Interview with Tony Kinnett

Tony Kinnett is a student a Maranatha Baptist University. He has some background in the tech field and is a born again believer of Jesus Christ.

What is your background in the technology field?

I have always been really interested in computers. At the age of two I got a windows computer from my grandma and I would mess around with it for a good portion of the day. As I grew older I taught myself as much as I could until a friend of mine, that is currently a Junior at MIT, brought me under his wing. He taught me everything that I know. I have worked for two technological social media networks, a freelance code debugger and programer and worked with a couple major gaming companies.

How has your knowledge in this field given you opportunity for witness? 

There are a lot of oppurtunities to witness. Being a moderator at different sites gave me a oppertunity to witness to those for Christ. Also, being able to help those I was assisting or helping gave me a chance to witness on the field.

In what ways have you used your knowledge in ministry?

Christian schools and churches have always been behind in the technology and science field. Its very easy to help a church in this way and that's something that I like doing. Whether it be helping at the IT department at my school or other churches, its great being able to use my in the ministry where God has given me talent in.

How has this area of expertise helped grow your faith?

As in any medium that could grow your faith there will be times when you can't comprehend what your should be doing. You have to rely in the Lord's guidance in that situation. There also will be times when I had to interact with someone that I didn't want to or work for a company that I did not want to but the Lord gave me strength to persevere.

What would you tell someone trying to keep their church up to date in tech?

It will be a challenge. One of the biggest struggles of the modern fundamentalist movements is a phobia for technology. Churches think that if we bring in technology we would be turning into a contemporary church. I would approach it as updating the church to bring about more efficient means of spreading the gospel.

Any further advise?

You can come under a lot of temptation and a lot of fire in this field. Anyone who is pursuing a interest in the technological field should always have a watchful mind and a watchful heart. Always stay constant in your walk of faith.

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A company by the name of WiTricity is working on making wireless energy for multiple uses. The technology is the transferring of electric energy or power over a distance without any wires. If they could achieve this feat our entire way of charging and powering up devices totally changes.

Key aspects of the technology

• Electricity - The flow of electrons (current) through a conductor (like a wire), or charges through the atmosphere (like lightning).  A convenient way for energy to get from one place to another!
•  Magnetism - A fundamental force of nature, which causes certain types of materials to attract or repel each other. Permanent magnets, like the ones on your refrigerator and the earth’s magnetic field, are examples of objects having constant magnetic fields.
•  Electromagnetism:  A term for the interdependence of time-varying electric and magnetic fields. For example, it turns out that an oscillating magnetic field produces an electric field and an oscillating electric field produces a magnetic field. 
• Magnetic Induction: A loop or coil of conductive material like copper, carrying an alternating current (AC), is a very efficient structure for generating or capturing a magnetic field.

  
Achieving this technology

If WiTricity Corp. could bring this new technology to fruition, power cords would become a distance memory. Start saving your money now to be part of the generation to bring about wireless energy. This new technology could completely revolutionize the world.


Source: http://www.witricity.com/index.html

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• Two different models  
• IOS 8 operating system
• Upgraded maps
• New specialized apps

 What is crazy is Apple didn't stop there. One of the features that is rumored to happen is having the screen made out of sapphire glass; the type of glass that it uses for the camera lenses and fingerprint sensor in the iPhone 5s. It also incorporates a solar cell embedded into the screen to serve as a power source.

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What made you interested in technology?

I have always had an interest in things scientific and mathematical. I have two sons, one is a web developer turned attorney and the other is a software developer. I have been exposed to that. My wife has been involved in computer graphics for a good share of her life so I have been immersed in that.

How many years have you been in the IT department at Maranatha?

A couple years.

What are some of your responsibilities at MBU?

My position is unique. I have two offices; chief information officer and facilities manager. As a facilities manager I oversee the facility related things, buildings and grounds as well as the distance education program in the IT. My responsibilities are as much academic as they are technology and that's really my background.

What are some of your favorite tech devices for work?

Desktop computer and a smartphone.

What are some of your favorite tech devices for personal use?

At home I use a laptop and a Virtual Private Network. Through the VPN I can access my computer at my other office. I prefer my desktop because of the bigger screen and the keyboard.

What advice would you give someone pursuing your field of work?

Get a undergrad degree in computer science or information systems management. After that it depends on what area you want to go in. If you want to be a computer programer get a masters degree in that or if you want to go more into the management direction get a Master of Business Administration with a heavy technology emphasis or a masters degree in information management.

Is there anything else you would like to add?

The thing about the IT area is what some people call a meritocracy. People who are good are successful, the people who are not are looking for something else to do. I have a good friend that has a son that started college but never finished and is now a share-point developer that makes over a hundred-thousand dollars a year. If you are good, there is a place for you, if your mediocre its a tough world. It is a very competitive area in terms of pay. Those who are good do very well those who are not struggle. If you are interested in the area know as much as you can and be as good as you can.

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Prototype Switchable Glass phone

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• Super thin (200 times smaller than the human hair)
• Shatter and scratch prof
• 25 % lighter and cheaper than the iphone 5
• Both sides of the screen are touch screen.

Components of the OLED screens

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Disadvantages for the OLED screens:

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