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==Aradan==
 
==Aradan==
  
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My primary work area is the [[Thrift Store|Thrift Store]], and I also work as an instructor in [[Advanced Testing|Advanced Testing]], [[Server Build|Server Build]], and [[AV Testing|A/V Testing]].
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Primary work area:  [[Laptops|Laptops]] <br>
  
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==Projects==
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Other parts of Free Geek I have worked in previously:
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[[Thrift Store|Thrift Store]], [[Hardware Testing|Hardware Testing]], [[BETA|BETA]], [[AV Testing|A/V Testing]], and [[Server Build|Server Build]]
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===General===
 
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* Map Free Geek-wide gizmo flow and identify bottlenecks and ways to improve communication<br><br>
 
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* Hardware Spec Project working group
 
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** re-evaluating how we look at hardware specs in the post-GHz Race era of hardware
 
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** identifying useful hardware ID proxies to improve relevance, accuracy, and educational value of hardware ID/system eval process
 
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===Hardware Testing===
 
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* Map gizmo flow to and from Hardware Testing
 
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* Update labels and documentation and improve usability<br><br>
 
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* Graphics Card Testing
 
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** Develop more accurate testing regime that more correctly identifies GPU hardware
 
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** Update graphics card reference documentation
 
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** Train instructors and volunteers on new procedures
 
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===A/V===
 
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* Develop A/V Testing program:
 
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** Create testing tools, procedures, and documentation
 
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** Work with Sales Coordinator to manage A/V gizmo flow between sales areas
 
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===Server Build===
 
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* Updating labels and documentation for better usability
 
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* Server Catalog - establishing more consistent system for labeling, cataloging, and pricing built servers to ease sales/disbursement process
 
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* ''Maybe'' update, clarify, and codify server eval and triage process
 
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====Past Projects====
 
====Past Projects====
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* Developed a system for pricing graphics cards and incorporated into Thrift Store pricing system
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* Developed and implemented updated Laptop build specs and CPU triage processes
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* Mapped gizmo flow to the Thrift Store - what comes from where and how
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* Developed A/V testing infrastructure - Mobile Operations Platform 'MEGAWEAPON' and the U.S.S. Standard Resolution
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* Developed A/V testing infrastructure - Mobile Operations Platform MEGAWEAPON
 
 
* Updated A/V triage procedure, signs, and documentation
 
* Updated A/V triage procedure, signs, and documentation
 
* Updated motherboard testing labels
 
* Updated motherboard testing labels
 
* Cross-trained as Server Build instructor
 
* Cross-trained as Server Build instructor
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** Updated Server labels and documentation for better usability
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** Server Catalog - establishing more consistent system for labeling, cataloging, and pricing built servers to ease sales/disbursement process
 
* Working Group on 360-degree reviews for Collective members
 
* Working Group on 360-degree reviews for Collective members
  
 
==Documentation==
 
==Documentation==
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* [[Media:Store_Flow_Chart.pdf|Store Flow Chart]]
 
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* [[Media:Store_Gizmo_Flow.ods|Store Gizmo Flow Spreadsheet]]
 
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* [[Media:Mobo_Label.pdf|Motherboard Labels for Hardware Testing]]
 
  
 
'''A/V Testing'''
 
'''A/V Testing'''
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* [[Identifying A/V Cables]]
 
* [[Identifying A/V Cables]]
  
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==Useful Links==
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==Internal Links==
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[http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php/Category:Laptops Laptops]<br>
 
[http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php/Thrift_Store Thrift Store]<br>
 
[http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php/Thrift_Store Thrift Store]<br>
 
[http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php/A/V_Testing A/V Testing]<br>
 
[http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php/A/V_Testing A/V Testing]<br>
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==Interesting Links==
 
==Interesting Links==
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;CPUs
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* [http://www.anandtech.com/show/1998/1 Great comparison of AMD's K8 and Intel's Core architectures]
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* [http://www.anandtech.com/show/6670/dragging-core2duo-into-2013-time-for-an-upgrade Performance of Core 2 Duo in modern workloads with current High-End GPU, SSD installed]
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;SSDs
 
* [http://www.anandtech.com/show/2738 Excellent article about SSDs from Anandtech]
 
* [http://www.anandtech.com/show/2738 Excellent article about SSDs from Anandtech]
 
** [http://www.anandtech.com/show/2829 Follow-up to the article above]
 
** [http://www.anandtech.com/show/2829 Follow-up to the article above]
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* [http://cli.learncodethehardway.org/book/cli-crash-coursech1.html#x5-80001 Great starting lessons in Command Line (thanks Sean!)]
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;GPUs
 
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_Nvidia_graphics_processing_units Comparison of nVidia GPUs through the ages]
 
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_Nvidia_graphics_processing_units Comparison of nVidia GPUs through the ages]
 
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_AMD_graphics_processing_units#Northern_Islands_.28HD_6xxx.29_series Comparison of ATI/AMD GPUs through the ages]
 
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_AMD_graphics_processing_units#Northern_Islands_.28HD_6xxx.29_series Comparison of ATI/AMD GPUs through the ages]
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* [http://cpudb.stanford.edu/ Awesome CPU database (thanks Darren!)]
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;RAM
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* [http://www.anandtech.com/show/1998/1 Great comparison of AMD's K8 and Intel's Core architectures]
 
 
* [http://www.anandtech.com/show/1491/1 Good basic explanation of RAM timings and access]
 
* [http://www.anandtech.com/show/1491/1 Good basic explanation of RAM timings and access]
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* [http://www.anandtech.com/show/3851/1 Really in-depth article on RAM]
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;Code
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* [http://cli.learncodethehardway.org/book/cli-crash-coursech1.html#x5-80001 Great starting lessons in Command Line]

Latest revision as of 10:57, 17 September 2013


Aradan

Primary work area: Laptops

Other parts of Free Geek I have worked in previously: Thrift Store, Hardware Testing, BETA, A/V Testing, and Server Build

Past Projects

  • Developed and implemented updated Laptop build specs and CPU triage processes
  • Developed A/V testing infrastructure - Mobile Operations Platform 'MEGAWEAPON' and the U.S.S. Standard Resolution
  • Updated A/V triage procedure, signs, and documentation
  • Updated motherboard testing labels
  • Cross-trained as Server Build instructor
    • Updated Server labels and documentation for better usability
    • Server Catalog - establishing more consistent system for labeling, cataloging, and pricing built servers to ease sales/disbursement process
  • Working Group on 360-degree reviews for Collective members

Documentation

A/V Testing

DO NOT WANT
DO WANT
Other areas

Server Build

Testing Procedures

Internal Links

Laptops
Thrift Store
A/V Testing
Server Build
Hardware Testing
Wiki Text Formatting Example Page
FreekiWiki Special Pages

Interesting Links

CPUs
SSDs
GPUs
RAM
Code
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