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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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− | ''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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− | |Vincent Izaak Dirks
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− | |Kelvin Rd<br />Remuera<br />Auckland 1050
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− | | https://nz.linkedin.com/in/vincent-dirks-937aa557
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− | == Work Experience == | + | ==Related wiki pages== |
− | ===Contracting - Engel Consulting (since Sep 2016)===
| + | *[[References_-_Full_List|References]] |
− | :Helping Kim Engel on some interesting smaller projects, whilst hunting for my next big career challenge.
| + | *[[Volunteering]] |
− | :<u>Presented</u>
| + | *[[Professional Development]] |
− | :* Automated Testing Auckland - Whiteboard Session - Automation Checks that find bugs now and into the future (http://www.meetup.com/Automated-Testing-Auckland/events/234011605/)
| + | *[[Education]] |
− | ===Senior Software Test Analyst – Trade Me (Dec 2014 - Aug 2016)===
| + | *[[Presentations and Posts]] |
− | :Part of small squad (cross functional agile team) testing software changes to the iconic NZ Trade Me website (Motors Group) covering
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− | :* DB, UI, API, and architecture changes
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− | :* deployment
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− | :* agile methods and squad mastering
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− | :* new staff induction and junior staff support
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− | :* test automation for API (Ready!API/SoapUI) and UI changes (tractor/protractor)
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− | :* test planning and test reviews
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− | :* test guild contributor
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− | :Whilst at Trade Me I continued to attend many WeTest MeetUps and developed a good network of fellow test professionals in the Auckland and New Zealand test communities.
| + | ==What I'm reading, watching, listening, learning, and trying out in 2024== |
− | :<u>Attended</u>
| + | ===Interesting Reads=== |
− | :*WeTest 2015 annual conference
| + | *[https://www.satisfice.com/blog/archives/4947 Round Earth Test Strategy] by James Bach |
− | :*Rapid Software Testing by James Bach (was awarded the coveted James Bach star) (3 day course) | + | :Interesting alternative to the "test automation pyramid". There are testing problems to consider at every level, ''Quality above requires quality below''. |
− | :*Critical Thinking by Michael Bolton (1 day course) | |
− | :*Visual Modelling by Adam Howard (Trade Me internal training)
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− | :<u>Presented</u>
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− | :*Gather 2016, an interactive session on Metrics Driven Development and the analysis of AB Testing data
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− | :*Agile Auckland, Three Agile testing Lessons I learned at Trade Me
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− | ===Software Tester – LeasePlan NZ (Apr 2013 - Dec 2014)=== | + | ===My '''[[Observability Project]]'''=== |
− | :Full time testing contractor to the IS department, testing a variety of bespoke applications primarily for internal use. | + | * [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 |
− | :*Complex quotation app for car leasing built in MS-Access
| + | * [https://www.atlassian.com/microservices/microservices-architecture/kubernetes-vs-docker Kubernetes vs. Docker] by Josh Campbell at Atlassian <br> |
− | :*Online driver FBT data collection portal (UI, web security, data flows from web to and from LPNZ, emailing)
| + | :I want to learn the difference between these technologies to see how it might apply to my [[Observability Project]] |
− | :*Character based legacy (AS-400) system testing | |
− | :*Developed a test automation framework for above character based system.
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− | :At LPNZ I was introduced to testing as a proper profession by my friend Christina Linwood. I attended the NZ Tester Magazine conference, and went to a full day workshop on Risk Based Testing by Matt Mansell. It was exhilarating to be with people passionate about testing. | |
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− | ===Primary Caregiver (Sep-2009 - Mar-2013) ===
| + | * Setting up Docker Desktop at home to run the [https://github.com/Splunk/docker-Splunk Docker Splunk Image] |
− | :* Eastern Suburbs AFC –Junior Girls Co-ordinator (2011-2014)
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− | :* Glendowie Boating Club - Arrow Class Convenor (2011-2015) | |
− | :* MOTAT Tramways Volunteer Conductor (2012-2014)
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− | :* Eastern Suburbs Montessori Primary School - PTA (2011-2012)
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− | ===Research Assistant – University of Auckland (part time Aug 2011 - May 2012)===
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− | :Set up large database (MS Access) of historic Auckland traffic flows for research into a cyclist's exposure to air pollution when commuting to and from work.
| + | '''[[Archive What I'm Reading, Watching, Listing, Learning, and Trying Out|Archive of pre-2024 entries]]''' |
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− | ===Logistics Manager - Monitor Business Machines NZ Ltd (Aug-2005 - Aug 2009)=== | + | == <end> == |
− | :Total management of all aspects of production and delivery of all electronic hardware sold by the company. | + | Send [http://dirksonline.net/cvwiki/index.php?title=Talk:Curriculum_Vitae_-_Vincent_Dirks <u>feedback</u>] |
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− | ===BTech Lab Coordinator & Physics Tutor University of Auckland (part time Feb 2004 – Dec 2005)===
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− | :*Managed the lab for approximately 20 students doing their final year projects in BTech(Opto-electronics)
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− | :*Primary academic supervisor for several students
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− | :*Physics tutor for Dept of Maori & Pacific Health
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− | ===Bluetooth Software Engineer UoA Bioengineering Institute (Sep-2002 – Aug 2003)===
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− | :Developed a Bluetooth protocol stack for the telemetry of data from devices implanted in rabbits used for medical research into kidney function.
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− | :*Bluetooth HCI commands
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− | :*Protocol stack implemented in extremely low resource PIC micro controler
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− | :*Code base written mainly in C and shared across multiple device types, and different compilers.
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− | :*LabView integration
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− | ===Physics Tutor University of Auckland (part time Jul-2002 – Sep2002)===
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− | :Physics tutor for Dept of Maori & Pacific Health
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− | ===Senior Development & Support Engineer, Project Manager - Monitor Business Machines NZ Ltd (Aug 1997 – Nov 2001)===
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− | :Monitor developed a cost management solution primarily for tracking photocopying through electronic swipe card terminals
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− | :*Global customer support lead
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− | :*Testing | |
− | :*Release Management
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− | :*Global training
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− | :*Project Manager for Burswood Casino to develop a terminal based system for a premium player loyalty program
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− | ===Short Term Contracts (1996 – 1997)===
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− | :*Cerebos Greggs – Production Planner & documentation
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− | :*Auckland City Council – Ph PABX maintenance & support
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− | ===Production Scheduler – Charter Holt Harvey – Tissue Group (1994 – 1996)===
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− | :*Production scheduling (MRPII) of diapers and facial tissues
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− | :*Sales forecasting
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− | :*Product specifications
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− | :*Continuous improvement projects
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− | :*Developed a VB application to automate the generation of excel productions plans from data in AS-400
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− | == Education ==
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− | :*1993 ME (Elec) University of Auckland
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− | :*1991 BE (Elec) Hons. University of Auckland
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− | :*1989 Secondary School Dux Literarum. Rutherford High School
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