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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.''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>]''{{ContactDetails}}
== Intro ==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.{{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}}
Feb===My '''[[Observability Project]]'''===* [https://expressjs.com/en/starter/hello-2004 – Dec 2005world.html Express.js basic hello world] and my [https://github.com/VincentDirks/node.js-in-the-cloud node.js-in-the-cloud] repo* [https://www.atlassian.com/microservices/microservices-architecture/kubernetes-vs-docker Kubernetes vs. Docker] by Josh Campbell at Atlassian <br>:I want to learn the difference between these technologies to see how it might apply to my [[Observability Project]]
===Bluetooth Software Engineer UoA Bioengineering Institute===Sep* Setting up Docker Desktop at home to run the [https://github.com/Splunk/docker-2002 – Aug 2003Splunk Docker Splunk Image]
===Physics Tutor University <br>'''[[Archive What I'm Reading, Watching, Listing, Learning, and Trying Out|Archive of Auckland===Julpre-2002 – Sep20022024 entries]]'''
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== Work Experience Related wiki pages== ===Senior Software Test Analyst – Trade Me===*[[References_-_Full_List|References]]– Testing changes to 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 (2011-2014) – Glendowie Boating Club - Arrow Class Convenor (2011-2014)]]– MOTAT Tramways Volunteer Conductor (2012-2014)*[[Professional Development]]– Eastern Suburbs Montessori Primary School - PTA (2011-2012) Aug 2009*[[Education]]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 *[[Presentations and delivery of all electronic hardware sold by the company. Aug-2005Aug 2009Posts]]
==What I'm reading, watching, listening, learning, and trying out in 2024=BTech Lab Coordinator & Physics Tutor University of Auckland=== =Interesting Reads===*[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''.
===Senior Development & Support Engineer, Project Manager=<end> == Monitor Business Machines NZ Ltd Aug 1997 – Nov 2001 xxx test - Send [http://dirksonline.net/cvwiki/index.php?title===Short Term Contracts=== - Cerebos Greggs – Production Planner & documentation Talk:Curriculum_Vitae_- 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 == Education ==1993 ME (Elec) University of Auckland_Vincent_Dirks <br /u>1991 BE (Elec) Hons. University of Aucklandfeedback<br /u>1989 Secondary School Dux Literarum. Rutherford High School]