Pre-2014 Roles
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 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).
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
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
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