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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>]''
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== Contact Details ==
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|Vincent Izaak Dirks
 
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|nospam1@dirksonline.net
 
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|Kelvin Rd<br />Remuera<br />Auckland 1050
 
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!Mob
 
| 021-0269-6216
 
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| https://nz.linkedin.com/in/vincent-dirks-937aa557
 
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== Intro ==
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==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".
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*[[References_-_Full_List|References]]
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.
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== Education ==
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==What I'm reading, watching, listening, learning, and trying out in 2024==
1993 Graduated ME (Elec) University of Auckland<br />
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===Interesting Reads===
1991 Graduated BE (Elec) Hons. University of Auckland<br />
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*[https://www.satisfice.com/blog/archives/4947 Round Earth Test Strategy] by James Bach
1989 Completed Secondary School Dux Literarum. Rutherford High School
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:Interesting alternative to the "test automation pyramid". There are testing problems to consider at every level, ''Quality above requires quality below''.
  
== Work Experience ==
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===My '''[[Observability Project]]'''===
===Senior Software Test Analyst – Trade Me===
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* [https://expressjs.com/en/starter/hello-world.html Express.js basic hello world] and my [https://github.com/VincentDirks/node.js-in-the-cloud node.js-in-the-cloud] repo
– Testing changes to the iconic NZ Trade Me website (Motors Group)
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* [https://www.atlassian.com/microservices/microservices-architecture/kubernetes-vs-docker Kubernetes vs. Docker] by Josh Campbell at Atlassian <br>
covering DB, UI, API, deployment, agile methods, squad mastering,
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:I want to learn the difference between these technologies to see how it might apply to my [[Observability Project]]
new staf induction and junior staff support, API & UI automation checks Dec 2014
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Aug 2016
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* Setting up Docker Desktop at home to run the [https://github.com/Splunk/docker-Splunk Docker Splunk Image]
===Software Tester – LeasePlan NZ===
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– Testing various bespoke developed applications (for internal use)
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– Developing a test automation framework for LeasePlan Apr 2013
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'''[[Archive What I'm Reading, Watching, Listing, Learning, and Trying Out|Archive of pre-2024 entries]]'''
Dec 2014
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===Volunteering whilst Primary Caregiver===
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– Eastern Suburbs AFC –Junior Girls Co-ordinator (2011-2014)
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– 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=== Feb-2004 – Dec 2005
 
===Bluetooth Software Engineer UoA Bioengineering Institute=== Sep-2002 – Aug 2003
 
===Physics Tutor University of Auckland=== Jul-2002 – Sep2002
 
Senior Development & Support Engineer, Project Manager
 
- Monitor Business Machines NZ Ltd Aug 1997 – Nov 2001
 
Short Term Contracts
 
- Cerebos Greggs – Production Planner & documentation
 
- Auckland City Council – Ph PABX maintenance & support 1996 – 1997
 
Production Scheduler – Charter Holt Harvey – Tissue Group
 
sales forecasting, product specifications, Continuous improvement projects 1994 – 1996
 

Revision as of 00:09, 24 April 2024

Name Vincent Dirks
e-mail vincent@dirksonline.net
Mob 021-0269-6216
LinkedIn nz.linkedin.com
Location Beautiful Parau, West Auckland

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Related wiki pages

What I'm reading, watching, listening, learning, and trying out in 2024

Interesting Reads

Interesting alternative to the "test automation pyramid". There are testing problems to consider at every level, Quality above requires quality below.

My Observability Project

I want to learn the difference between these technologies to see how it might apply to my Observability Project


Archive of pre-2024 entries

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