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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 ==|I'm an agile software test analyst* Node. I love adjusting the test process to match it to the context at handjs, npm* Express.js* React* Jest* Cypress.io* Webdriver.io* 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. I'm also really enjoying learning about Agile methods and philosophies; for me, Agile is best summed up as "Autonomy with Responsibility through Trust"wikipedia. org/wiki/SQL_Server_Management_Studio SSMS]When you distil software development to its true essence* GraphQL* C++: Arduino, it is still about people; it is driven by people, made by people, and most importantly, 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.ESP32|}
→Intro Vincent Dirks - Software Quality Engineer
== 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 ==Name: Vincent Dirks e=== Testing ==={| class="wikitable"|- 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|}
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== Education =Tools ==={| class="wikitable"|- style="vertical-align:top;"1993 Graduated ME |* [https://www.splunk.com/ Splunk] (Eleclog aggregation & analysis) University of Auckland1991 Graduated BE * Postman, Newman* VS Code, IntelliJ, Visual Studio* Github, Bitbucket* Docker, Linux* Chrome Ext's [https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/custom-javascript-for-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.com/fiddler Fiddler], [https://www.charlesproxy.com/ Charles Proxy], [https://www.wireshark.org/ Wireshark]* Jenkins, Azure Devops (ElecTFS) Hons, Google Cloud Platform* Bash & [https://learn. University of Aucklandmicrosoft.com/en-us/powershell/ PowerShell] scripting* [https://www.atlassian.com Atlassian], [https://www.atlassian.com/software/jira Jira], [https://www.atlassian.com/software/confluence Confluence]* [https://www.soapui.org/ SoapUI], [https://smartbear.com/product/ready-api/ ReadyAPI]|} === General ==={| class="wikitable"|- style="vertical-align:top;"|* Banking and finance sector* AML/CFT Solutions* 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 Sailing|}
== 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 2016Software Tester – LeasePlan NZ– Testing various bespoke developed applications === [[FirstAML - Test Analyst]] (for internal useOct-2020 - Mar-2021)===– Developing : Served as a test automation framework quality coach for a startup company developing a ReactJS Web App for LeasePlan Apr 2013the AML/CFT (Anti-Money Laundering/Countering Financing of Terrorism) industry. === [[Weather Radar NZ limited - Weather Radar Systems Engineer]] (Jun-2020 - Oct-2020) ===Dec 2014: 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.Volunteering whilst Primary Caregiver– Eastern Suburbs AFC –Junior Girls Co=== [[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-2017 - Apr-20142020)===– 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 2013Research 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 2012Logistics 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, Continuous improvement projects 1994 – 1996Listing, Learning, and Trying Out|Archive]]===:Old pre-2024 entries -------- [[#Intro Vincent Dirks - Software Quality Engineer|Back to Top]], Send [http://dirksonline.net/cvwiki/index.php?title=Talk:Curriculum_Vitae_-_Vincent_Dirks <u>feedback</u>]