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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.
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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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!LinkedIn
 
| https://nz.linkedin.com/in/vincent-dirks-937aa557
 
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== Intro ==
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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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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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== Work Experience ==  
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==Related wiki pages==
===Senior Software Test Analyst – Trade Me (Dec 2014 - Aug 2016)===
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*[[References_-_Full_List|References]]
Part of small squad (corss functional agile team) testing changes to the iconic NZ Trade Me website (Motors Group) covering
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*[[Volunteering]]
* DB
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*[[Professional Development]]
* UI
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*[[Education]]
* API
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*[[Presentations and Posts]]
* architecture
 
* deployment
 
* agile methods
 
* squad mastering
 
* new staff induction
 
* junior staff support
 
* API test automation (Ready!API/SoapUI)
 
* UI test automation (tractor/protractor)
 
* test planning and test reviews
 
  
===Software Tester – LeasePlan NZ===
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==What I'm reading, watching, listening, learning, and trying out in 2024==
– Testing various bespoke developed applications (for internal use)
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===Interesting Reads===
– Developing a test automation framework for LeasePlan Apr 2013
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*[https://www.satisfice.com/blog/archives/4947 Round Earth Test Strategy] by James Bach
Dec 2014
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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''.
===Primary Caregiver (Sep-2009 - Mar-2013) ===
 
* Eastern Suburbs AFC –Junior Girls Co-ordinator (2011-2014)
 
* Glendowie Boating Club - Arrow Class Convenor  (2011-2015)
 
* MOTAT Tramways Volunteer Conductor (2012-2014)
 
* Eastern Suburbs Montessori Primary School - PTA (2011-2012)
 
  
===Research Assistant – University of Auckland===
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===My '''[[Observability Project]]'''===
Set up database for research into a cyclist's exposure to air pollution when commuting to and from work in Auckland. Aug 2011
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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
May 2012
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* [https://www.atlassian.com/microservices/microservices-architecture/kubernetes-vs-docker Kubernetes vs. Docker] by Josh Campbell at Atlassian <br>
===Logistics Manager - Monitor Business Machines NZ Ltd===
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:I want to learn the difference between these technologies to see how it might apply to my [[Observability Project]]
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===
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* Setting up Docker Desktop at home to run the [https://github.com/Splunk/docker-Splunk Docker Splunk Image]
  
Feb-2004 – Dec 2005
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'''[[Archive What I'm Reading, Watching, Listing, Learning, and Trying Out|Archive of pre-2024 entries]]'''
  
===Bluetooth Software Engineer UoA Bioengineering Institute===
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Sep-2002 – Aug 2003
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===Physics Tutor University of Auckland===
 
Jul-2002 – Sep2002
 
 
 
===Senior Development & Support Engineer, Project Manager===
 
Monitor Business Machines NZ Ltd Aug 1997 – Nov 2001
 
 
 
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===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
 
 
 
== Education ==
 
1993 ME (Elec) University of Auckland<br />
 
1991 BE (Elec) Hons. University of Auckland<br />
 
1989 Secondary School Dux Literarum. Rutherford High School
 

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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