Curriculum Vitae - Vincent Dirks
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| Name | Vincent Izaak Dirks |
|---|---|
| nospam1@dirksonline.net | |
| Address | Kelvin Rd Remuera Auckland 1050 |
| Mob | 021-0269-6216 |
| https://nz.linkedin.com/in/vincent-dirks-937aa557 |
Work Experience
Contracting - Engel Consulting (since Sep 2016)
- Helping Kim Engel on some interesting smaller projects, whilst hunting for my next big career challenge.
- Presented
- Automated Testing Auckland - Whiteboard Session - Automation Checks that find bugs now and into the future (http://www.meetup.com/Automated-Testing-Auckland/events/234011605/)
Senior Software Test Analyst – Trade Me (Dec 2014 - Aug 2016)
- Part of small squad (cross functional agile team) testing software changes to the iconic NZ Trade Me website (Motors Group) covering
- DB, UI, API, and architecture changes
- deployment
- agile methods and squad mastering
- new staff induction and junior staff support
- test automation for API (Ready!API/SoapUI) and UI changes (tractor/protractor)
- test planning and test reviews
- test guild contributor
- Whilst at Trade Me I continued to attend many WeTest MeetUps and developed a good network of fellow test professionals in the Auckland and New Zealand test communities.
- Attended
- WeTest 2015 annual conference
- Rapid Software Testing by James Bach (was awarded the coveted James Bach star) (3 day course)
- Critical Thinking by Michael Bolton (1 day course)
- Visual Modelling by Adam Howard (Trade Me internal training)
- Presented
- Gather 2016, an interactive session on Metrics Driven Development and the analysis of AB Testing data
- Agile Auckland, Three Agile testing Lessons I learned at Trade Me
Software Tester – LeasePlan NZ (Apr 2013 - Dec 2014)
- 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 from web to and from LPNZ, emailing)
- Character based legacy (AS-400) system testing
- Developed a test automation framework for above character based system.
- At LPNZ I was introduced to testing as a proper profession by my friend Christina Linwood. I attended the NZ Tester Magazine conference, and went to a full day workshop on Risk Based Testing by Matt Mansell. It was exhilarating to be with people passionate about testing.
Primary Caregiver (Sep-2009 - Mar-2013)
- Eastern Suburbs AFC –Junior Girls Co-ordinator (2011-2014)
- Glendowie Boating Club - Arrow Class Convenor (2011-2015)
- MOTAT Tramways Volunteer Conductor (2012-2014)
- Eastern Suburbs Montessori Primary School - PTA (2011-2012)
Research Assistant – University of Auckland (part time Aug 2011 - May 2012)
- Set up 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.
Logistics Manager - Monitor Business Machines NZ Ltd (Aug-2005 - Aug 2009)
- Total management of all aspects of production and delivery of all electronic hardware sold by the company.
BTech Lab Coordinator & Physics Tutor University of Auckland (part time Feb 2004 – Dec 2005)
- Managed the lab for approximately 20 students doing their final year projects in BTech(Opto-electronics)
- Primary academic supervisor for several students
- Physics tutor for Dept of Maori & Pacific Health
Bluetooth Software Engineer UoA Bioengineering Institute (Sep-2002 – Aug 2003)
- Developed a Bluetooth protocol stack for the telemetry of data from devices implanted in rabbits used for medical research into kidney function.
- Bluetooth HCI commands
- Protocol stack implemented in extremely low resource PIC micro controler
- Code base written mainly in C and shared across multiple device types, and different compilers.
- LabView integration
Physics Tutor University of Auckland (part time Jul-2002 – Sep2002)
- Physics tutor for Dept of Maori & Pacific Health
Senior Development & Support Engineer, Project Manager - Monitor Business Machines NZ Ltd (Aug 1997 – Nov 2001)
- Monitor developed a cost management solution primarily for tracking photocopying through electronic swipe card terminals
- Global customer support lead
- Testing
- Release Management
- Global training
- Project Manager for Burswood Casino to develop a terminal based system for a premium player loyalty program
Short Term Contracts (1996 – 1997)
- Cerebos Greggs – Production Planner & documentation
- Auckland City Council – Ph PABX maintenance & support
Production Scheduler – Charter Holt Harvey – Tissue Group (1994 – 1996)
- Production scheduling (MRPII) of diapers and facial tissues
- Sales forecasting
- Product specifications
- Continuous improvement projects
- Developed a VB application to automate the generation of excel productions plans from data in AS-400
Education
- 1993 ME (Elec) University of Auckland
- 1991 BE (Elec) Hons. University of Auckland
- 1989 Secondary School Dux Literarum. Rutherford High School