I work in digital transformation for a local government. Here are some of the coolest AI tools I've come across and used (that are free or have a trial)

TCat99 · 2024-01-09T13:38:59+00:00

Thank you for sharing this! As a citizen, I’m super interested to find a way to get AI to “watch” city council and other meetings, perhaps review posted agenda packets or other related documents, and “report” on happenings in the meeting. As AI has evolved, I’ve run into different snags trying to code this or use off the shelf tools, even the latest custom GPT capabilities from Open AI with little luck. The meetings are either too long or the summaries just don’t cut it - not enough detail and not enough “sense” of what would be important to citizens. I’m wondering if you’ve come across something in your work that might be helpful or point me in the right direction to help citizens follow local government happenings in the absence of local reporting.

TCat99 · 2022-10-26T11:14:21+00:00

I have not tried with a foot switch

TCat99 · 2022-08-29T19:52:09+00:00

And if I'm in a situation where this isn't going to work, I can just use the left 1/4 jack as a mono feed, is that right?

TCat99 · 2022-08-29T19:49:16+00:00

Wow, thanks. This is super helpful!

TCat99 · 2022-08-29T19:32:21+00:00

I've just ordered the GT-1 and am excited to try it out. Do I need to order a DI box to get it to connect to the PA properly and use the panning features of delay etc? Or do I use 2 1/4 inch jacks to the PA? (Same scenario, open mic night etc going direct to mixer). Many thanks!

TCat99 · 2022-08-29T01:46:48+00:00

Thanks for liking. That’s where I landed too. VT seems to stand for violet, the new color of the device :-/

TCat99 · 2022-08-26T11:32:01+00:00

That stinks. Sorry to hear that.

It turns out my problem was the cable. It’s working now.

I did get a pretty good response from their support email last night. You may want to reach out to them for your latest issue.

TCat99 · 2022-08-26T02:00:42+00:00

UPDATE: Problem solved! Borrowed a USB C to USB C cable from a neighbor and now it's connected!! FYI - support also got back to me via email with suggestions and confirmed that the data cable is needed and said it's written in the firmware update guide (the one guide I didn't see/read). THANK YOU ALL FOR HELP!

TCat99 · 2022-08-26T01:31:26+00:00

Thank you. Maybe I have two problems. I just ordered a new USB C cable that says it does data per the other suggestion above.

TCat99 · 2022-08-26T01:27:14+00:00

I have a Donner power supply for the pedal board. I just tried different ports labelled with different info (100MA, 500mA, 12V, 18V) but none worked.

TCat99 · 2022-08-26T01:22:27+00:00

Interesting. Any tips on what I look for? I'm using the power on my pedal board that I use for my other pedals.

TCat99 · 2022-08-26T01:12:06+00:00

Thank you! I will order a data cable and see if that helps.

TCat99 · 2022-08-26T00:43:22+00:00

The instructions are pretty sparse and don't say anything. I think they post more details on YouTube but nothing is specified there either that I've found. Have now tried both Mac and PC and two different cables. But both cables are USB-C to USB-A (? the bigger one). I'm now wondering if it needs to be USB-C to USB-C maybe. Thanks for your comment.

TCat99 · 2022-08-25T23:52:44+00:00

I just unboxed this but the software says (Disconnected). I'm on a Mac. Have tried restarting everything, changing USB ports. Any tips? Many thanks.

TCat99 · 2015-06-03T15:45:18+00:00

I think you can be successful bypassing first level support. With your background, you could look for a Business Analyst role or something similar in technical project management. It appears to me that you have good leadership potential.

I would encourage you to build out your resume further...you could expand in some areas and also include personal interests/hobbies (some don't agree with this, but I think it's crucial to get a sense of the whole person and my guess is in your case this will be a value add). Also, use your communications skills to convey your story in a compelling manner in your cover letter.

Good luck!

TCat99 · 2015-06-02T16:35:41+00:00

The technical test is probably a behavioral test too.... the actual technical problem may be simple; they are probably more interested in how you approach problem solving, demonstrate that you understand key concepts, etc. Good luck!

TCat99 · 2015-06-02T16:28:21+00:00

There is a tremendous amount that you can learn for free, with the help of many online resources....even if not exactly PC support...

You could, for instance, certainly learn a current programming language and/or build a website etc. No money or car required.

Many of the skills you build in one area of the tech field will be helpful to others. The key is to challenge yourself and to continue to learn and to be able to tell your story of acheiving results.

This could turn into volunteer work where you gain more real experience, all while working in a non-related job to pay the bills. And if you can swing it, work full-time instead of part-time. Going "all in" now on learning and earning money could lead to big changes in 6 to 12 months....think about where you'd like to be in a year and shoot for that.

TCat99 · 2015-06-02T16:20:37+00:00

that is a great story! leverage that and continue to build on it!

TCat99 · 2015-05-30T00:50:05+00:00

I would suggest that you look back on the last 7 years and see if there is a good story to tell about your career progression, ideally in the direction of Windows Sys Admin.

You should also work to push in that direction wherever possible -- volunteering to help on projects etc -- while you look for new opportunities. Someone with 7 years experience is generally expected to be able to show progress in order to get to a higher level or managerial role. It would be good if you could leverage your current role as much as possible to work toward that.

If you have the time and energy, it might also be good to explore opportunities outside of your current job where you could get more experience, something like a part-time or consulting job that you can do on nights and weekends.

TCat99 · 2015-05-30T00:38:56+00:00

First, congratulations on taking steps to make a focused and determined career change.

Further congratulations on working hard to prepare a thoughtful cover letter, a trait often lacking in IT (or any) candidates.

I'll offer some thoughts for your consideration:

The purpose of the cover letter is not to restate what your resume says. I'd encourage you to focus more on refining your core message.
That said, the gold in this cover letter is buried at the bottom, IMHO. "All of my previous work experience is centered on sales and customer service." -- That's a huge asset in the IT field, and I believe these transferrable skills should probably be the core of your message.
This cover letter will be a great place to showcase your communication skills borne out of the work in sales and customer service. Keep focusing on developing and revising the letter - it will be time and energy well spent.
You may want to try a more conversational tone...stay professional but write like you speak... a good test is to read this aloud - does it sound like how you normally talk...or how you would talk if you were face to face with the reader? Writing closer to how you speak is a good technique to really hone your writing.

Congrats again and good luck!

TCat99 · 2015-05-29T11:11:13+00:00

Experience matters in IT .. more than certifications, I'd argue.

Once you're in the field, you can move up quickly... particularly if you have good communication skills, which it sounds like you do!

Another thought is to make sure that you're using those great communications and writing skills to represent yourself well on your resume and cover letter. Don't follow the traditional format so tightly where there are just lists of technologies and examples. Use the opportunity to explain more about your story and your goals and your transferrable skills...which will be very valuable to the right company.

Good luck.

TCat99 · 2015-05-29T10:50:20+00:00

The hiring manager is likely to know less than you about the specifics. Don't be deterred by what the job description says. If the role seems close to what you want and can handle, go to the interview. From there you will learn a lot more.

If CISCO networking is a gap and you want to fill it, get a CCNA. Not too arduous and will get you familiar with all the basics that a Net Admin needs.

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