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<u>my cv is a wiki</u> ...and I think that's pretty cool. Welcome and explore! Hopefully you'll find what you're looking for.{{ContactDetails}}
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== 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}}
===BTech Lab Coordinator & Physics Tutor University of Auckland=== * Setting up Docker Desktop at home to run the [https://github.com/Splunk/docker-Splunk Docker Splunk Image]
Feb<br>'''[[Archive What I'm Reading, Watching, Listing, Learning, and Trying Out|Archive of pre-2004 – Dec 20052024 entries]]'''
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== Intro 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<br ===Interesting Reads===*[https:/>1991 Graduated BE (Elec) Hons/www.satisfice. University of Auckland<br com/blog/>archives/4947 Round Earth Test Strategy] by James Bach1989 Completed Secondary School Dux Literarum:Interesting alternative to the "test automation pyramid". There are testing problems to consider at every level, ''Quality above requires quality below''. Rutherford High School
== Work Experience == ===Senior Software Test Analyst – Trade MeMy '''[[Observability Project]]'''===– 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 2016===Software Tester – LeasePlan NZ===– Testing various bespoke developed applications (for internal use)– Developing a test automation framework for LeasePlan Apr 2013Dec 2014===Volunteering 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===Research Assistant – University of Auckland===Set up database for research into a cyclist's exposure :I want to learn the difference between these technologies to air pollution when commuting see how it might apply 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-2005Aug 2009my [[Observability Project]]
==<end> =Bluetooth Software Engineer UoA Bioengineering Institute===Sep-2002 – Aug 2003 Send [http://dirksonline.net/cvwiki/index.php?title===Physics Tutor University of Auckland===JulTalk:Curriculum_Vitae_-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_Vincent_Dirks <u>feedback</u>]