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== Pre-2014 Roles ==
== Pre-2014 Roles ==
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=== LeasePlan NZ - Software Tester (Apr-2013 - Dec-2014) ===
=== LeasePlan NZ - Software Tester (Apr-2013 - Dec-2014) ===
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| [[Skills#Risk Based Testing|Risk Based Testing, MS-Access VB App Testing, <br />AS-400 Testing, VB Automation Scripts]]
| [[Skills#Risk Based Testing|Risk Based Testing]], MS-Access VB App Testing, <br />AS-400 Testing, VB Automation Scripts
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Full time testing contractor to the IS department, testing a variety of bespoke applications primarily for internal use.
: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  
:* Complex quotation app for car leasing built in MS-Access  
* Online driver FBT data collection portal (UI, web security, data flows, emailing)
:* Online driver FBT data collection portal (UI, web security, data flows, emailing)
* Legacy AS-400 system testing
:* Legacy AS-400 system testing
* Developed a test automation framework for AS-400 using VB
:* Developed a test automation framework for AS-400 using VB


At LPNZ I was introduced to testing as a proper profession by my friend [https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinalinwood/ Christina Linwood].  
:At LPNZ I was introduced to testing as a proper profession by my friend [https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinalinwood/ Christina Linwood].  


Attended the NZ Tester Magazine conference, and the Risk Based Testing Workshop by Matt Mansell, it was exhilarating to learn from people passionate about testing.
:Attended the NZ Tester Magazine conference, and the Risk Based Testing Workshop by Matt Mansell, it was exhilarating to learn from people passionate about testing.


=== Primary Caregiver (Sep-2009 - Mar-2013) ===
=== Primary Caregiver (Sep-2009 - Mar-2013) ===
Looking after my two school age children, the house chores, and '''[[Volunteering]]''' for the community
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:Looking after my two school age children, the house chores, and '''[[Volunteering]]''' for the community


=== Monitor Business Machines NZ Ltd - Logistics Manager (Aug-2005 - Aug-2009)===
=== Monitor Business Machines NZ Ltd - Logistics Manager (Aug-2005 - Aug-2009)===
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| [[Skills#xxx|xxx, x<br />xxx]]
| [[Skills#Firmware & Embedded System Testing|Firmware & Embedded System Testing]], [[Skills#Manufacturing Resource Planning|Manufacturing Resource Planning]], <br />[[Skills#Electrical & Electronic Engineering|Electrical & Electronic Engineering]], Staff Supervision, Continuous Improvement, <br />Logistics, Mechanical Product Design, Networking (TCP-IP, RS-485, RS-232)
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* Managed end-to-end logistics and quality control for electronic hardware production and delivery, including procurement, packing, and global shipping.
* Managed all aspects of sourcing sub-assemblies from third-party suppliers.
* Supervised staff and casual workers, fostering a culture of customer service and product quality.
* Continuously reviewed and optimized company procedures to enhance workflows and business information accuracy.
* Implemented innovative solutions to improve production quality and efficiency.
* Worked closely with mechanical & electronic engineers designing large cash receiving units (similar to ATM’s).


[[References - Full List#Pre-2014 Roles|Reference]]: [http://dirksonline.net/CV/2009MikeOgram.pdf 2009 Mike Ogram]
:* Managed end-to-end logistics and quality control for electronic hardware production and delivery, including procurement, packing, and global shipping.
:* Managed all aspects of sourcing sub-assemblies from third-party suppliers.
:* Supervised staff and casual workers, fostering a culture of customer service and product quality.
:* Continuously reviewed and optimised company procedures to enhance workflows and business information accuracy.
:* Implemented innovative solutions to improve production quality and efficiency.
:* Worked closely with mechanical & electronic engineers designing large cash receiving units (similar to ATM’s).
 
:[[References - Full List#Pre-2014 Roles|Reference]]: [https://dirksonline.net/CV/2009MikeOgram.pdf 2009 Mike Ogram]


=== Primary Caregiver (Sep-2003 - Jul-2005) ===
=== Primary Caregiver (Sep-2003 - Jul-2005) ===
Looking after my two young children and facilitating the renovations of our first home prior to selling and moving to larger home.
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:Looking after my two young children and facilitating the renovations of our first home prior to selling and moving to larger home.


