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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}}
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== Work Experience == {{References}}===Contracting - Engel Consulting (since Sep 2016)=== :Helping Kim Engel on some interesting smaller projects, whilst hunting for my next big career challenge.{{Volunteering}} :<u>Presented</u> :* Automated Testing Auckland - Whiteboard Session - Automation Checks that find bugs now and into the future (http://www.meetup.com/Automated-Testing-Auckland/events/234011605/)===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 :* 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{{CoursesConferencesWorkshopsMeetings}}
:Whilst at Trade Me I continued to attend many WeTest MeetUps and developed a good network of fellow test professionals in the Auckland and New Zealand test communities. :<u>Attended</u>:*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):<u>Presented</u>:*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{{Education}}
===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.{{Presentations}}
===Primary Caregiver (Sep-2009 - Mar-2013) =Blogs & Slides==:2017:* Eastern Suburbs AFC –Junior Girls Co[https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-should-testers-know-ab-ordinator (2011testing-2014) :* Glendowie Boating Club vincent- Arrow Class Convenor (2011dirks/?trackingId=mZ1Rs%2BMuDeORCB5OTnMhxg%3D%3D Presentation slides for WeTest Auckland -2015):* MOTAT Tramways Volunteer Conductor (201230-2014):* Eastern Suburbs Montessori Primary School Nov- PTA (20112017-2012)What should testers know about A/B Testing?]
===Research Assistant – University of Auckland (part :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 Aug 2011 regression testing]:*[https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/processes-my-passion-vincent- May 2012)===dirks Processes are my Passion]:Set up large database (MS Access) of historic Auckland traffic flows *[https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/agile-developers-need-speed-when-fast-too-vincent-dirks Agile developers' need for research into a cyclist's exposure to air pollution when commuting to and from work.speed - When is fast too fast?]
===Logistics Manager :2014:*[https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20140923105352-202766587- Monitor Business Machines NZ Ltd (Augoh-2005 what- Aug 2009)===fun-it-is-to-do-a-little-coding Oh what fun it is to do a little coding...]:Total management of all aspects of production and delivery of all electronic hardware sold by *[https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20140914032250-202766587-testers-mind-the-developers-ego Testers: mind the company.developer's ego!]
==What I'm reading...watching...listening=BTech Lab Coordinator =:''Regular Podcasts & Physics Tutor University of Auckland (part time Feb 2004 – Dec 2005)===publications'':*Managed the lab for approximately 20 students doing their final year projects in BTechTestTalks by Joe Colantonio (Opto-electronicslink TBD):*Primary academic supervisor for several students:*Physics tutor for Dept of Maori & Pacific HealthTesting Trapeze (link TBD)
===Bluetooth Software Engineer UoA Bioengineering Institute :''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] (Sep-2002 – Aug 2003Book Selenium Automation)===:Developed *[http://momtestbook.com/ The Mom Test, by Rob Fitzpatrick, How to talk to customers and learn if your business is a Bluetooth protocol stack for the telemetry of data from devices implanted in rabbits used for medical research into kidney functiongood idea when everyone is lying to you. ] (Book, Lean Startups):*Bluetooth HCI commands[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):*Protocol stack implemented [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 extremely low resource PIC micro controlerSoftware Testing: A Context-Driven Approach. by Cem Kaner, James Bach, Bret Pettichord] (Book, Testing):*Code base written mainly in C [https://channel9.msdn.com/Events/Machine-Learning-and shared across multiple device types, -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.com/2014/02/selenium-webdriver-difference-between.html Selenium WebDriver : Difference Between findElement and different compilers.findElements with example]:*LabView integration[https://youtu.be/TUX7ntXlVkc Cucumber with Selenium] (Automation, series of videos)
===Physics Tutor University of Auckland (part time Jul-2002 – Sep2002)===:''Nov 2016'' :Physics tutor for Dept *[http://socialleancanvas.com/the-canvas/ Social Lean Canvas] a tool to help social entrepreneurs apply the rigours of Maori & Pacific HealthLean Startup to ventures that have social or environmental goals
===Senior Development & Support Engineer:''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, Project Manager 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- Monitor Business Machines NZ Ltd shedding)] (Aug 1997 – Nov 2001Wikipedia)===:Monitor developed a cost management solution primarily for tracking photocopying through electronic swipe card terminals*[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]:*Global customer support lead[https://solavirtusinvicta.wordpress.com/2016/03/25/heuristic-testing-dice/ Heuristic Testng Dice] (Testing):*Testing[http://techbeacon.com/uncle-bob-martin-agile-manifesto-15-years-later Uncle Bob Martin: The Agile Manifesto, 15 years later] (Agile):*Release Management[https://youtu.be/ZK3jSXYBNak?list=UUcyq283he07B7_KUX07mmtA 4 essential body language tips from a world champion public speaker] (Presenting):*Global training [http://www.testingtrapezemagazine.com/magazine/october-2016/ Testing Trapeze Magazine - October 2016] (Testing):*Project Manager for Burswood Casino [https://gds.blog.gov.uk/2016/10/07/platform-as-a-service-team-takes-even-handed-approach-to develop a terminal based system for a premium player loyalty program-meetings/ Hand Signals at meetings to reduce interruptions] (Agile)
===Short Term Contracts (1996 – 1997)=New things I'm learning and trying out==:*Cerebos Greggs – Production Planner & documentation''2018'' :*Auckland City Council – Ph PABX maintenance & support<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.
===Production Scheduler – Charter Holt Harvey – Tissue Group (1994 – 1996)===:''2017'' :*Production scheduling (MRPII) of diapers Primarily focusing on learning the product and facial tissuestesting domain as they apply to my new Test Engineering role at [[Curriculum_Vitae_-_Vincent_Dirks#Intermediate_Test_Engineer_-_Fiserv_.28Jan_2017_-_Current.29|Fiserv]] :*Sales forecasting:*Product specificationsExtended internal SpecFlow (C#) suite of API automation checks for our interface with Card Services :*Continuous improvement projects:*Developed a VB application Powershell scripts to automate the generation of excel productions plans from data in AS-400help make manual deployments more efficient.
== Education ==:''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. :*1993 ME (Elec) University of Auckland''Bootstrap'' - writing a static page showing 10 iFrames to show on a mobile - no joy so far:*1991 BE (Elec) Hons''HTML'' - showing 10 iFrames side by side horizontally, one for each subject my son has at school. University of Auckland :''Sep 2016'' :*1989 Secondary School Dux Literarum''WikiMedia'' - using the wikipedia engine to set up this cvwiki and other wiki's ----Send [http://dirksonline.net/cvwiki/index. Rutherford High Schoolphp?title=Talk:Curriculum_Vitae_-_Vincent_Dirks <u>feedback</u>]
