Wikimedia Engineering/2012-13 Goals

'''This page is the beginning of a template for the 2012-13 engineering goals of the Wikimedia Foundation's tech department. It's still in the early developmental stages.'''

Each section should include the following:


 * Goal statement (what are we trying to achieve)
 * Rationale (how does this project relate to our overall strategy)
 * Resources (broad outline of current and additional resources assigned to this project, including % allocation for partially allocated or part-time staff)
 * Activities (what concrete work will be undertaken through this project)
 * Outputs and outcomes (what will the delta be to current state as a result of this project, in terms of metrics, new functionality, new process, and ultimately towards our strategic goals)
 * Timeline (when will major milestones of this project be hit, with focus on the 2012-13 fiscal year)
 * Interdependencies (do we need help from other departments/individuals to successfully reach this goal)

New proposed activities not yet reflected below:
 * Multimedia features team
 * Technology experimentation and evaluation (could be subsumed under a more broadly defined Labs umbrella project, but might be easiest to keep separate to avoid confusion)