tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79853302024-02-03T11:17:22.077-05:00Michael Giraldo's BlogMichael Giraldo's BlogAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023834411419188953noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985330.post-85343695289192640092008-05-21T09:33:00.003-04:002009-04-29T18:10:31.030-04:00the posting of the monthhere is your update! i got a job i like!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Michael Giraldo (http://www.michaelgirlado.com)</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023834411419188953noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985330.post-22526617756689620592007-04-08T21:50:00.000-04:002007-04-08T22:23:37.849-04:00Empty of CashFor the last week I have been without a car, since loosing my only key last weekend. Volkswagen was able provided me with a full set of keys a on Saturday. Last night at the meetup event at the Hangge Uppe in Chicago my wallet got lost and then appeared in the mens bathroom empty of cash. So it been kinda of roller coaster week. It's been a fun week even with in spite everything thats happen. <a href="http://newintown.meetup.com/581/calendar/5629657/"></a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Michael Giraldo (http://www.michaelgirlado.com)</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023834411419188953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985330.post-61473653566194033832007-03-28T02:58:00.000-04:002007-03-28T03:03:04.817-04:00How Meet to PeopleFor the first time in in long time I am up late. Saturday I went to MeetUp event (meetup.com) here in Chicago and had great time. I am planning going to the next MeetUp event at salsa dance club Rumba, suggested by yours truly.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Michael Giraldo (http://www.michaelgirlado.com)</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023834411419188953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985330.post-77179621660513629552007-01-03T14:49:00.000-05:002007-01-03T14:52:38.580-05:00Happy New YearBlogger is finally out of beta. So I have merged by accounts hopefully my blogging will pick up.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Michael Giraldo (http://www.michaelgirlado.com)</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023834411419188953noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985330.post-1165880525399883982006-12-11T18:34:00.000-05:002006-12-11T18:42:05.406-05:00To Each Their OwnCame into the office today and realized that I am finally getting into the rhythm of things. Audit here at Altria is different from that of Tyco. Tyco was learning the process through testing, which I found effective; however it could lead to over testing with inexperience. Altria is the understanding the process then testing, with the reverse of effect of under testing. With a little more time and training things will workout just fine. I got into the most interesting conversation about whatnots with Justyna our new member to the Kraft-London-Team. She’s midway through a PhD of Internal Audit, Mr. Termine would be most jealous. Now only if I could find a place to live.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Michael Giraldo (http://www.michaelgirlado.com)</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023834411419188953noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985330.post-1165100665160194722006-12-02T17:59:00.000-05:002006-12-02T18:04:25.170-05:00Not Homeless YetFor being a techie to people. I have never posted to Craigslist. That has changed today I posted a request for a roommate in the Chicago area. After realizing that buying a house is does not have a financial benefit. See post below:<br /><br />What I am Looking for:<br /><br />I am looking to rent a spacious room; enough to fit a queen size bed and other personal belongings. I would also like garage parking or secure parking and in-unit laundry in the following locations, Evanston, Lakeview, Glenview, and Chicago.<br /><br />I am in early 20's, I have master's degree, speak Spanish, Colombian, travel for work, new to Chicago, born in Miami, studied in Boston, lived in Princeton,NJ for a while and my favorite city is Barcelona, Spain.<br /><br />Other: http:///www.michaelgiraldo.com<br /><br />Summary:<br /><br />(1) One Room<br />(2) Parking<br />(3) In-Unit Laundry<br />(4) Other things a plus :o)<div class="blogger-post-footer">Michael Giraldo (http://www.michaelgirlado.com)</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023834411419188953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985330.post-1161979952390468282006-10-27T16:04:00.001-04:002008-03-19T02:10:56.824-04:00Good Times....---My Good Bye @ Tyco---<br />This team is one of a kind, such amazing people, with great leadership, you will be missed. I appreciate the good times, the learning experience, the late nights in Rio, and the beaches in Barcelona. Thank you to those that have made the last 18 months at Audit a memorable experience.<br /><br />Today is my last day at Tyco. I will be starting a similar job in Chicago, IL next Tuesday. If you’re in Chicago contact me.