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Curriculum Vitae - Vincent Dirks

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<u>my cv is a wiki</u> ...and I think that's pretty cool. Welcome and explore! Hopefully you can find what you're looking for about me.{{ContactDetails}}
''It's early days still, and there's plenty more things to do. [http://dirksonline.net/cvwiki/index.php?title=Talk:Curriculum_Vitae_-_Vincent_Dirks <u>feedback is welcome</u>]''{{PersonalIntroduction}}
== Contact Details =={| class="wikitable"{SummarySkillsMatrix}}!Name |Vincent Izaak Dirks|-!e-mail|nospam1@dirksonline.net|-!Address|Kelvin Rd<br />Remuera<br />Auckland 1050|-!Mob| 021-0269-6216|-!LinkedIn| https://nz.linkedin.com/in/vincent-dirks-937aa557|{{Work Experience}}
== Intro =={{References}}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.{{Volunteering}} {{CoursesConferencesWorkshopsMeetings}}
== {{Education ==1993 Graduated ME (Elec) University of Auckland<br />1991 Graduated BE (Elec) Hons. University of Auckland<br />1989 Completed Secondary School Dux Literarum. Rutherford High School}}
{{Presentations}} == Work Experience Blogs & Slides== Senior Software Test Analyst – Trade Me:2017– :*[https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-should-testers-know-ab-testing-vincent-dirks/?trackingId=mZ1Rs%2BMuDeORCB5OTnMhxg%3D%3D Presentation slides for WeTest Auckland - 30-Nov-2017- What should testers know about A/B Testing changes ?] :2016:*[https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/exploratory-testing-automated-auckland-presentation-vincent-dirks Exploratory Automation - Using dynamic data in automation] :*[https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-agile-helps-you-spend-less-time-regression-testing-vincent-dirks How agile helps you spend less time regression testing]:*[https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/processes-my-passion-vincent-dirks Processes are my Passion]:*[https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/agile-developers-need-speed-when-fast-too-vincent-dirks Agile developers' need for speed - When is fast too fast?] :2014:*[https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20140923105352-202766587-oh-what-fun-it-is-to-do-a-little-coding Oh what fun it is to do a little coding...]:*[https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20140914032250-202766587-testers-mind-the iconic NZ Trade Me website -developers-ego Testers: mind the developer's ego!] ==What I'm reading...watching...listening==:''Regular Podcasts & publications'':*TestTalks by Joe Colantonio (link TBD):*Testing Trapeze (link TBD) :''in progress or on the to do list'':*[https://leanpub.com/selenium-webdriver-book Selenium WebDriver, From Foundations To Framework, by Alex Collins and Yujun Liang] (Motors GroupBook Selenium Automation) covering DB:*[http://momtestbook.com/ The Mom Test, UIby Rob Fitzpatrick, APIHow to talk to customers and learn if your business is a good idea when everyone is lying to you.] (Book, deploymentLean Startups):*[https://www.amazon.com/Black-Swan-Improbable-Robustness-Fragility/dp/081297381X The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable. by Nassim Nicholas Taleb] (Book):*[https://www.amazon.com/Lessons-Learned-Software-Testing-Context-Driven/dp/0471081124/ref=sr_1_8?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1477450378&sr=1-8&keywords=software+testing Lessons Learned in Software Testing: A Context-Driven Approach. by Cem Kaner, agile methodsJames Bach, squad masteringBret Pettichord] (Book,Testing)new staf induction :*[https://channel9.msdn.com/Events/Machine-Learning-and junior staff support, API & UI -Data-Sciences-Conference/Data-Science-Summit-2016/K001/player Opening Keynote Session with Dr. Joseph Sirosh: Azure - the Cloud Supercomputer for AI]:*[http://www.software-testing-tutorials-automation checks Dec .com/2014 /02/selenium-webdriver-difference-between.html Selenium WebDriver : Difference Between findElement and findElements with example]:*[https://youtu.be/TUX7ntXlVkc Cucumber with Selenium] (Automation, series of videos) Aug :''Nov 2016'' Software Tester – LeasePlan NZ:*[http://socialleancanvas.com/the-canvas/ Social Lean Canvas] a tool to help social entrepreneurs apply the rigours of Lean Startup to ventures that have social or environmental goals :''Oct 2016'' :*[https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/kenj/2014/05/19/the-future-of-quality-is-easy-with-eaasy-and-mvq/ The future of quality is easy with EaaSy and