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''It's early days still== 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>]''
!Name|Vincent Izaak Dirks- style="vertical-align:top;"|-!e-mail* Context Driven Testing|nospam1@dirksonline.net* API Testing|-* Testing Native Mobile Apps!Address* Testing Web Apps |Kelvin Rd<br * Testing Firmware/>Remuera<br />Auckland 1050Embedded systems* Testability Concepts|-!Mob* Observability Concepts| 021-0269-6216* Exploratory Testing (Session & Thread Based)|-* Visual Modelling!LinkedIn* Metrics Driven Development (A/B Testing)| https://nz.linkedin.com/in/vincent-dirks-937aa557* Accessibility Testing
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== Contact Details Skills ===== Testing ===
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== Intro =Programming and Automation ==={| class="wikitable"|- style="vertical-align:top;"! style="text-align:left"| JavascriptI'm an agile software test analyst! style="text-align:left"| Java! style="text-align:left"| Other|- style="vertical-align:top;" |* Node.js, npm* Express.js* React* Jest* Cypress.io* Webdriver. I love adjusting the test process to match it to the context at handio* mermaid. I like manual js|* Cucumber (exploratoryBDD) testing* Maven* 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), and tend to agree with the thoughts and expressions from the leaders of the CDT community, such as James Bach and Michael Bolton* SQL & [https://en.wikipedia. I'm also really enjoying learning about Agile methods and philosophies; for meorg/wiki/SQL_Server_Management_Studio SSMS]* GraphQL* C++: Arduino, Agile is best summed up as ESP32|} === Tools ==={| class="Autonomy with Responsibility through Trustwikitable"|- style="vertical-align:top;"|* [https://www.splunk. com/ Splunk] (log aggregation & analysis)* Postman, NewmanWhen you distil software development to its true essence* VS Code, it is still about people; it is driven by peopleIntelliJ, made by peopleVisual Studio* Github, and most importantlyBitbucket* Docker, it is made Linux* Chrome Ext's [https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/custom-javascript-for people-web/ddbjnfjiigjmcpcpkmhogomapikjbjdk?pli=1 CJS], [https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/bug-magnet/efhedldbjahpgjcneebmbolkalbhckfi Bug Magnet], [https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/clear-session/maejjihldgmkjlfmgpgoebepjchengka Clear Session] * [https://icecreamapps.com/Screen-Recorder/ Icecream Screen Recorder]|* Browser Dev Tools* [https://www.telerik. People have emotionscom/fiddler Fiddler], passions[https://www.charlesproxy.com/ Charles Proxy], motivators and more[https://www.wireshark. We're all differentorg/ Wireshark]* Jenkins, Azure Devops (TFS), and we all have something unique to giveGoogle Cloud Platform* Bash & [https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/ PowerShell] scripting* [https://www.atlassian. I'm looking to work with people that have a passion for what they docom Atlassian], and have fun doing it! For me[https://www.atlassian.com/software/jira Jira], testing is my professional passion[https://www.atlassian.com/software/confluence Confluence]* [https://www.soapui.org/ SoapUI], 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[https://smartbear.com/product/ready-api/ ReadyAPI]|}
== Education =General ==={| class="wikitable"|- style="vertical-align:top;"1993 Graduated ME (Elec) University of Auckland<br |* Banking and finance sector* AML/>CFT Solutions1991 Graduated BE (Elec) Hons. University of Auckland<br />* Online Auction Platforms* Vehicle Leasing systems* Platform Engineering* Staff Mentoring & Induction| * Agile Squad Master* Micro-services architecture* Manufacturing Resource Planning - Logistics Manager* Physics - Weather Radar Systems, Lasers, Fibre-optics* Electrical & Electronic Engineering* Dinghy Sailing1989 Completed Secondary School Dux Literarum. Rutherford High School|}
== Work Experience ==
