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Title: 100% developer delegate proposal: valzav.payroll.testz
Post by: valzav on December 23, 2014, 11:06:40 pm
My name is Valentine (also known as valzav on this forum) and I’m working on BitShares Client full time since June 2014.

A little bit about me:
I’m full stack developer, very passionate about user interfaces and UX. My past experience includes 15 years of professional software developer career with expertise in financial software; internet marketing software; C++, C#, Ruby, JavaScript programming languages; back end and web/front end development.

About my past achievements:
- Polished out GUI architecture, the development stack (QT container + Angular HTML5 + RPC toolkit communication layer) we are using now has proven itself to be very flexible and helps us move forward rapidly.
- Intensively worked on BitShares GUI, implemented a lot of features, fixed a lot of issues.
- Developed acceptance testing framework that is now actively used by several BitShares core developers to test the toolkit.
- Developed accounts registrations faucet website (http://faucet.bitshares.org) and added support to the GUI (it’s available in version 0.4.27.2 that we've released today).
- Proposed referral program idea https://bitsharestalk.org/index.php?topic=11356.0 and made proof of concept implementation.


Future plans:
- There is new GUI version under development, we expect it to be much more user friendly, lighter and easier to use for both novice and advanced users. It’s going to have modular architecture so it would be easier to extend it for independent developers. There are plans to support plugins/installable applications (find some of my thoughts on this topic there https://bitsharestalk.org/index.php?topic=11594.msg152852#msg152852). New GUI would support both light weight and regular toolkit backends. There would be some changes to the development stack: on QT side we are migrating from QTWebKit to QTWebEngine, on Web side we are going to stick to AngularJS but replace presentation layer with Zurb Foundation for Apps - this would allow us to simplify presentation layer, improve performance and allow nice animated transitions.
- The same acceptance testing framework I mentioned above that now is used for toolkit testing can be adopted for GUI testing as well, I’m planning to incorporate it into the new GUI.
- Another great development, in which I want to be involved, is various marketing and referral campaigns - I had a lot of conversation with nullstreet folks and also today I’ve talked to Adam, and looks like we all agree that referral programs can be essential for a big marketing push planned for Q1 2015.
- Hope I would have time or some one’s help to create a web site that collects BitShares markets data and statics and represents it via nice looking charts, something like this http://www.ripplecharts.com/#/

Focus points:
- Perfect UX - simplicity; beautifully looking polished interfaces; better explanation of complex things; performance - UIs shouldn’t be laggish.
- Quality - more focus on testing; better architecture - I hope to make a lot of things more simple and straightforward in the new GUI.

I want to thank all BitShares community for being so enthusiastic and passionate at all times - this really makes my work much more meaningful and enjoyable. I want to thank whoever contributes with their skills and ideas - coders, marketers, translators, forum participants - you really make things happen, I think the most valuable BitShares asset is BitShare community. A special thanks to TestZ for running my delegate. 

Please vote for valzav.payroll.testz . Hope to gain your support. Have a great holidays.
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Post by: onceuponatime on December 23, 2014, 11:50:49 pm
Thanks for all your efforts. Will vote for you.
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Post by: jsidhu on December 23, 2014, 11:52:04 pm
greAt!
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Post by: robrigo on December 23, 2014, 11:54:36 pm
You have my support. Voted.
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Post by: Xeldal on December 23, 2014, 11:58:26 pm
 +5%
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Post by: jamesc on December 24, 2014, 12:30:18 am
It is all true.  I would add your very flexible, easy going, and open to a variety of ideas... + eats healthy .. I have voted for you!
Title: Re: 100% developer delegate proposal: valzav.payroll.testz
Post by: CLains on December 24, 2014, 01:37:55 am
 +5%
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Post by: BTSdac on December 24, 2014, 01:40:18 am
I will vote you  +5%
Title: Re: 100% developer delegate proposal: valzav.payroll.testz
Post by: donkeypong on December 24, 2014, 03:08:25 am
FYI everyone, Valzav also contributes meaningfully to the nullstreet marketing group & has worked on the faucet. I'll support you as a delegate.
Title: Re: 100% developer delegate proposal: valzav.payroll.testz
Post by: liondani on December 24, 2014, 03:59:47 am
 +5% it's a no-brainer decision to vote you
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Post by: Shentist on December 24, 2014, 10:05:39 am
good post  +5% and i vote for you!
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Post by: cgafeng on December 24, 2014, 10:14:32 am
vote
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Post by: clayop on December 24, 2014, 10:22:35 am
Voted and added to my slate
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Post by: Gentso1 on December 24, 2014, 02:00:35 pm
also voting for you
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Post by: cass on December 24, 2014, 02:22:50 pm
Quote
I want to thank all BitShares community for being so enthusiastic and passionate at all times - this really makes my work much more meaningful and enjoyable. I want to thank whoever contributes with their skills and ideas - coders, marketers, translators, forum participants - you really make things happen, I think the most valuable BitShares asset is BitShare community. A special thanks to TestZ for running my delegate. 

