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{| class="wikitable" style="float:right; margin-left: 10px;"!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|{PersonalIntroduction}}
== Intro =={{SummarySkillsMatrix}}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.{{Work Experience}}
== Work Experience == {{References}}===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 {{Volunteering}} :* 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 have developed a well connected network of professionals in the Auckland as well as New Zealand test community. :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{{CoursesConferencesWorkshopsMeetings}}
===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.{{Education}}
===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){{Presentations}}
===Research Assistant – University of Auckland (part time Aug 2011 - May 2012)=Blogs & Slides==:Set up large database (MS Access) of historic 2017:*[https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-should-testers-know-ab-testing-vincent-dirks/?trackingId=mZ1Rs%2BMuDeORCB5OTnMhxg%3D%3D Presentation slides for WeTest Auckland traffic flows for research into a cyclist's exposure to air pollution when commuting to and from work.- 30-Nov-2017- What should testers know about A/B Testing?]
===Logistics Manager :2016:*[https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/exploratory-testing-automated-auckland-presentation- Monitor Business Machines NZ Ltd (Augvincent-2005 dirks Exploratory Automation - Aug 2009)===Using dynamic data in automation] :Total management of all aspects of production and delivery of all electronic hardware sold by the company*[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?]
===BTech Lab Coordinator & Physics Tutor University of Auckland (part time Feb 2004 – Dec 2005)===:2014:*Managed the lab for approximately 20 students doing their final year projects in BTech(Opto[https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20140923105352-202766587-oh-what-fun-it-is-to-do-a-little-electronics)coding Oh what fun it is to do a little coding...]:*Primary academic supervisor for several students[https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20140914032250-202766587-testers-mind-the-developers-ego Testers:*Physics tutor for Dept of Maori & Pacific Healthmind the developer's ego!]
==What I'm reading...watching...listening=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''Regular Podcasts & publications'':*Protocol stack implemented in extremely low resource PIC micro controlerTestTalks by Joe Colantonio (link TBD):*Code base written mainly in C and shared across multiple device types, and different compilers.:*LabView integrationTesting 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] (Book Selenium Automation):*[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):*[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=Physics Tutor University of Auckland (part time Jul-2002 – Sep2002)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):Physics tutor *[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 Dept AI]:*[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 Maori & Pacific Healthvideos)
===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 terminals2016'' :*Global customer support lead[http:*Testing:*Release Management:*Global training :*Project Manager for Burswood Casino //socialleancanvas.com/the-canvas/ Social Lean Canvas] a tool to help social entrepreneurs apply the rigours of Lean Startup to develop a terminal based system for a premium player loyalty programventures that have social or environmental goals
===Short Term Contracts :''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 (1996 @nzkarit) – 1997ZX 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):*Cerebos Greggs – Production Planner & documentation[http://www.testingtrapezemagazine.com/magazine/october-2016/ Testing Trapeze Magazine - October 2016] (Testing):*Auckland City Council – Ph PABX maintenance & support[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)
===Production Scheduler – Charter Holt Harvey – Tissue Group (1994 – 1996)=New things I'm learning and trying out==:*Production scheduling (MRPII) of diapers and facial tissues''2018'' :*Sales forecasting:*Product specifications:*Continuous improvement projects:*Developed <u>Postman</u> - developing a VB application framework that allows orchestration of calls in any API endpoint collection to automate the generation mimic a number of excel productions plans from 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 AS-400fully integrated environments.
== Education ==:''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]] 1993 ME :** Extended internal SpecFlow (ElecC#) University suite of AucklandAPI 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 <br /u>1991 BE (Elec) Hons. University of Aucklandfeedback<br /u>1989 Secondary School Dux Literarum. Rutherford High School]
