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''It's early days still== Intro Vincent Dirks - Software Quality Engineer ==As a versatile Software Quality Engineer, I aim to understand the nuances of the product, team dynamics, technological landscapes, and there's plenty more things organizational structures so that I can adapt and contribute effectively. I specialize in adapting to dodiverse contexts, and look beyond traditional testing methodologies to consider the design of the whole quality ecosystem necessary for delivering quality software solutions efficiently. [http://dirksonline.net/cvwiki/index.php?title=Talk:Curriculum_Vitae_-_Vincent_Dirks <u>feedback is welcome</u>]''
!e-mail|* Node.js* Express.js* React.js* Jest* Cypress.io* Webdriver.io|nospam1@dirksonline.net* Cucumber (BDD)* Tidal Wave UI automation library* Selenium* REST Assured* JUnit, TestNG* LeJOS (Lego mindstorm) Robotics|* Appium* XCUITest* C#: Specflow (BDD)* SQL* GraphQL* C++: Arduino, ESP32
!Mob|colspan="3"|* Splunk (log aggregation & analysis)* Postman, Newman* Github/Bitbucket* Jenkins, Azure Devops, TFS, Google Cloud Platform* Bash & Powershell scripting* SoapUI & ReadyAPI|} === General ==={| class="wikitable"| 021-0269style="vertical-6216align:top;"|* Platform Engineering* Staff Mentoring & Induction* Agile Squad Master* Manufacturing Resource Planning -Logistics Manager!LinkedIn| https://nz.linkedin.com/in/vincent* Physics -dirksWeather Radar Systems, Lasers, Fibre-937aa557optics* Electrical & Electronic Engineering
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xxx* Setting up Docker Desktop at home to run the [https://github.com/Splunk/docker-Splunk Docker Splunk Image]
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===Short Term Contracts===---- - Cerebos Greggs – Production Planner & documentation - Auckland City Council – Ph PABX maintenance & support 1996 – 1997===Production Scheduler – Charter Holt Harvey – Tissue Group===--
sales forecasting[[#Intro Vincent Dirks - Software Quality Engineer|Back to Top]], product specifications, Continuous improvement projects 1994 – 1996Send [http://dirksonline.net/cvwiki/index.php?title=Talk:Curriculum_Vitae_-_Vincent_Dirks <u>feedback</u>]
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== Contact Details Skills ===== Testing ===
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== Intro Work Experience ==I'm an agile software test analystam taking a break from work to give myself some time for self-care after some difficult periods over the last couple of years. === [[Water Services Reform, Dept of Internal Affairs (NZ Govt) - Senior Test Automation Engineer]] (Nov-2023 - Jan-2024) ===: Contracting through [https://ttcglobal.com TTC Global]. I love adjusting Part of the Test Automation team for the test process to match it to Three Waters Project, developing a UI Automation suite in Java using the context at hand[https://wave.tidalcode.dev/ Tidal. I like manual wave] Selenium automation library === [[Westpac NZ - Senior Automation Quality Engineer]] (exploratoryApr-2021 - Nov-2023) ===: Served as a Roving Automation Quality Engineer, bridging testingand automation gaps across multiple teams. Tested and automated mobile apps (Appium & XCUITest), a D365 web UI (Java, Selenium, but I also have fun coding some automated checksPOM's), and various APIs (Java, REST Assured). Also undertook a secondment as a platform engineer supporting Splunk, and later developed a ReactJS web app for viewing the test environments and interconnections. === [[FirstAML - Test Analyst]] (Oct-2020 - Mar-2021) ===: Served as a quality coach for a startup company developing a ReactJS Web App for the AML/CFT (Anti-Money Laundering/Countering Financing of Terrorism) industry. I gravitate towards Context Driven Testing === [[Weather Radar NZ limited - Weather Radar Systems Engineer]] (CDTJun-2020 - Oct-2020)===: Contracting 4 days/week. Helping modify legacy weather radars with some embedded Arduino micro controllers. Designing new electronics, PCB's, maintaining power waveguide systems, and tend performing signal analysis. === [[Grappler- Agile Quality Analyst]] (Jun-2020 - Oct-2020) ===: Contracting 1 day/week. Developed a Postman collection to agree with test the thoughts API and expressions from the leaders of implemented a node in Google Cloud Platform to execute the CDT communitycollection using Newman, such as James Bach and Michael Boltona simple Web UI (Node. I'm also really enjoying learning about Agile methods js, Express.js) to trigger test runs and philosophies; display HTML test reports. The Web UI implemented access restrictions for mewhitelisted IPs and authenticated users. === [[Fiserv Auckland - Intermediate Software Test Engineer]] (Jan-2017 - Apr-2020) ===: Native Mobile App functional and accessibility testing. API testing and automation. Using Postman/Newman, Agile is best summed up as "Autonomy Specflow with Responsibility through Trust"C#, Javascript(Postman/Node.js/Express.js), Splunk for dashboards, TFS & Powershell for System deployment automation. Created a [[Postman Testrunner Framework]] for automated API integration checks and environment health monitoring. When you distil === [[Engel Consulting - Contracting]] (Sep 2016 - Dec 2016) === === [[Trade Me - Senior Software Test Analyst]] (Dec-2014 - Aug-2016) ===: Part of a small squad at Trade Me, I conducted context-driven exploratory testing for software development changes to its true essencethe iconic website. My responsibilities included testing DBs, it is still about people; it is driven by peopleUIs, made by peopleAPIs, and most importantlymobile apps, it is made for people. People have emotionsleading deployments, passions, motivators conducting test planning and more. We're all differentpeer reviews, utilizing BDD and we all have something unique to givevisual test tools. I'm looking to work gained experience with people that have a passion for what they doimplementing agile methods, Splunk, ReadyAPI, and have fun doing it! For meXMind, testing is my professional passionJira, and Confluence. I'm looking for a also enjoyed onboarding new role where I can work with people who share their passions staff and challenge me contributing to be the besttest and agile guilds.