Minimum Viable Quality blog by R.K.Johnston] (Agile Testing)– :*[https://vimeo.com/44133409 Functional Automated Testing various bespoke developed applications Best Practices with Selenium WebDriver by Ben Burton] (for internal useVideo, Testing, Automation)– Developing a test automation framework for LeasePlan Apr 2013:*[http://www.joelonsoftware.com/articles/fog0000000043.html The Joel Test: 12 Steps to Better Code by Joel Spolsky] (Blog)Dec 2014:*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_of_triviality Parkinson's law of triviality (aka Bike-shedding)] (Wikipedia)Volunteering whilst Primary Caregiver:*[https://zxsecurity.co.nz/presentations/201607_Unrestcon-ZXSecurity_GPSSpoofing.pdf, You are not where you think you are - GPS Spoofing How to by David Robinson/Karit (@nzkarit) – ZX Security, Unrestcon 2016]– Eastern Suburbs AFC –Junior Girls Co:*[https://solavirtusinvicta.wordpress.com/2016/03/25/heuristic-testing-ordinator dice/ Heuristic Testng Dice] (2011-2014Testing) – Glendowie Boating Club :*[http://techbeacon.com/uncle-bob-martin-agile-manifesto-15-years- Arrow Class Convenor later Uncle Bob Martin: The Agile Manifesto, 15 years later] (2011-2014Agile)– MOTAT Tramways Volunteer Conductor :*[https://youtu.be/ZK3jSXYBNak?list=UUcyq283he07B7_KUX07mmtA 4 essential body language tips from a world champion public speaker] (2012Presenting):*[http://www.testingtrapezemagazine.com/magazine/october-2016/ Testing Trapeze Magazine -2014October 2016] (Testing)– Eastern Suburbs Montessori Primary School :*[https://gds.blog.gov.uk/2016/10/07/platform-as-a-service-team-takes-even-handed-approach-to- PTA meetings/ Hand Signals at meetings to reduce interruptions] (2011-2012Agile) Aug 2009Apr 2013Research Assistant – University ==New things I'm learning and trying out==:''2018'' :* <u>Postman</u> - developing a framework that allows orchestration of AucklandSet up database for research into calls in any API endpoint collection to mimic a cyclistnumber of typical user sessions with Fiserv's exposure mobile apps. Also designing it to air pollution when commuting be re-usable across many testing, certification, and production environments, and for any Financial Institution configured in those environments. Previous API automation suites were all close tied to a specific data configuration of a mocked environment, and from work could not be used in Aucklandfully integrated environments. Aug 2011 May 2012Logistics Manager :''2017'' :* Primarily focusing on learning the product and testing domain as they apply to my new Test Engineering role at [[Curriculum_Vitae_-_Vincent_Dirks#Intermediate_Test_Engineer_-_Fiserv_.28Jan_2017_- Monitor Business Machines NZ Ltd_Current.29|Fiserv]] Total management :** Extended internal SpecFlow (C#) suite of all aspects of production API automation checks for our interface with Card Services :** Powershell scripts to help make manual deployments more efficient. :''Dec 2016'' :*I am starting on [[Katrina Clokie's Mobile Testing Pathway]]  :''Nov 2016'' :*I did a [[W3C tutorial on XPATH]]. I'll give it a go next time I write some web automation scripts. :*Made a [[Protractor and delivery of all electronic hardware sold by the companynode.js automation suite for Crimson Login Page]]:*Made a [[Selenium automation suite for www.provokesolutions. Aug-2005com]] :''Oct 2016'' Aug 2009:*bootcamp@elementalselenium.comBTech Lab Coordinator & Physics Tutor – University of Auckland Feb:*''Selenium'' -2004 – Dec 2005setting it up on my mac with Maven. Exploring it with ole.saintkentigern.com. Bluetooth Software Engineer – UoA Bioengineering Institute Sep:*''Bootstrap'' - writing a static page showing 10 iFrames to show on a mobile -2002 – Aug 2003no joy so farPhysics Tutor – University of Auckland Jul:*''HTML'' -2002 – Sep2002showing 10 iFrames side by side horizontally, one for each subject my son has at school. Senior Development & Support Engineer, Project Manager:''Sep 2016'' :*''WikiMedia'' - Monitor Business Machines NZ Ltd Aug 1997 – Nov 2001using the wikipedia engine to set up this cvwiki and other wiki'sShort Term Contracts - Cerebos Greggs – Production Planner & documentation--- Send [http://dirksonline.net/cvwiki/index.php?title=Talk:Curriculum_Vitae_- Auckland City Council – Ph PABX maintenance & support 1996 – 1997Production Scheduler – Charter Holt Harvey – Tissue Groupsales forecasting, product specifications, Continuous improvement projects 1994 – 1996_Vincent_Dirks <u>feedback</u>]
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