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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 =={{SummarySkillsMatrix}}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.{{Work Experience}}
===Research Assistant – University of Auckland (part time Aug 2011 - May 2012)===:Set * Setting up large database (MS Access) of historic Auckland traffic flows for research into a cyclist's exposure Docker Desktop at home to air pollution when commuting to and from workrun the [https://github.com/Splunk/docker-Splunk Docker Splunk Image]
===Logistics Manager - Monitor Business Machines NZ Ltd (Aug-2005 - Aug 2009)===<br>:Total management of all aspects of production '''[[Archive What I'm Reading, Watching, Listing, Learning, and delivery Trying Out|Archive of all electronic hardware sold by the company.pre-2024 entries]]'''
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== Work Experience Related wiki pages== ===Senior Software Test Analyst – Trade Me (Dec 2014 *[[References_- Aug 2016)===_Full_List|References]]:Part of small squad (cross functional agile team) testing software changes to the iconic NZ Trade Me website (Motors Group) covering :* DB, UI, API, and architecture changes[[Volunteering]]:* deployment[[Professional Development]]:* agile methods and squad mastering[[Education]]:* new staff induction [[Presentations and junior staff support:* test automation for API (Ready!API/SoapUI) and UI changes (tractor/protractor):* test planning and test reviews:* test guild contributor:Whilst at Trade Me I continued to attend many WeTest MeetUps and have developed a well connected network of professionals in the Auckland as well as New Zealand test community. :Attended:*WeTest 2015 annual conference:*Rapid Software Testing by James Bach (was awarded the coveted James Bach star) (3 day course):*Critical Thinking by Michael Bolton (1 day course):*Visual Modelling by Adam Howard (Trade Me internal training):Presented:*Gather 2016, an interactive session on Metrics Driven Development and the analysis of AB Testing data:*Agile Auckland, Three Agile testing Lessons I learned at Trade MePosts]]
==What I'm reading, watching, listening, learning, and trying out in 2024===Software Tester – LeasePlan NZ (Apr 2013 - Dec 2014)==Interesting Reads===*[https:Full time testing contractor to the IS department, testing a variety of bespoke applications primarily for internal use//www.satisfice.com/blog/archives/4947 Round Earth Test Strategy] by James Bach:*Complex quotation app for car leasing built in MS-Access :*Online driver FBT data collection portal (UI, web security, data flows from web Interesting alternative to and from LPNZ, emailing):*Character based legacy (AS-400) system testing:*Developed a the "test automation framework for above character based systempyramid". :At LPNZ I was introduced There are testing problems to testing as a proper profession by my friend Christina Linwood. I attended the NZ Tester Magazine conferenceconsider at every level, and went to a full day workshop on Risk Based Testing by Matt Mansell. It was exhilarating to be with people passionate about testing''Quality above requires quality below''.
===Primary Caregiver (Sep-2009 - Mar-2013) My '''[[Observability Project]]'''===* [https://expressjs.com/en/starter/hello-world.html Express.js basic hello world] and my [https:* Eastern Suburbs AFC –Junior Girls Co//github.com/VincentDirks/node.js-in-the-cloud node.js-in-ordinator (2011the-2014) cloud] repo* [https:* Glendowie Boating Club //www.atlassian.com/microservices/microservices- Arrow Class Convenor (2011architecture/kubernetes-2015):* MOTAT Tramways Volunteer Conductor (2012vs-2014)docker Kubernetes vs. Docker] by Josh Campbell at Atlassian <br>:* Eastern Suburbs Montessori Primary School - PTA (2011-2012)I want to learn the difference between these technologies to see how it might apply to my [[Observability Project]]
===BTech Lab Coordinator & Physics Tutor University of Auckland (part time Feb 2004 – Dec 2005)=<end> ==Send [http:*Managed the lab for approximately 20 students doing their final year projects in BTech(Opto-electronics):*Primary academic supervisor for several students:*Physics tutor for Dept of Maori & Pacific Health ===Bluetooth Software Engineer UoA Bioengineering Institute (Sep-2002 – Aug 2003)===:Developed a Bluetooth protocol stack for the telemetry of data from devices implanted in rabbits used for medical research into kidney function//dirksonline. :*Bluetooth HCI commands:*Protocol stack implemented in extremely low resource PIC micro controler:*Code base written mainly in C and shared across multiple device types, and different compilersnet/cvwiki/index.php?title=Talk:*LabView integration ===Physics Tutor University of Auckland===Jul-2002 – Sep2002 ===Senior Development & Support Engineer, Project Manager=== Monitor Business Machines NZ Ltd Aug 1997 – Nov 2001 xxx test - ===Short Term Contracts=== - Cerebos Greggs – Production Planner & documentation 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]