My writings on technology and entrepreneurship
written by Reuben Cummings on Mar 9, 2017 ~ 12 minute read
This post is adapted (in part) from talks I gave at Open Data Day Arusha on March 4, 2017.
About a month before International Open Data Day was set to commence, I received an …
written by Reuben Cummings on Feb 9, 2017 ~ 6 minute read
Twelve months. That's how long it's been since my last client projected ended. So what have I been doing the past year? I hear you ask. Aside from watching my savings dwindle, I've put a lot of effort into improving my open source projects,…
written by Reuben Cummings on Dec 14, 2016 ~ 9 minute read
For those of you keeping track, I've now redesigned my website for the second time since its inception. I created my first website with the static site generator (SSG) Octopress. This first site contained a blog, project portfolio, archive…
written by Reuben Cummings on Jun 10, 2010 ~ 4 minute read
A lot has happened over the past month. I arrived in Sumbawanga on Tuesday, May 18th to join CNFA on a field day demonstration. We spent the first few days making arrangements in preparation for Friday's demonstration. On Friday we arrived to the site, a l…
After leaving Dar on the 2nd, I headed south to Mbeya to meet Daniel. The plan was to join up with CNFA for their farmer exhibitions. However, upon arriving to the CNFA office on Monday, we learned that the exhibitions were on hold pending funding. So to m…
Last week I concluded my trip to Dar es Salaam with Philemon for the CNFA Agrodealers Convention. Wanting to make the most out of my time there, I arrived a few days early so that I could meet with some organizations headquartered there. I arrived late Wed…