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===Primary Caregiver (Sep 2009 - Mar 2013) ===
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:'''Volunteering'''
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:* Eastern Suburbs AFC –Junior Girls Co-ordinator
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:* Glendowie Boating Club - Arrow Class Convenor
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:* MOTAT Tramways Volunteer Conductor
== Pre-2014 Roles ==
:* Eastern Suburbs Montessori Primary School - PTA
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::Also see '''[[Curriculum_Vitae_-_Vincent_Dirks#Volunteering|Volunteering]]'''
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:'''Research Assistant – University of Auckland (part time Aug 2011 - May 2012)'''
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:*Set up a 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.
=== 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
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: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 [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.
 
=== Primary Caregiver (Sep-2009 - Mar-2013) ===
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:Looking after my two school age children, the house chores, and '''[[Volunteering]]''' for the community


===Logistics Manager - Monitor Business Machines NZ Ltd (Aug 2005 - Aug 2009)===
=== Monitor Business Machines NZ Ltd - Logistics Manager (Aug-2005 - Aug-2009)===
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| [[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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|[http://dirksonline.net/CV/2009MikeOgram.pdf 2009 Mike Ogram]
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:Management of all aspects of production and delivery of the electronic hardware goods sold by the company. Including stock management, procurement, packing and shipping to local and overseas customers, coordinating sub-assemblies from third party suppliers, and management of one staff and some casual workers. Reviewed related company procedures, and developed new systems & procedures to boost work-flows, increase business information accuracy/completeness, and improve production quality and efficiency.
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===Primary Caregiver (Sep 2003 - Jul 2005) ===
:* Managed end-to-end logistics and quality control for electronic hardware production and delivery, including procurement, packing, and global shipping.
:'''BTech(Opto-electronis) Lab Coordinator (part time)'''
:* Managed all aspects of sourcing sub-assemblies from third-party suppliers.
::University of Auckland, Dept of Physics, managed the lab for 20 students and assisting them with their final year projects and also primary academic supervisor for several students.
:* 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]


:'''Physics Tutor (part time)'''
=== Primary Caregiver (Sep-2003 - Jul-2005) ===
::University of Auckland, Dept of Maori & Pacific Health, Physics tutor for pre-stage 1 MAPAS course.
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| Parenting
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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.


:'''Home Renovations'''
=== University of Auckland - Lab Coordinator & Physics Tutor (Sep-2003 - Jul-2005 part time) ===
::Completed the renovations of our small 1st home prior to selling and upscaling to accomodate the new arrivals.
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:BTech Opto-electronics lab coordinator & Dept of Maori & Pacific Island Health physics tutor


===Bluetooth Software Engineer UoA Bioengineering Institute (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 a Bluetooth protocol stack for the telemetry of data from devices implanted in rabbits used for medical research.  
: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 extremely low resource PIC micro controler
:* Protocol stack implemented in low resource PIC micro-controller
:*Code base written mainly in C and shared across multiple device types, and different compilers.
:* Code written in C++ and cross compiled for multiple device types
:*LabView integration
:* LabView integration
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====Physics Tutor University of Auckland (part time Jul 2002 - Sep 2002)====
:[[References - Full List#Pre-2014 Roles|Reference]]: [https://dirksonline.net/CV/2004SimonMalpas.pdf 2004 Simon Malpas]
::Dept of Maori & Pacific Health, Physics tutor for pre-stage 1 MAPAS course.
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===Senior Development & Support Engineer, Project Manager - Monitor Business Machines NZ Ltd (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 developed a cost management solution primarily for tracking photocopying through electronic swipe card terminals
 
:*Global customer support lead
:Monitor Business Machines developed a cost management system (mainly tracking photocopying) through networked (RS232/RS485/TCP-IP) electronic swipe card terminals.
:*Testing
 
:*Release Management
:My roles and responsibilities covered
:*Global training  
:* Global customer support lead
:*Project Manager to develop a premium player loyalty program (Terminal & infrastructure hardware and software) for Burswood Casino (Perth)
:* Development and Testing of Hardware, embedded firmware, and software
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:* 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
 
:[[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


===Production Scheduler - Carter Holt Harvey - Tissue Group (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 excel 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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