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As 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. My approach extends beyond traditional testing methodologies; I consider the design of the whole ecosystem that facilitates excellence and efficiency in software development. | As 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. My approach extends beyond traditional testing methodologies; I consider the design of the whole ecosystem that facilitates excellence and efficiency in software development. | ||
Revision as of 20:03, 2 May 2024
Contents
- 1 Intro - Vincent Dirks - Software Quality Engineer
- 2 Skills Summary
- 3 Work Experience
- 3.1 Personal Health and Wellbeing Break (Jan-2024 - Present)
- 3.2 TTC - Dept. of Internal Affairs - Senior Test Automation Engineer (Nov-2023 - Jan-2023)
- 3.3 Westpac NZ - Senior Automation Quality Engineer (Apr-2021 - Nov-2023)
- 3.4 FirstAML - Test Analyst (Oct-2020 - Mar-2021)
- 3.5 Weather Radar NZ limited - Weather Radar Systems Engineer (Jun-2020 - Oct-2020)
- 3.6 Grappler- Agile Quality Analyst (Jun-2020 - Oct-2020)
- 3.7 Fiserv Auckland - Intermediate Software Test Engineer (Jan-2017 - Apr-2020)
- 3.8 Engel Consulting - Contracting (Sep 2016 - Dec 2016)
- 3.9 Trade Me - Senior Software Test Analyst (Dec-2014 - Aug-2016)
- 3.10 LeasePlan NZ - Software Tester (Apr 2013 - Dec 2014)
- 3.11 Prior to 2013
- 4 Related wiki pages
- 5 What I'm reading, watching, listening, learning, and trying out in 2024
- 6 <end>
Intro - 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 organizational structures so that I can adapt and contribute effectively. My approach extends beyond traditional testing methodologies; I consider the design of the whole ecosystem that facilitates excellence and efficiency in software development.
I specialize in adapting to diverse contexts to deliver high-quality software solutions efficiently, and I'm passionate about testing and tool development, they are both critical to driving software excellence and maintaining delivery speed.
Skills Summary
Testing Skills
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Programming and Automation Skills
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General Skills
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Work Experience
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Personal Health and Wellbeing Break (Jan-2024 - Present)
TTC - Dept. of Internal Affairs - Senior Test Automation Engineer (Nov-2023 - Jan-2023)
Westpac NZ - Senior Automation Quality Engineer (Apr-2021 - Nov-2023)
FirstAML - Test Analyst (Oct-2020 - Mar-2021)
Weather Radar NZ limited - Weather Radar Systems Engineer (Jun-2020 - Oct-2020)
Grappler- Agile Quality Analyst (Jun-2020 - Oct-2020)
Fiserv Auckland - Intermediate Software Test Engineer (Jan-2017 - Apr-2020)
Engel Consulting - Contracting (Sep 2016 - Dec 2016)
Trade Me - Senior Software Test Analyst (Dec-2014 - Aug-2016)
LeasePlan NZ - Software Tester (Apr 2013 - Dec 2014)
Prior to 2013
Related wiki pages
References
Volunteering
Professional Development
Education
Presentations, Posts, and blogs
What I'm reading, watching, listening, learning, and trying out in 2024
Interesting Reads
- 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."
- 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".
My Observability Project
- Express.js basic hello world and my node.js-in-the-cloud repo
- Kubernetes vs. Docker by Josh Campbell at Atlassian
- 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 Docker Splunk Image
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