.

Chandra: Set your terms!
FreSh 4 : the usual suspects by Chandra Marsono, on Flickr FreSh 4 : om Harry's Presentation FreSh 4 : Group Shot!! FreSh 4 : Group Shot!!

Presentasi yang saya bawakan sebetulnya menyentuh dua dunia, yaitu Freelancer dan Job Publisher. Dari sisi freelancers adalah kepentingan untuk mengorganisir pekerjaan dan memproteksi diri dari client, sedangkan dari sisi job publisher adalah mengenai memulai usaha, basic management dan memperlakukan freelancer baik sebagai tenaga kerja yang penting dan memproteksi diri dari freelancer nakal.

Presentasi malam itu bisa dilihat di SlideShare.com
Selain aku, ada beberapa pembicara lain dari rekan freelancer seperti Aria Rajasa dan Harry JH yang membawakan topik-topik menarik (walau pas Aria hampir selesai presentasi, aku baru datang)

Related Links:
- Chicken Strip 129: Client From Hell
- FreSh! 4.0: Berbagi Pengalaman Seputar Dunia Freelance
- Detik i-Net: FreSh Berbagi Pengalaman Seputar Dunia Freelance
- “Freelancer VS Jobs Publisher” @FreSh!
- FreSh 4.0

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

IndoDefence 2008

Look Ma, I Have A Gun!
Holding the SS2, Indonesia's latest main combat rifle made by Pindad.

IndoDefense 2008 is Indonesia's premiere weapons and defense exhibition, held once every two years by Napindo. I went to the last one in 2006, and may I say that the 2008 event was way better than I expect (seeing that the IndoDefense 2006 didn't please me much).
Held at the Airforce's Halim Perdanakusuma Airport, this year's event had airshows and proper vehicle demostrations. Its 3 times better and bigger than the last event held in Kemayoran. The main theme is also about local defense, vehicle and weapons manufacturers.
I arrived on the 2nd day of the show which was opened to guests and industry professionals. Being located in an airforce base, I had to pass several checkpoints. Some are polite, one is annoying (probably because unlike the others, he works alone and in no shades). I got through and registered.
My entrance to the exhibition grounds was welcomed by an F16B rushing just above me. That is just so cool. Unfortunately it was their final pass, so the next thing I know it was landing. Wished I could've enjoyed it more.

CN235-220 MPA Surveilance & Control
CN235-220MPA (Maritime Patrol Aircraft) made by PTDI

The CN235-220 MPA caught my eye as I walked into the runway. Its PTDI's latest variant of their CN235 aircraft, this one made for maritime surveilance, the first in Asia. Armed with Thales radar, Buble obeservation windows, FLIR (forward looking infra-red), and a high resolution video and topographic camera. These will be operated by the Navy in 2010, replacing the old CN212.

Next are the NBO150 attack hellicopters and the Huey Bell412, both retrofitted since both toys are made in the 70s. Able to carry heftier payloads and re-armored with twaron, no avionics nor sensing capabilites are upgraded. Just stronger engines, tougher resistance and more guns.

TNI AD's NBO105 Retrofit Bell Huey 412 Retrofit
Rocket's Point of View

On show also outside were two APS6x6 APC tanks, both manufactured by PT.Pindad and electronically enhanced by PT.LEN. Shown were the Army's and UN version. There were also noteable vehicles made by local manufacturers, but the APS6x6 is the show stealer. Even the Renault's star, the mighty Sherpa A3 wasn't getting that much attention.

APS 6x6 Panser APS 6x6 Panser : UN Edition

Other impressive feats were the airforce research lab's UAV and Lapan's rockets. Pindad also brought a full size mockup of their future 6x6 light tank. The exhibition was followed by several Asian and European countries. I'm really hoping to see the next one in 2010.

Thursday, November 06, 2008

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