<br /><br />Keep In Touch:<br /><br />Michael Giraldo<br />+1.617.306.2716<br /><a href="mailto:Michael.Giraldo@gmail">Michael.Giraldo@gmail</a> (personal)<br /><a href="http://www.michaelgiraldo.com/">http://www.michaelgiraldo.com</a> (site)<br /><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelgiraldo">http://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelgiraldo</a> (linkedin)<div class="blogger-post-footer">Michael Giraldo (http://www.michaelgirlado.com)</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023834411419188953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985330.post-1152272833931750442006-07-07T07:46:00.000-04:002006-07-07T07:47:13.946-04:00Long Night...Early StartSo first time in long time I pulled an all nighters. I made the best of the time updated this blog, performed maintenance on server and some reading. On the 4 th the IPOD broke luckily I was in the New York City and went to Apple Store (59th and 5 Ave). The ipod was still covered that under extend warranty for another 20 days, good buy on the extend warranty :o) Apple Genius (that’s what they call their tech support) gave me a new 4G IPOD. Lost all the song rating so the shuffle is playing most random songs another 18 months to reprogram. The 4 th in the city was pretty cool see the pictures (link: ) it was Catherine first Independence Day in the States, Rachna the girl can talk and Joe rush across the city to get trained almost killed him.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Michael Giraldo (http://www.michaelgirlado.com)</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023834411419188953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985330.post-1150657257214311822006-06-18T15:00:00.000-04:002006-06-18T15:00:57.223-04:00BA, ArgentinaI am currently in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It’s an impressive city with European feeling and walking friendly. One of the top city is south America. Last night I went to this great sushi restaurant Sushi Club amazing 3 rolls with a glass of wine and desert for 40 USD dollars with tip. It was midnight when I was done with my meal so I went to a nearby club which came highly recommend. However at midnight the club is vacant not a soul insight. Talk about starting late I check around the clubs don’t getting going until you 2:00 AM. Talk about culture clash in most places in the USA clubs are closing or close to last call. To end the story I left the club at 1:00 AM still mostly empty and in bed long before the party got started.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Michael Giraldo (http://www.michaelgirlado.com)</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023834411419188953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985330.post-1145761359188747882006-04-22T22:52:00.000-04:002006-04-22T23:02:39.196-04:00Restart…So after what seems to be months (a long time in audit years) I am finally starting an audit in about a week. I have also got the opportunity to Brazil. Hopefully this time the Brazil consultant will hopefully finally issue me a 5 year visa. This might not seem like a big deal; however this is the third time applying for a visa in the last 6 months.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Michael Giraldo (http://www.michaelgirlado.com)</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023834411419188953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985330.post-1144867591550547122006-04-12T14:35:00.000-04:002006-04-12T14:46:31.556-04:00Digital Magic…<A HREF='http://www.bnbworks.net/mg/blog/mgiraldo/uploaded_images/IMG_0001-791090.jpg'><IMG SRC='http://www.bnbworks.net/mg/blog/mgiraldo/uploaded_images/IMG_0001-789534.jpg' border=0 alt='' style='clear:all;float:left;margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; cursor:hand'></A>This picture is the first from my new PowerShot S80 camera. The 8.0 mega pixels might come in handy some day. I am not sure what I will be doing with my new “shine toy” but hopefully I will be traveling soon. My recent audit got canceled so no California. <a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a> <div class="blogger-post-footer">Michael Giraldo (http://www.michaelgirlado.com)</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023834411419188953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985330.post-1144692008947101732006-04-10T13:53:00.000-04:002006-04-10T14:00:09.680-04:00What’s my future?Well recently I was asked to determine what my future career plans. Since, as long I can remember I want to do great things with Information Technology & Business. I never imagined that would have been IT Auditor traveling world, which is where I am today and grateful for it. So what’s next?