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Capstone Concept

Laurel Olkinetzky

Problem Statement #1

      A "time bank" consists of people who have agreed to use time as currency amidst members. It's likened to a gift economy or bartering system that values skills of every kind and supports strengthening an interdependent, self-sufficient, and connected community. While there have been many attempted technological implementations of the time bank model, there are two main issues that have not been resolved: the reliance on the commitment of a single organizer, and bad or outdated tools and UI.

      It has become a cliche in the world of alternative communities to hear "what happened to the 'x' timebank?" Member engagement is often dependent on one organized and connected individual. The organizer keeps the community connected and engaged. This person recommends member connections based on skills and personal interests, tracks hours within the community, and organizes socials. Wh

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Laurel Olkinetzky
pronouns: They/Them, She/Her

Laurel’s experience is substantive and multifaceted. Prior to studying at Ada, they served as Campaign Director and Organizer for various progressive initiatives. In this role, they ensured the continual increase of campaign efficiency and effectiveness while retaining an unwavering attention to core values, mission, and objectives. Laurel was tasked with certifying that operations were compliant, reliable, and supportive of senior management confidence. Thus, with a career steeped in the marriage of managing operations and strategic planning, Laurel was immersed in the trends changing the industry of Data Management and Data forecasting. This fueled a profound interest in technology. Laurel hopes to work in adjacent areas after attending Ada Developers Academy: leveraging Big Data and Machine Learning to advance creative solutions for any issue before them.

In Laurel, any company will gain the value of an experienced perspective, a growth mindset, cl