Curriculum Vitae - Vincent Dirks
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Intro
I'm an agile software test analyst. I love adjusting the test process to match it to the context at hand. I like manual (exploratory) testing, but I also have fun coding some automated checks. I gravitate towards Context Driven Testing (CDT), and tend to agree with the thoughts and expressions from the leaders of the CDT community, such as James Bach and Michael Bolton. I'm also really enjoying learning about Agile methods and philosophies; for me, Agile is best summed up as "Autonomy with Responsibility through Trust". When you distil software development to its true essence, it is still about people; it is driven by people, made by people, and most importantly, it is made for people. People have emotions, passions, motivators and more. We're all different, and we all have something unique to give. I'm looking to work with people that have a passion for what they do, and have fun doing it! For me, testing is my professional passion, and I'm looking for a new role where I can work with people who share their passions and challenge me to be the best.
Contact Details
| 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
Senior Software Test Analyst – Trade Me
– Testing changes to the iconic NZ Trade Me website (Motors Group) covering DB, UI, API, deployment, agile methods, squad mastering, new staf induction and junior staff support, API & UI automation checks Dec 2014
Aug 2016
Software Tester – LeasePlan NZ
– Testing various bespoke developed applications (for internal use) – Developing a test automation framework for LeasePlan Apr 2013 Dec 2014
Volunteering whilst Primary Caregiver
– Eastern Suburbs AFC –Junior Girls Co-ordinator (2011-2014) – Glendowie Boating Club - Arrow Class Convenor (2011-2014) – MOTAT Tramways Volunteer Conductor (2012-2014) – Eastern Suburbs Montessori Primary School - PTA (2011-2012) Aug 2009 Apr 2013
Research Assistant – University of Auckland
Set up database for research into a cyclist's exposure to air pollution when commuting to and from work in Auckland. Aug 2011
May 2012
Logistics Manager - Monitor Business Machines NZ Ltd
Total management of all aspects of production and delivery of all electronic hardware sold by the company. Aug-2005 Aug 2009
BTech Lab Coordinator & Physics Tutor University of Auckland
Feb-2004 – Dec 2005
Bluetooth Software Engineer UoA Bioengineering Institute
Sep-2002 – Aug 2003
Physics Tutor University of Auckland
Jul-2002 – Sep2002
Senior Development & Support Engineer, Project Manager
Monitor Business Machines NZ Ltd Aug 1997 – Nov 2001
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Short Term Contracts
- Cerebos Greggs – Production Planner & documentation - Auckland City Council – Ph PABX maintenance & support 1996 – 1997
Production Scheduler – Charter Holt Harvey – Tissue Group
sales forecasting, product specifications, Continuous improvement projects 1994 – 1996
Education
1993 ME (Elec) University of Auckland
1991 BE (Elec) Hons. University of Auckland
1989 Secondary School Dux Literarum. Rutherford High School