<div class="blogger-post-footer">Michael Giraldo (http://www.michaelgirlado.com)</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023834411419188953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985330.post-1123335578387343962005-08-06T09:39:00.000-04:002005-08-06T09:39:39.050-04:00Where is the time?What a week! I am assigned to coordinate with Deloitte a data quality audit. The Tyco senior on the audit was out in training at being of the week. The Tyco manager is working on other projects in Lexington, MA. So, all week I have been working one-on-one with Deloitte and the Tyco Segments executives, and managers providing instructions and coordinating the logistics of the audit. What an experience! So, surreal and I am only in my early 20’s. <br /><br />Next week I am in the first week of Six Sigma training, so I will be out of contact for most the day. Also, I am taking mini-crash course on Portuguese. Next weekend I will be Boston to catch up with the crew. <br /><br />Biz Lesson: don't email but CALL things get done quicker.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Michael Giraldo (http://www.michaelgirlado.com)</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023834411419188953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985330.post-1121641711337764612005-07-18T01:10:00.000-04:002005-07-17T19:10:40.550-04:00A Sunday in Spain...Well after a Saturday at the beach. I spent most of Sunday out of the sun. I am glad to say that I did get something done. For one, I finally finished reading the Tyco Corporate Audit newsletter, that’s random to have that as an accomplishment :o) Other than that I have finished gift shopping. Oh, you would never believe this. I was able to get my prescription from a local hospital in less than five minutes. I swear I am telling the truth. This doesn’t seem like a big thing. However, think about how long it takes to get a prescription in the United States and how much it would cost. I forgot to mention that the doctor visit was free.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Michael Giraldo (http://www.michaelgirlado.com)</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023834411419188953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985330.post-1121288312895515192005-07-13T22:57:00.000-04:002005-07-13T17:13:18.463-04:00It's EndingI GOT A DATE TO GO HOME. <br /><br />“Please ensure that he is back by July 22nd. There will not be any more extensions. Regards” - Arif Dar<br /><br />As you can read my <span style="font-style:italic;">European forensic rotation </span>is done next Friday.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Michael Giraldo (http://www.michaelgirlado.com)</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023834411419188953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985330.post-1120257496791674862005-07-01T12:37:00.000-04:002005-07-01T18:42:53.410-04:00In Spain Doing Something….<p class="MsoNormal">Well I have been here so long really it feels like a second home. The project I am working seems to never come to end; everyday it seems to grow and the deadline just gets closer. Well, it feels that I am pseudo managing a team of temps. This is kind of strange to find myself in a position so soon where people look to me to regular advice. They have been a great group of temps and the work is nothing first class even after a 12 hour day. <span style=""> </span>Today was the last day of one the temps and I am already planning for a replacement. Is anyone looking for some work? :oP<span style=""> </span>Well that will have to wait until Monday. <span style=""> </span>Other than that I got to make plans for the weekend, I think I am going to spend at the beach. I love the beach.</p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Michael Giraldo (http://www.michaelgirlado.com)</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023834411419188953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985330.post-1118560640291318472005-06-12T03:09:00.000-04:002005-07-13T17:02:23.216-04:00@ Spain - Daps<p class="MsoNormal">Daps, is little restaurant I found last night near the hotel. It's the first good restaurant that I have found in this city. They had great service and I even<span style=""> </span>caught the host<span style=""> </span>cleaning the door knob :o)<span style=""> </span>the meal was good I had fish for starters, fish as the main plate and dessert like always plus a glass of white wine. The whole thing took about two hours which gave me time to get some R&R after spending the whole day walking <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Barcelona</st1:place></st1:City>.<span style=""> </span>Oh yeah..... I should post something about <st1:place st="on"><st1:city st="on">Barcelona</st1:City></st1:place>....</p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Michael Giraldo (http://www.michaelgirlado.com)</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023834411419188953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985330.post-1117992082581791812005-06-05T13:12:00.000-04:002005-06-05T13:21:22.586-04:00@ SpainSo i made it out of princeton, NJ. Now, I am in Bracelona, Spain. The jet lag was one of the worst. I got to the hotel (AC Irla), and took a nice nap. When, I woke up I came to realize that all of Bracelona is closed on Sunday. Good thing I was napping all day. But, all this means that i got no place to eat.