=== University of Auckland - Lab Coordinator & Physics Tutor (Sep-2003 - Jul-2005 part time) ===
=== University of Auckland - Lab Coordinator & Physics Tutor (Sep-2003 - Jul-2005 part time) ===
BTech Opto-electronics lab coordinator & Dept of Maori & Pacific Island Health physics tutor
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:BTech Opto-electronics lab coordinator & Dept of Maori & Pacific Island Health physics tutor


=== Bioengineering Institute - Embedded Software Engineer (Sep 2002 - Aug 2003)===
=== Bioengineering Institute - Embedded Software Engineer (Sep 2002 - Aug 2003)===
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| [[Skills#Firmware & Embedded System Testing|PIC Embedded System Development & Testing]], <br />Bluetooth Protocol, [[Skills#Electrical & Electronic Engineering|Electronics]],  [[Skills#C++, Arduino, ESP32|C++ Programming]]
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|[http://dirksonline.net/CV/2004SimonMalpas.pdf 2004 Simon Malpas]
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Developed an embedded solution with Bluetooth protocol stack for data telemetry from devices implanted in rabbits used for medical research at the University of Auckland.  
:Developed an embedded solution with Bluetooth protocol stack for data telemetry from devices implanted in rabbits used for medical research at the University of Auckland.  
* Bluetooth HCI commands
:* Bluetooth HCI commands
* Protocol stack implemented in low resource PIC micro controler
:* Protocol stack implemented in low resource PIC micro-controller
* Code written in C and cross compiled for multiple device types
:* Code written in C++ and cross compiled for multiple device types
* LabView integration
:* LabView integration
 
:[[References - Full List#Pre-2014 Roles|Reference]]: [https://dirksonline.net/CV/2004SimonMalpas.pdf 2004 Simon Malpas]


===Monitor Business Machines NZ Ltd - Development & Support Engineer (Aug 1997 - Nov 2001)===
===Monitor Business Machines NZ Ltd - Development & Support Engineer (Aug 1997 - Nov 2001)===
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| Customer Support, [[Skills#Firmware & Embedded System Testing|Firmware & Embedded System Testing]], <br />Release Management, Training, [[Skills#Electrical & Electronic Engineering|Electrical & Electronic Engineering]], <br />Networking (TCP-IP, RS-485, RS-232), Project Management
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|[http://dirksonline.net/CV/2001MikeOgram.pdf 2001 Mike Ogram]
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Monitor Business Machines developed a cost management system (mainly tracking photocopying) through networked (RS232/RS485/TCP-IP) electronic swipe card terminals.


My roles and responsibilities covered  
:Monitor Business Machines developed a cost management system (mainly tracking photocopying) through networked (RS232/RS485/TCP-IP) electronic swipe card terminals.
* Global customer support lead
 
* Development and Testing of Hardware, embedded firmware, and software
:My roles and responsibilities covered  
* Release Management
:* Global customer support lead
* Global training  
:* Development and Testing of Hardware, embedded firmware, and software
* Project Manager to develop a casino premium player loyalty program (Terminal & infrastructure hardware and software) for Burswood Casino (Perth)
:* Release Management
* Built a performance test lab for automated testing of firmware and software updates
:* Global training  
* Built numerous test jigs for testing & diagnosing various hardware items
:* Project Manager to develop a casino premium player loyalty program (Terminal & infrastructure hardware and software) for Burswood Casino (Perth)
:* Built a performance test lab for automated testing of firmware and software updates
:* Built numerous test jigs for testing & diagnosing various hardware items
:* CE Mark & RoHS compliance Testing
 
:[[References - Full List#Pre-2014 Roles|Reference]]: [https://dirksonline.net/CV/2001MikeOgram.pdf 2001 Mike Ogram]


===Short Term Contracts (1996 - 1997)===
===Short Term Contracts (1996 - 1997)===
* Cerebos Greggs – Production Planner & documentation
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* Auckland City Council – Ph PABX maintenance & support
| Production Planning, Documentation, <br />Technical Support
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:* Cerebos Greggs – Production Planner & documentation
:* Auckland City Council – Ph PABX maintenance & support


=== Carter Holt Harvey(Tissue Group) - Production Scheduler (1994 - 1996)===
=== Carter Holt Harvey(Tissue Group) - Production Scheduler (1994 - 1996)===
* Production scheduling (MRPII) of diapers and facial tissues
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* Sales forecasting
| Production Planning, Documentation, Specifications <br />Technical Support, Sales Forecasting, VB Automation, AS-400
* Product specifications
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* Continuous improvement projects
:* Production scheduling (MRPII) of diapers and facial tissues
* Developed a VB application to automate the generation of productions plans from data in AS-400
:* Sales forecasting
:* Product specifications
:* Continuous improvement projects
:* Developed a VB application to automate the generation of productions plans from data in AS-400

