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== my cv is a wiki ==and I think that's pretty cool. Welcome, feel free to explore my work history, skills, courses, projects and more. Hopefully I've arranged it so that you get a nice overview, and if you see something interesting you can dig deeper.{{ContactDetails}}
Introduction=== Programming and Automation ==={| class="wikitable"|- style="vertical-align:top;"! style="text-align:left"| Javascript! style="text-align:left"| Java! style="text-align:left"| Other|-|* Node.js* Express.js* React.js* JestI'm an agile software test analyst* Cypress. I love adjusting the test process to match it to the context at handio* Webdriver. I like manual io|* Cucumber (exploratoryBDD) testing* Tidal Wave UI automation library* Selenium* REST Assured* JUnit, but I also have fun coding some automated checks. I gravitate towards Context Driven Testing TestNG* LeJOS (Lego mindstorm) Robotics|* Appium* XCUITest* C#: Specflow (CDTBDD)* SQL* GraphQL* C++: Arduino, and tend to agree with the thoughts and expressions from the leaders of the CDT community, such as James Bach and Michael Bolton. I'm also really enjoying learning about Agile methods and philosophies; for me, Agile is best summed up as ESP32|-!colspan="3" style="text-align:left"| Tools|-|colspan="Autonomy with Responsibility through Trust3". |* Splunk (log aggregation & analysis)When you distil software development to its true essence* Postman, it is still about people; it is driven by peopleNewman* Github/Bitbucket* Jenkins, made by peopleAzure Devops, and most importantlyTFS, it is made for people. People have emotions, passions, motivators and more. We're all different, and we all have something unique to give. I'm looking to work with people that have a passion for what they do, and have fun doing it! For me, testing is my professional passion, and I'm looking for a new role where I can work with people who share their passions and challenge me to be the best.Google Cloud Platform* Bash & Powershell scripting* SoapUI & ReadyAPI|}
Education=== General ===1993 Graduated ME (Elec) University of Auckland{| class="wikitable"1991 Graduated BE (Elec) Hons. University of Auckland|- style="vertical-align:top;"|* Platform Engineering* Staff Mentoring & Induction* Agile Squad Master* Manufacturing Resource Planning - Logistics Manager* Physics - Weather Radar Systems, Lasers, Fibre-optics* Electrical & Electronic Engineering|}
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== Intro Vincent Dirks - Software Quality Engineer ==As at 19-Sep-2016 this site is still very much work a versatile Software Quality Engineer, I aim to understand the nuances of the product, team dynamics, technological landscapes, and organizational structures so that I can adapt and contribute effectively. I specialize in progressadapting to diverse contexts, please bear with me as it becomes more usefuland look beyond traditional testing methodologies to consider the design of the whole quality ecosystem necessary for delivering quality software solutions efficiently.
= Contact Details =Skills ===== Testing ==={| class="wikitable"Name: Vincent Dirks e|- style="vertical-mailalign: nospam1@dirksonline.nettop;"Address: |Kelvin Rd* Context Driven TestingRemuera* API TestingAuckland 1050* Testing Native Mobile AppsMob: 021-0269-6216* Testing Web Apps Linkedin: https:* Testing Firmware/Embedded systems* Testability Concepts| * Observability Concepts* Exploratory Testing (Session & Thread Based)* Visual Modelling* Metrics Driven Development (A/nz.linkedin.com/in/vincent-dirks-937aa557 B Testing)* Accessibility Testing|}
== Work Experience== I am 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 Software Test Analyst – Trade MeAutomation Engineer]] (Nov-2023 - Jan-2024) ===– Testing changes to : Contracting through [https://ttcglobal.com TTC Global]. Part of the Test Automation team for the Three Waters Project, developing a UI Automation suite in Java using the iconic [https://wave.tidalcode.dev/ Tidal. wave] Selenium automation library === [[Westpac NZ Trade Me website - Senior Automation Quality Engineer]] (Motors GroupApr-2021 - Nov-2023) ===covering DB: Served as a Roving Automation Quality Engineer, bridging testing and automation gaps across multiple teams. Tested and automated mobile apps (Appium & XCUITest), a D365 web UI(Java, APISelenium, deploymentPOM's), agile methodsand various APIs (Java, squad masteringREST 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. === [[Weather Radar NZ limited - Weather Radar Systems Engineer]] (Jun-2020 - Oct-2020) ===: Contracting 4 days/week. Helping modify legacy weather radars with some embedded Arduino micro controllers. Designing new staf induction electronics, PCB's, maintaining power waveguide systems, and junior staff supportperforming signal analysis. === [[Grappler- Agile Quality Analyst]] (Jun-2020 - Oct-2020) ===: Contracting 1 day/week. Developed a Postman collection to test the API and implemented a node in Google Cloud Platform to execute the collection using Newman, and a simple Web UI (Node.js, Express.js) to