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Michael Giraldo (http://www.michaelgirlado.com)</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023834411419188953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985330.post-1113795528636368942005-04-17T23:33:00.000-04:002005-04-18T14:53:59.316-04:00God Rested on SundayIf god rested on sunday. Why can't I? really it only seems fair. :o) well, today was another day of doing homework, waking up late, and watching tv! Last night, I went to wal-mart with my friends after mid-night. Wat a BLAST. However, after nearly two hours I spent over 100 dollars. I also fell in love with tax free NH. WoW which I was the rest of the world was like that. Well maybe someday.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Michael Giraldo (http://www.michaelgirlado.com)</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023834411419188953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985330.post-1112985668283915092005-04-08T14:36:00.000-04:002005-04-08T14:41:08.283-04:00Another FridayI can't believe that it's been a week. Life seems to be just BLAH. I know that in the past 7 days much has not happen. Well, I did go to the gym everyday :o) Went out for drinks. I did go to the supermarket again. However, it doesn't count. I don't think I have learned anything this week. I am just bored I am ready to leave school. I want surround myself with new things, new places, new people, and NEW FOOD.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Michael Giraldo (http://www.michaelgirlado.com)</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023834411419188953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985330.post-1112406611750996442005-04-01T20:46:00.000-05:002005-04-01T22:53:57.403-05:00Thank God It's FridayWell, welcome to friday. Let me tell you about the many things I did today. Adding it all together it adds up to NOTHING. :oP I still have the weekend to do something. Who knows what I will do. Got any ideas? This update is for that special friend. :o)<div class="blogger-post-footer">Michael Giraldo (http://www.michaelgirlado.com)</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023834411419188953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985330.post-1108235644938908922005-02-12T14:06:00.000-05:002005-02-12T14:14:04.940-05:00So Time Passes...Well, I can't remember the last time that I posted to my blog. Well, only thing to do is to be a better blogger in the future. So, School started a while back, but it feels like it should be over by now. This last semester it seems that are coming to an end pretty quickly. Everyone has been out looking for their "dream job." I am glad that I am done searching, it's great not to have to be looking, and I remember the stress and how much time job searching consumed. I would not wish upon anyone. I wish you and all my friends the best of luck finding their dream job. It's out there just got to keep looking. I’m off...<br /><br />P.S. Pictures Have Been Updated<div class="blogger-post-footer">Michael Giraldo (http://www.michaelgirlado.com)</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023834411419188953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985330.post-1103763997952337482004-12-22T20:06:00.000-05:002005-02-12T14:15:59.610-05:00At Florida Airport....<div class="audblog"><a class="audLink" href="http://www.audioblogger.com/media/40003/126301.mp3"><img class="audImg" alt="this is an audio post - click to play" src="http://www.audioblogger.com/media/images/audioblogger.gif" border="0" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Michael Giraldo (http://www.michaelgirlado.com)</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023834411419188953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985330.post-1102713310758829222004-12-10T16:08:00.000-05:002004-12-10T17:32:50.253-05:00Welcome to Friday... <p class="MsoNormal">Well, as you might have guessed today is Friday. The weather rather sucks today, mostly because of that wet rain! :oP Plus, the cold does not make the wet rain any better, but just makes COLD WET RAIN, which rather sucks too! So, I am hoping today I would find out about the really kool internship at Tyco International, today. But it is getting closer to end of business day, an nothing, great another weekend that I have to wait! I am hoping to get off campus time this weekend, the Ocean 12 movie looks good. Back to doing homework, Hurray SCHOOL! </p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Michael Giraldo (http://www.michaelgirlado.com)</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023834411419188953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985330.post-1101741280248529282004-11-29T10:14:00.000-05:002005-02-12T14:16:45.456-05:00The SuperMarket is SUPER<div class="audblog"><a class="audLink" href="http://www.audioblogger.com/media/40003/118626.mp3"><img class="audImg" alt="this is an audio post - click to play" src="http://www.audioblogger.com/media/images/audioblogger.gif" border="0" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Michael Giraldo (http://www.michaelgirlado.com)</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023834411419188953noreply@blogger.com0