At the moment 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, addressing testing and automation needs across multiple teams. Conducted testing and automation for mobile apps (Appium & XCUITest), a D365 web UI(Java, APISelenium, deploymentPOM's), agile methodsand various APIs (Java, squad masteringREST Assured). Also contributed as a platform engineer supporting Splunk,new staf induction and junior staff supportdeveloped a React web app for visualizing test environments (Node.js, React, API & UI automation checks Dec 2014 mermaid.js). Aug 2016===Software Tester – LeasePlan NZ[[FirstAML - Test Analyst]] (Oct-2020 - Mar-2021) ===– Testing various bespoke developed applications (: Served as a quality coach for internal use)– Developing a test automation framework startup company developing a ReactJS Web App for LeasePlan Apr 2013the AML/CFT (Anti-Money Laundering/Countering Financing of Terrorism) industry.Dec 2014===Volunteering whilst Primary Caregiver[[Weather Radar NZ limited - Weather Radar Systems Engineer]] (Jun-2020 - Oct-2020) ===– Eastern Suburbs AFC –Junior Girls Co: 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 performing signal analysis. === [[Grappler-ordinator Agile Quality Analyst]] (2011Jun-2020 - Oct-20142020) ===: Contracting 1 day/week. Developed a small solution to run a Postman collection in Google Cloud Platform and a simple Web UI (Node.js, Express.js) to trigger test runs and display HTML test reports.– Glendowie Boating Club === [[Fiserv Auckland - Arrow Class Convenor Intermediate Software Test Engineer]] (2011Jan-20142017 - Apr-2020)===– MOTAT Tramways Volunteer Conductor : 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 & Powershell for System deployment automation. Created the Postman Testrunner Framework (2012-2014PTF)for automated API integration checks and environment health monitoring.– Eastern Suburbs Montessori Primary School === [[Engel Consulting - PTA Contracting]] (2011Sep 2016 -2012Dec 2016) Aug 2009===Apr 2013===Research Assistant – University of Auckland[[Trade Me - Senior Software Test Analyst]] (Dec-2014 - Aug-2016) ===Set up database : Conducted context-driven exploratory testing for research into software changes to the iconic [https://www.trademe.co.nz/ Trade Me] website, focussing on the [https://www.trademe.co.nz/a cyclist's exposure to air pollution when commuting /motors Motors] page & features. My responsibilities included testing DBs, UIs, APIs, and mobile apps, leading deployments, conducting test planning 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 from work in Aucklandagile guilds. Aug 2011 May 2012===Logistics Manager [[Pre-2014 Roles]] ===: [[Pre- 2014 Roles#Monitor Business Machines NZ ===LtdTotal management of all aspects of production and delivery of all electronic hardware sold by the company. - Logistics Manager (Aug-2005- Aug -2009BTech Lab Coordinator & Physics Tutor – University of Auckland Feb)|Logistics Manager]], [[Pre-2014 Roles#Primary Caregiver (Sep-2003 - Jul-2004 – Dec 2005Bluetooth )|Caregiver]], [[Pre-2014 Roles#Bioengineering Institute - Software Engineer – UoA Bioengineering Institute (Sep2002 -2002 – Aug 2003Physics Tutor – University of Auckland Jul-2002 – Sep2002Senior Development & Support )|Software Engineer]], Project Manager [[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 - Lab Coordinator & Physics Tutor (Sep-2003 - Jul-2005 part time)|Physics Tutor]]Short Term Contracts == Related wiki pages ===== [[References_-_Full_List|References]] ===:[[References_-_Full_List#Dept. of Internal Affairs (TTC)| TTC]], [[References_-_Full_List#Westpac| Westpac ]], [[References_-_Full_List#Fiserv| Fiserv ]], [[References_- Cerebos Greggs – Production Planner _Full_List#| Trade Me Motors]] === [[Volunteering]] ===: Laingholm & documentationDistricts Community Association, [[Ministry of Testing - Auckland Branch|Ministry of Testing]], Eastern Suburbs AFC, Glendowie Boating Club, MOTAT, Eastern Suburbs Montessori Primary School === [[Professional Development]] ===: Conferences, workshops, meetups etc. === [[Education]] ===: University of Auckland: ME(Elec) === [[Presentations, Posts, and blogs]] === -------- ==What I'm reading, watching, listening, learning, and trying out in 2024== ===My Personal [[Observability Project]]=== * [https://expressjs.com/en/starter/hello- Auckland City Council – Ph PABX maintenance 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]] * Setting up Docker Desktop at home to run the [https://github.com/Splunk/docker-Splunk Docker Splunk Image] === Test Community Events ===* 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 & support 1996 – 1997Jonathan 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 =='' ===Interesting Reads===* '''[https://www.satisfice.com/download/a-context-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".''Production Scheduler – Charter Holt Harvey – Tissue Groupsales forecasting===[[Archive What I'm Reading, product specificationsWatching, Listing, Learning, and Trying Out|Archive]]===:Old pre-2024 entries -------- [[#Intro Vincent Dirks - Software Quality Engineer|Back to Top]], Continuous improvement projects 1994 – 1996Send [http://dirksonline.net/cvwiki/index.php?title=Talk:Curriculum_Vitae_-_Vincent_Dirks <u>feedback</u>]