Difference between revisions of "Curriculum Vitae - Vincent Dirks"

Postman - developing a framework that allows orchestration of calls in any API endpoint collection to mimic a number of typical user sessions with Fiserv's mobile apps. Also designing it to 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 could not be used in fully integrated environments.

2017

Primarily focusing on learning the product and testing domain as they apply to my new Test Engineering role at Fiserv
- Extended internal SpecFlow (C#) suite of 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 node.js automation suite for Crimson Login Page
Made a Selenium automation suite for www.provokesolutions.com

Oct 2016

bootcamp@elementalselenium.com
Selenium - setting it up on my mac with Maven. Exploring it with ole.saintkentigern.com.
Bootstrap - writing a static page showing 10 iFrames to show on a mobile - no joy so far
HTML - showing 10 iFrames side by side horizontally, one for each subject my son has at school.

Sep 2016

WikiMedia - using the wikipedia engine to set up this cvwiki and other wiki's

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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.
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-''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 ==
+{{SummarySkillsMatrix}}
-{| class="wikitable"
-!Name
+{{Work Experience}}
-|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
-|}
-== 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 ==
+{{Education}}
-	Graduated ME (Elec) University of Auckland<br />
-	Graduated BE (Elec) Hons. University of Auckland<br />
-	Completed Secondary School Dux Literarum. Rutherford High School
-== Work Experience ==
+{{Presentations}}
-===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===
+==Blogs & Slides==
+: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?]
-Feb-2004 – Dec 2005
+: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?]
-===Bluetooth Software Engineer UoA Bioengineering Institute===
+:2014
-Sep-2002 – Aug 2003
+:*[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-developers-ego Testers: mind the developer's ego!]
-===Physics Tutor University of Auckland===
+==What I'm reading...watching...listening==
-Jul-2002 – Sep2002
+:''Regular Podcasts & publications''
+:*TestTalks by Joe Colantonio (link TBD)
+:*Testing Trapeze (link TBD)
-===Senior Development & Support Engineer, Project Manager===
+:''in progress or on the to do list''
- - Monitor Business Machines NZ Ltd	Aug 1997 – Nov 2001
+:*[https://leanpub.com/selenium-webdriver-book Selenium WebDriver, From Foundations To Framework, by Alex Collins and Yujun Liang] (Book Selenium Automation)
-===Short Term Contracts===
+:*[http://momtestbook.com/ The Mom Test, by Rob Fitzpatrick, How to talk to customers and learn if your business is a good idea when everyone is lying to you.] (Book, Lean Startups)
- - Cerebos Greggs – Production Planner & documentation
+:*[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)
- - Auckland City Council – Ph PABX maintenance & support	1996 – 1997
+:*[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, James Bach, Bret Pettichord] (Book, Testing)
-Production Scheduler – Charter Holt Harvey – Tissue Group
+:*[https://channel9.msdn.com/Events/Machine-Learning-and-Data-Sciences-Conference/Data-Science-Summit-2016/K001/player Opening Keynote Session with Dr. Joseph Sirosh: Azure - the Cloud Supercomputer for AI]
-sales forecasting, product specifications, Continuous improvement projects	1994 – 1996
+:*[http://www.software-testing-tutorials-automation.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)
+:''Nov 2016''
+:*[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 Best Practices with Selenium WebDriver by Ben Burton] (Video, Testing, Automation)
+:*[http://www.joelonsoftware.com/articles/fog0000000043.html The Joel Test: 12 Steps to Better Code by Joel Spolsky] (Blog)
+:*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_of_triviality Parkinson's law of triviality (aka Bike-shedding)] (Wikipedia)
+:*[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]
+:*[https://solavirtusinvicta.wordpress.com/2016/03/25/heuristic-testing-dice/ Heuristic Testng Dice] (Testing)
+:*[http://techbeacon.com/uncle-bob-martin-agile-manifesto-15-years-later Uncle Bob Martin: The Agile Manifesto, 15 years later] (Agile)
+:*[https://youtu.be/ZK3jSXYBNak?list=UUcyq283he07B7_KUX07mmtA 4 essential body language tips from a world champion public speaker] (Presenting)
+:*[http://www.testingtrapezemagazine.com/magazine/october-2016/ Testing Trapeze Magazine - October 2016] (Testing)
+:*[https://gds.blog.gov.uk/2016/10/07/platform-as-a-service-team-takes-even-handed-approach-to-meetings/ Hand Signals at meetings to reduce interruptions] (Agile)
+==New things I'm learning and trying out==
+:''2018''
+:* <u>Postman</u> - developing a framework that allows orchestration of calls in any API endpoint collection to mimic a number of typical user sessions with Fiserv's mobile apps. Also designing it to 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 could not be used in fully integrated environments.
+:''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_-_Current.29|Fiserv]]
+:** Extended internal SpecFlow (C#) suite of 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 node.js automation suite for Crimson Login Page]]
+:*Made a [[Selenium automation suite for www.provokesolutions.com]]
+:''Oct 2016''
+:*bootcamp@elementalselenium.com
+:*''Selenium'' - setting it up on my mac with Maven. Exploring it with ole.saintkentigern.com.
+:*''Bootstrap'' - writing a static page showing 10 iFrames to show on a mobile - no joy so far
+:*''HTML'' - showing 10 iFrames side by side horizontally, one for each subject my son has at school.
+:''Sep 2016''
+:*''WikiMedia'' - using the wikipedia engine to set up this cvwiki and other wiki's
+----
+Send [http://dirksonline.net/cvwiki/index.php?title=Talk:Curriculum_Vitae_-_Vincent_Dirks <u>feedback</u>]

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