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Contact Details

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.

Education

1993 Graduated ME (Elec) University of Auckland
1991 Graduated BE (Elec) Hons. University of Auckland
1989 Completed Secondary School Dux Literarum. Rutherford High School

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

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