trigger test runs and display HTML test reports. The Web UI implemented access restrictions for whitelisted 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, Specflow with C#, Javascript(Postman/Node.js/Express.js), Splunk for dashboards, TFS & UI Powershell for System deployment automation . Created a [[Postman Testrunner Framework]] for automated API integration checks and environment health monitoring. === [[Engel Consulting - Contracting]] (Sep 2016 - Dec 2014 2016) === Aug 2016=== [[Trade Me - Senior Software Tester – LeasePlan NZ– Testing various bespoke developed applications Test Analyst]] (for internal useDec-2014 - Aug-2016)===– Developing : Part of a small squad at Trade Me, I conducted context-driven exploratory testing for software changes to the iconic website. My responsibilities included testing DBs, UIs, APIs, and mobile apps, leading deployments, conducting test automation framework for LeasePlan Apr 2013planning and peer reviews, utilizing BDD and visual test tools. I gained experience with implementing agile methods, Splunk, ReadyAPI, XMind, Jira, and Confluence. I also enjoyed onboarding new staff and contributing to the test and agile guilds. Dec === [[Pre-2014Roles]] ===Volunteering whilst : [[Pre-2014 Roles#Monitor Business Machines NZ Ltd - Logistics Manager (Aug-2005 - Aug-2009)|Logistics Manager]], [[Pre-2014 Roles#Primary Caregiver– Eastern Suburbs AFC –Junior Girls Co(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 -ordinator Development & Support Engineer (2011Aug 1997 - Nov 2001)|Development & Support Engineer]], [[Pre-2014Roles#Carter Holt Harvey(Tissue Group) – Glendowie Boating Club - Arrow Class Convenor Production Scheduler (20111994 - 1996)|Production Scheduler]], [[Pre-2014Roles#University of Auckland - Lab Coordinator & Physics Tutor (Sep-2003 - Jul-2005 part time)|Physics Tutor]]– MOTAT Tramways Volunteer Conductor == Related wiki pages ===== [[References_-_Full_List|References]] ===:[[References_-_Full_List#Dept. of Internal Affairs (2012TTC)| TTC]], [[References_-_Full_List#Westpac| Westpac ]], [[References_-_Full_List#Fiserv| Fiserv ]], [[References_-2014)_Full_List#| Trade Me Motors]] === [[Volunteering]] ===– : [[Ministry of Testing - Auckland Branch|Ministry of Testing]], Eastern Suburbs AFC, Glendowie Boating Club, MOTAT, Eastern Suburbs Montessori Primary School - PTA (2011-2012) Aug 2009Apr 2013Research Assistant – === [[Professional Development]] ===: Conferences, workshops, meetups etc. === [[Education]] ===: University of Auckland: ME(Elec) === [[Presentations, Posts, and blogs]] === -------- Set up database for research into a cyclist==What I's exposure m reading, watching, listening, learning, and trying out in 2024===== Test Community Events ===* Registered to go to the [https://nztestingconf.nz/ NZTestingConf 2024] in Wellington to air pollution when commuting listen to and ** Shay Naiki, QA Manager @ Alphero: Creating a collaborative culture in the testing world: lessons from work life in a digital agency** Nevetha Mani, Product Human @ Hectre: Off the beaten path: rethinking quality in Auckland. Aug 2011the 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 May 2012** Toby Martin, QA Practice Lead @ Pushpay: Stop automating, start investigating: a guide to slowing down to speed up Logistics ** Ryan Bevens, QA Community Manager @ Potentia: Diary of a reluctant recruiter: your value as a tester:''== Watch this space for conference notes =='' ===Interesting Reads===* '''[https://www.satisfice.com/download/a-context-driven-approach-to-automation-in- Monitor Business Machines NZ Ltdtesting A Context Driven Approach to Automation in Testing]''' By James Bach and Michael BoltonTotal management of all aspects of production :Quote: ''"dynamically evaluating context and delivery of all electronic hardware sold 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 company''"Test Automation Pyramid"''. :Quote: ''There are testing problems to consider at every level, "Quality above requires quality below". Aug-2005'' Aug 2009===My '''[[Observability Project]]'''===BTech Lab Coordinator & Physics Tutor – University of Auckland Feb* [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-2004 – Dec 2005cloud] repoBluetooth Software Engineer – UoA Bioengineering Institute Sep* [https://www.atlassian.com/microservices/microservices-architecture/kubernetes-vs-2002 – Aug 2003docker 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]] Physics Tutor – University of Auckland Jul* Setting up Docker Desktop at home to run the [https://github.com/Splunk/docker-2002 – Sep2002Splunk Docker Splunk Image] Senior Development & Support Engineer===[[Archive What I'm Reading, Watching, Listing, Learning, Project Managerand Trying Out|Archive]]=== :Old pre- Monitor Business Machines NZ Ltd Aug 1997 – Nov 20012024 entriesShort Term Contracts - Cerebos Greggs – Production Planner & documentation--- - Auckland City Council – Ph PABX maintenance & support 1996 – 1997---Production Scheduler – Charter Holt Harvey – Tissue Groupsales 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>]