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I Need Coffee - Episode 170- Live from Berlin El Salvador!1. Live Stream Setup Improvements: - Improved audio by disabling noise and echo cancellation on the streaming platform. - Addressed mirrored video issue during the stream.2. Life in Berlin, El Salvador: - Highlighted challenges of living in Berlin, El Salvador, including daily problem-solving (e.g., trash management, water supply). - Noted the presence of coconut trees at the office, posing a risk to parked cars due to falling coconuts.3. Weekend Activities: - Conducted English classes at the ERP Center of Excellence on Saturday. - Visited San Miguel for shopping at Metro Centro, Walmart, Super Selecto, and PriceMart (El Salvador’s Costco equivalent). - Observed a volcano visible from San Miguel’s shopping areas, emphasizing the region’s volcanic landscape.4. Cybersecurity and Technology: - Daughter’s cybersecurity internship focusing on Entra, conditional access, and Defender. - Using SonicWall Cloud Secure Edge for seamless VPN-like connectivity via SAML authentication through Entra. - Challenges with Microsoft Intune for device management; ongoing efforts to configure Defender for Business.5. Berlin English Academy: - Hosting English classes at the office. - Plans for a four-month training program starting in October to prepare locals for seasonal call center jobs (November–January).6. Local Challenges and Solutions: - Installed a fortified trash can to prevent animals (e.g., cats) from scattering trash, addressing a local issue. - Implementing a 2,500-liter water tank with a concrete platform to ensure independent water supply for the office/house. - Dealt with a power outage during a storm, prompting plans to acquire backup lighting (lanterns).7. Cultural Observations: - Introduced fresh cherries (imported from the U.S.) to the Berlin team, a rare and expensive treat locally. - Shared a homemade ramen meal with the team, incorporating local and imported ingredients.8. Work Projects: - Team member Ronald learning Continia Document Capture for AP automation, troubleshooting configuration issues. - Franklin conducting web API testing to resolve version-related issues (25.5 to 26.0). - Joselyn training in Power BI and DAX for complex financial reporting. - David working on configuration packages for a customer with over 10,000 inventory items.9. Documentation Challenges: - Struggles with maintaining Product Requirement Documents (PRDs) in Word for customer presentation, while needing markdown/text for AI tools (e.g., Copilot, Cursor). - Seeking a workflow to sync Word and markdown files to avoid version control issues.10. Upcoming Events and Training: - Anti-Syphon cybersecurity training recommended, including a cloud security course (July 11) and summer camp (July 21–22). - DynamicsCon regional meetups scheduled in multiple cities (June–September). - Summit NA event planned for October 20–23 in Orlando, Florida.11. Infrastructure and Maintenance: - Addressing a roof leak and poor wiring issues at the office. - Power bill for the office (with heavy AC use) was $50, considered high locally but low by U.S. standards.12. Coffee Setup: - Described a pour-over coffee setup using a Hario V60, Kin Grinder K6, and Salvadoran electric kettle, well-received by the team.13. Personal Note: - Speaker mentioned feeling tired and achy due to a cold, impacting the stream’s energy.
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