Thank you Valentine for your great work! Will vote for sure!
Merry Christmas & hopefully happy holidays!
Title: Re: 100% developer delegate proposal: valzav.payroll.testz
Post by: boombastic on December 25, 2014, 05:50:16 am
will vote for you


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Title: Re: 100% developer delegate proposal: valzav.payroll.testz
Post by: valzav on January 03, 2015, 05:21:32 pm
Thank you to all of you who voted, but this seems to be not enough - currently my delegate is at position #141 with 1.4% votes.
My financial situation seems to be worsening - several days ago I've received the last pay check from I3, I've payed ~$1000 for delegate registration, so it's going to take two weeks to break even. Also $2,000 delegate payroll at current BTS price is much lower than my monthly expenses, so eventually I need to eat up from BTS stake - this is the last thing I want to do being bullish on BTS, having at least one delegate would decrease the rate I spend my stake, so I hope to survive until the time delegate salary catches up my expenses rate.
Please help me to promote this post in other languages/communities.
Title: Re: 100% developer delegate proposal: valzav.payroll.testz
Post by: bytemaster on January 03, 2015, 05:23:24 pm
Thank you to all of you who voted, but this seems to be not enough - currently my delegate is at position #141 with 1.4% votes.
My financial situation seems to be worsening - several days ago I've received the last pay check from I3, I've payed ~$1000 for delegate registration, so it's going to take two weeks to break even. Also $2,000 delegate payroll at current BTS price is much lower than my monthly expenses, so eventually I need to eat up from BTS stake - this is the last thing I want to do being bullish on BTS, having at least one delegate would decrease the rate I spend my stake, so I hope to survive until the time delegate salary catches up my expenses rate.
Please help me to promote this post in other languages/communities.

I'll vote for you on monday. 
Title: Re: 100% developer delegate proposal: valzav.payroll.testz
Post by: donkeypong on January 03, 2015, 05:48:46 pm
Thank you to all of you who voted, but this seems to be not enough - currently my delegate is at position #141 with 1.4% votes.
My financial situation seems to be worsening - several days ago I've received the last pay check from I3, I've payed ~$1000 for delegate registration, so it's going to take two weeks to break even. Also $2,000 delegate payroll at current BTS price is much lower than my monthly expenses, so eventually I need to eat up from BTS stake - this is the last thing I want to do being bullish on BTS, having at least one delegate would decrease the rate I spend my stake, so I hope to survive until the time delegate salary catches up my expenses rate.
Please help me to promote this post in other languages/communities.

Thanks for your hard work. To you and anyone else who depends on this financially, hang in there a little longer. The solution is to increase the market cap and, with it, the delegate payments. This can only happen when we have a functional client and can refer people to it. Once it's built, the value will increase again.
Title: Re: 100% developer delegate proposal: valzav.payroll.testz
Post by: vegolino on January 04, 2015, 12:56:53 pm
Voted  :)
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Post by: oldman on January 04, 2015, 04:44:48 pm
Thank you to all of you who voted, but this seems to be not enough - currently my delegate is at position #141 with 1.4% votes.
My financial situation seems to be worsening - several days ago I've received the last pay check from I3, I've payed ~$1000 for delegate registration, so it's going to take two weeks to break even. Also $2,000 delegate payroll at current BTS price is much lower than my monthly expenses, so eventually I need to eat up from BTS stake - this is the last thing I want to do being bullish on BTS, having at least one delegate would decrease the rate I spend my stake, so I hope to survive until the time delegate salary catches up my expenses rate.
Please help me to promote this post in other languages/communities.

I'll vote for you on monday.

As will I.
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Post by: CalabiYau on January 04, 2015, 05:09:50 pm
Voted !
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Post by: markt on January 04, 2015, 08:08:26 pm
Hope this works out, will vote for you!
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Post by: carpet ride on January 04, 2015, 08:39:20 pm
Voted.


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Post by: muse-umum on January 04, 2015, 11:06:42 pm
voted.
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Post by: cass on January 04, 2015, 11:47:00 pm
Thank you to all of you who voted, but this seems to be not enough - currently my delegate is at position #141 with 1.4% votes.
My financial situation seems to be worsening - several days ago I've received the last pay check from I3, I've payed ~$1000 for delegate registration, so it's going to take two weeks to break even. Also $2,000 delegate payroll at current BTS price is much lower than my monthly expenses, so eventually I need to eat up from BTS stake - this is the last thing I want to do being bullish on BTS, having at least one delegate would decrease the rate I spend my stake, so I hope to survive until the time delegate salary catches up my expenses rate.
Please help me to promote this post in other languages/communities.

yes a chinese post would be indeed good  +5%

maybe cn-members could help you for chinese community
Title: Re: 100% developer delegate proposal: valzav.payroll.testz
Post by: xeroc on January 05, 2015, 12:34:18 pm
going to add you to my slate on the next update .. probably today
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Post by: onceuponatime on January 06, 2015, 12:48:05 am
Thank you to all of you who voted, but this seems to be not enough - currently my delegate is at position #141 with 1.4% votes.
My financial situation seems to be worsening - several days ago I've received the last pay check from I3, I've payed ~$1000 for delegate registration, so it's going to take two weeks to break even. Also $2,000 delegate payroll at current BTS price is much lower than my monthly expenses, so eventually I need to eat up from BTS stake - this is the last thing I want to do being bullish on BTS, having at least one delegate would decrease the rate I spend my stake, so I hope to survive until the time delegate salary catches up my expenses rate.
Please help me to promote this post in other languages/communities.

I'll vote for you on monday.

Reminder for Dan (because I know you have ten million things on your mind).
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Post by: roadscape on January 06, 2015, 03:01:59 am
Somehow I hadn't voted for you yet. I've used your web wallet code to guide me. Thank you for your contributions! :)
Title: Re: 100% developer delegate proposal: valzav.payroll.testz
Post by: jamesc on January 06, 2015, 02:51:12 pm
I already voted for you but I voting again!  ok, joking I'm posting again!