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== Work Experience ==
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===Contracting - Engel Consulting (since Sep 2016)===
:Helping Kim Engel on some interesting smaller projects, whilst hunting for my next big career challenge.
:<u>Presented</u>
:* Automated Testing Auckland - Whiteboard Session - Automation Checks that find bugs now and into the future (http://www.meetup.com/Automated-Testing-Auckland/events/234011605/)
===Senior Software Test Analyst – Trade Me (Dec 2014 - Aug 2016)===
:Part of small squad (cross functional agile team) testing software changes to the iconic NZ Trade Me website (Motors Group) covering
:* DB, UI, API, and architecture changes
:* deployment
:* agile methods and squad mastering
:* new staff induction and junior staff support
:* test automation for API (Ready!API/SoapUI) and UI changes (tractor/protractor)
:* test planning and test reviews
:* test guild contributor
 
:Whilst at Trade Me I continued to attend many WeTest MeetUps and developed a good network of fellow test professionals in the Auckland and New Zealand test communities.
:<u>Attended</u>
:*WeTest 2015 annual conference
:*Rapid Software Testing by James Bach (was awarded the coveted James Bach star) (3 day course)
:*Critical Thinking by Michael Bolton (1 day course)
:*Visual Modelling by Adam Howard (Trade Me internal training)
:<u>Presented</u>
:*Gather 2016, an interactive session on Metrics Driven Development and the analysis of AB Testing data
:*Agile Auckland, Three Agile testing Lessons I learned at Trade Me
 
===Software Tester – LeasePlan NZ (Apr 2013 - Dec 2014)===
:Full time testing contractor to the IS department, testing a variety of bespoke applications primarily for internal use.
:*Complex quotation app for car leasing built in MS-Access
:*Online driver FBT data collection portal (UI, web security, data flows from web to and from LPNZ, emailing)
:*Character based legacy (AS-400) system testing
:*Developed a test automation framework for above character based system.
:At LPNZ I was introduced to testing as a proper profession by my friend Christina Linwood. I attended the NZ Tester Magazine conference, and went to a full day workshop on Risk Based Testing by Matt Mansell. It was exhilarating to be with people passionate about testing.
 
===Primary Caregiver (Sep-2009 - Mar-2013) ===
:* Eastern Suburbs AFC –Junior Girls Co-ordinator (2011-2014)
:* Glendowie Boating Club - Arrow Class Convenor  (2011-2015)
:* MOTAT Tramways Volunteer Conductor (2012-2014)
:* Eastern Suburbs Montessori Primary School - PTA (2011-2012)
 
===Research Assistant – University of Auckland (part time Aug 2011 - May 2012)===
:Set up large database (MS Access) of historic Auckland traffic flows for research into a cyclist's exposure to air pollution when commuting to and from work.
 
===Logistics Manager - Monitor Business Machines NZ Ltd (Aug-2005 - Aug 2009)===
:Total management of all aspects of production and delivery of all electronic hardware sold by the company.
 
===BTech Lab Coordinator & Physics Tutor University of Auckland (part time Feb 2004 – Dec 2005)===
:*Managed the lab for approximately 20 students doing their final year projects in BTech(Opto-electronics)
:*Primary academic supervisor for several students
:*Physics tutor for Dept of Maori & Pacific Health
 
===Bluetooth Software Engineer UoA Bioengineering Institute (Sep-2002 – Aug 2003)===
:Developed a Bluetooth protocol stack for the telemetry of data from devices implanted in rabbits used for medical research into kidney function.
:*Bluetooth HCI commands
:*Protocol stack implemented in extremely low resource PIC micro controler
:*Code base written mainly in C and shared across multiple device types, and different compilers.
:*LabView integration
 
===Physics Tutor University of Auckland (part time Jul-2002 – Sep2002)===
:Physics tutor for Dept of Maori & Pacific Health
 
===Senior Development & Support Engineer, Project Manager - Monitor Business Machines NZ Ltd (Aug 1997 – Nov 2001)===
:Monitor developed a cost management solution primarily for tracking photocopying through electronic swipe card terminals
:*Global customer support lead
:*Testing
:*Release Management
:*Global training
:*Project Manager for Burswood Casino to develop a terminal based system for a premium player loyalty program
 
===Short Term Contracts (1996 – 1997)===
:*Cerebos Greggs – Production Planner & documentation
:*Auckland City Council – Ph PABX maintenance & support
 
===Production Scheduler – Charter Holt Harvey – Tissue Group (1994 – 1996)===
:*Production scheduling (MRPII) of diapers and facial tissues
:*Sales forecasting
:*Product specifications
:*Continuous improvement projects
:*Developed a VB application to automate the generation of excel productions plans from data in AS-400


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== Education ==
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