== Education = [[Pre-2014 Roles]] ===1993 Graduated ME : [[Pre-2014 Roles#Monitor Business Machines NZ Ltd - Logistics Manager (ElecAug-2005 - Aug-2009) |Logistics Manager]], [[Pre-2014 Roles#Primary Caregiver (Sep-2003 - Jul-2005)|Caregiver]], [[Pre-2014 Roles#Bioengineering Institute - Software Engineer (Sep 2002 - Aug 2003)|Software Engineer]], [[Pre-2014 Roles#Monitor Business Machines NZ Ltd - Development & Support Engineer (Aug 1997 - Nov 2001)|Development & Support Engineer]], [[Pre-2014 Roles#Carter Holt Harvey(Tissue Group) - Production Scheduler (1994 - 1996)|Production Scheduler]], [[Pre-2014 Roles#University of Auckland<br />1991 Graduated BE - Lab Coordinator & Physics Tutor (ElecSep-2003 - Jul-2005 part time) Hons. University of Auckland<br />1989 Completed Secondary School Dux Literarum. Rutherford High School|Physics Tutor]]
== Work Experience Related wiki pages == ===Senior Software Test Analyst – Trade Me[[References_-_Full_List|References]] ===– Testing changes to the iconic NZ Trade Me website :[[References_-_Full_List#Dept. of Internal Affairs (Motors GroupTTC) covering DB| TTC]], UI[[References_-_Full_List#Westpac| Westpac ]], API[[References_-_Full_List#Fiserv| Fiserv ]], deployment, agile methods, squad mastering,new staf induction and junior staff support, API & UI automation checks Dec 2014 [[References_-_Full_List#| Trade Me Motors]] Aug 2016===Software Tester – LeasePlan NZ[[Volunteering]] ===– : [[Ministry of Testing - Auckland Branch|Ministry of Testing various bespoke developed applications (for internal use)– Developing a test automation framework for LeasePlan Apr 2013Dec 2014===Volunteering whilst Primary Caregiver===– ]], Eastern Suburbs AFC –Junior Girls Co-ordinator (2011-2014) – , Glendowie Boating Club - Arrow Class Convenor (2011-2014)– , MOTAT Tramways Volunteer Conductor (2012-2014)– , Eastern Suburbs Montessori Primary School - PTA (2011-2012) Aug 2009Apr 2013===Research Assistant – University of Auckland[[Professional Development]] ===Set up database for research into a cyclist's exposure to air pollution when commuting to and from work in Auckland: Conferences, workshops, meetups etc. Aug 2011 May 2012===Logistics Manager - Monitor Business Machines NZ Ltd[[Education]] ===Total management : University of all aspects of production and delivery of all electronic hardware sold by the company. Aug-2005Aug 2009Auckland: ME(Elec)
===BTech Lab Coordinator & Physics Tutor University of Auckland[[Presentations, Posts, and blogs]] ===
==What I'm reading, watching, listening, learning, and trying out in 2024=Bluetooth Software Engineer UoA Bioengineering Institute==== Test Community Events ===Sep-2002 – Aug 2003* Registered to go to the [https://nztestingconf.nz/ NZTestingConf 2024] in Wellington to listen to ** Shay Naiki, QA Manager @ Alphero: Creating a collaborative culture in the testing world: lessons from life in a digital agency** Nevetha Mani, Product Human @ Hectre: Off the beaten path: rethinking quality in the startup world** Emma Procter & Jonathan Shirley, @ PikPok: Finding the fun: researching and playtesting games at PikPok** Patricio Miner, Content Creator @ Free Range Testers: ETL: the testing niche you've never thought of** Toby Martin, QA Practice Lead @ Pushpay: Stop automating, start investigating: a guide to slowing down to speed up ** Ryan Bevens, QA Community Manager @ Potentia: Diary of a reluctant recruiter: your value as a tester:''== Watch this space for conference notes ==''
===Physics Tutor University of AucklandInteresting Reads===Jul* '''[https://www.satisfice.com/download/a-2002 – Sep2002context-driven-approach-to-automation-in-testing A Context Driven Approach to Automation in Testing]''' By James Bach and Michael Bolton:Quote: ''"dynamically evaluating context and selecting, designing, or adjusting our actions to solve the problems that we encounter."''* '''[https://www.satisfice.com/blog/archives/4947 Round Earth Test Strategy]''' by James Bach:Interesting alternative to the ''"Test Automation Pyramid"''. :Quote: ''There are testing problems to consider at every level, "Quality above requires quality below".''
===Senior Development & Support Engineer, My '''[[Observability Project Manager]]'''=== Monitor Business Machines NZ Ltd Aug 1997 – Nov 2001* [https://expressjs.com/en/starter/hello-world.html Express.js basic hello world] and my [https://github.com/VincentDirks/node.js-in-the-cloud node.js-in-the-cloud] repo* [https://www.atlassian.com/microservices/microservices-architecture/kubernetes-vs-docker Kubernetes vs. Docker] by Josh Campbell at Atlassian <br>:I want to learn the difference between these technologies to see how it might apply to my [[Observability Project]]