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Pre-2014 Roles

Skills

LeasePlan NZ - Software Tester (Apr-2013 - Dec-2014)

Risk Based Testing, MS-Access VB App Testing,
AS-400 Testing, VB Automation Scripts
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, emailing)
  • Legacy AS-400 system testing
  • Developed a test automation framework for AS-400 using VB
At LPNZ I was introduced to testing as a proper profession by my friend Christina Linwood.
Attended the NZ Tester Magazine conference, and the Risk Based Testing Workshop by Matt Mansell, it was exhilarating to learn from people passionate about testing.

Primary Caregiver (Sep-2009 - Mar-2013)

Parenting
Looking after my two school age children, the house chores, and Volunteering for the community

Monitor Business Machines NZ Ltd - Logistics Manager (Aug-2005 - Aug-2009)

Firmware & Embedded System Testing, Manufacturing Resource Planning,
Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Staff Supervision, Continuous Improvement,
Logistics, Mechanical Product Design, Networking (TCP-IP, RS-485, RS-232)
  • Managed end-to-end logistics and quality control for electronic hardware production and delivery, including procurement, packing, and global shipping.
  • Managed all aspects of sourcing sub-assemblies from third-party suppliers.
  • Supervised staff and casual workers, fostering a culture of customer service and product quality.
  • Continuously reviewed and optimised company procedures to enhance workflows and business information accuracy.
  • Implemented innovative solutions to improve production quality and efficiency.
  • Worked closely with mechanical & electronic engineers designing large cash receiving units (similar to ATM’s).
Reference: 2009 Mike Ogram

Primary Caregiver (Sep-2003 - Jul-2005)

Parenting
Looking after my two young children and facilitating the renovations of our first home prior to selling and moving to larger home.

University of Auckland - Lab Coordinator & Physics Tutor (Sep-2003 - Jul-2005 part time)

Teaching, Tutoring
BTech Opto-electronics lab coordinator & Dept of Maori & Pacific Island Health physics tutor

Bioengineering Institute - Embedded Software Engineer (Sep 2002 - Aug 2003)

PIC Embedded System Development & Testing,
Bluetooth Protocol, Electronics, C++ Programming
Developed an embedded solution with Bluetooth protocol stack for data telemetry from devices implanted in rabbits used for medical research at the University of Auckland.
  • Bluetooth HCI commands
  • Protocol stack implemented in low resource PIC micro-controller
  • Code written in C++ and cross compiled for multiple device types
  • LabView integration
Reference: 2004 Simon Malpas

Monitor Business Machines NZ Ltd - Development & Support Engineer (Aug 1997 - Nov 2001)

Customer Support, Firmware & Embedded System Testing,
Release Management, Training, Electrical & Electronic Engineering,
Networking (TCP-IP, RS-485, RS-232), Project Management
Monitor Business Machines developed a cost management system (mainly tracking photocopying) through networked (RS232/RS485/TCP-IP) electronic swipe card terminals.
My roles and responsibilities covered
  • Global customer support lead
  • Development and Testing of Hardware, embedded firmware, and software
  • Release Management
  • Global training
  • Project Manager to develop a casino premium player loyalty program (Terminal & infrastructure hardware and software) for Burswood Casino (Perth)
  • Built a performance test lab for automated testing of firmware and software updates
  • Built numerous test jigs for testing & diagnosing various hardware items
  • CE Mark & RoHS compliance Testing
Reference: 2001 Mike Ogram

Short Term Contracts (1996 - 1997)

Production Planning, Documentation,
Technical Support
  • Cerebos Greggs – Production Planner & documentation
  • Auckland City Council – Ph PABX maintenance & support

Carter Holt Harvey(Tissue Group) - Production Scheduler (1994 - 1996)

Production Planning, Documentation, Specifications
Technical Support, Sales Forecasting, VB Automation, AS-400
  • Production scheduling (MRPII) of diapers and facial tissues
  • Sales forecasting
  • Product specifications
  • Continuous improvement projects
  • Developed a VB application to automate the generation of productions plans from data in AS-400
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