User:Aradan

Aradan
My primary work area is the Thrift Store, and I also work as an instructor in Advanced Testing, Server Build, and A/V Testing.

General

 * Map Free Geek-wide gizmo flow and identify bottlenecks and ways to improve communication
 * Working Group on 360-degree reviews for Collective members
 * Working Group on TARDIS organization/labeling

Advanced Testing

 * Graphics Card Testing
 * Develop more accurate testing regime that more correctly identifies GPU hardware
 * Update graphics card reference documentation
 * Train instructors and volunteers on new procedures

A/V

 * Develop A/V Testing program:
 * Create testing tools, procedures, and documentation
 * Work with Sales Coordinator to manage A/V gizmo flow between sales areas
 * Work with Reuse Coordinator to develop A/V triage procedure for Receiving

Server Build

 * Getting cross-trained as Server Build instructor

Documentation

 * [[Media:Store_Flow_Chart.pdf|Store Flow Chart]]
 * [[Media:AV_DVD_Player_Checklist.pdf|AV - DVD Player Testing Checklist]]
 * [[Media:AV_Receiver_Checklist.pdf|AV - Receiver Testing Checklist]]
 * [[Media:AV_TV_Checklist.pdf|AV - LCD TV Testing Checklist]]

Testing Procedures

 * DVD Player Testing
 * A/V Receiver Testing
 * LCD TV Testing
 * Identifying A/V Cables

Useful Links
Thrift Store A/V Testing FreekiWiki Special Pages

Interesting Links

 * Excellent article about SSDs from Anandtech
 * Follow-up to the article above
 * Great starting lessons in Command Line (thanks Sean)
 * Comparison of nVidia GPUs through the ages
 * Comparison of ATI/AMD GPUs through the ages