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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}}
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== Introduction Related wiki pages==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". *[[References_-_Full_List|References]]*[[Volunteering]]*[[Professional Development]]*[[Education]]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 *[[Presentations and challenge me to be the best.Posts]]
== Education What I'm reading, watching, listening, learning, and trying out in 2024==1993 Graduated ME (Elec) University of Auckland===Interesting Reads===1991 Graduated BE (Elec) Hons*[https://www.satisfice.com/blog/archives/4947 Round Earth Test Strategy] by James Bach:Interesting alternative to the "test automation pyramid". There are testing problems to consider at every level, ''Quality above requires quality below''. University of Auckland
== Work Experience =My '''[[Observability Project]]'''=== Senior Software Test Analyst – Trade Me– Testing changes to * [https://expressjs.com/en/starter/hello-world.html Express.js basic hello world] and my [https://github.com/VincentDirks/node.js-in-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 2016Software Tester – LeasePlan NZ– Testing various bespoke developed applications (for internal use)– Developing a test automation framework for LeasePlan Apr 2013Dec 2014Volunteering whilst Primary Caregiver– Eastern Suburbs AFC –Junior Girls Co-ordinator (2011cloud node.js-2014) – Glendowie Boating Club in- Arrow Class Convenor (2011the-2014)cloud] repo– MOTAT Tramways Volunteer Conductor (2012* [https://www.atlassian.com/microservices/microservices-2014)– Eastern Suburbs Montessori Primary School architecture/kubernetes- PTA (2011vs-2012) Aug 2009docker Kubernetes vs. Docker] by Josh Campbell at Atlassian <br>Apr 2013:I want to learn the difference between these technologies to see how it might apply to my [[Observability Project]]Research Assistant – University of AucklandSet * Setting up database for research into a cyclist's exposure Docker Desktop at home to air pollution when commuting to and from work in Auckland. Aug 2011 May 2012Logistics Manager - Monitor Business Machines NZ LtdTotal management of all aspects of production and delivery of all electronic hardware sold by run the company[https://github. Augcom/Splunk/docker-2005Splunk Docker Splunk Image]Aug 2009BTech Lab Coordinator & Physics Tutor – University of Auckland Feb-2004 – Dec 2005<br>Bluetooth Software Engineer – UoA Bioengineering Institute Sep-2002 – Aug 2003Physics Tutor – University '''[[Archive What I'm Reading, Watching, Listing, Learning, and Trying Out|Archive of Auckland Julpre-2002 – Sep20022024 entries]]'''Senior Development & Support Engineer, Project Manager - Monitor Business Machines NZ Ltd Aug 1997 – Nov 2001== <end> ==Short 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>]
