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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}}
:Whilst at Trade Me ==What I continued to attend many WeTest MeetUps 'm reading, watching, listening, learning, and developed a good network of fellow test professionals trying out in the Auckland and New Zealand test communities. 2024==:<u>Attended</u>===Interesting Reads===:*WeTest 2015 annual conference[https:*Rapid Software Testing //www.satisfice.com/blog/archives/4947 Round Earth Test Strategy] 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):<u>Presented</u>:*Gather 2016, an interactive session on Metrics Driven Development and Interesting alternative to the analysis of AB Testing data:*Agile Auckland, Three Agile "test automation pyramid". There are testing Lessons I learned problems to consider at Trade Meevery level, ''Quality above requires quality below''.
===Primary Caregiver (Sep-2009 - Mar-2013) ===:* Eastern Suburbs AFC –Junior Girls Co-ordinator (2011-2014) Setting up Docker Desktop at home to run the [https:* Glendowie Boating Club - Arrow Class Convenor (2011-2015):* MOTAT Tramways Volunteer Conductor (2012-2014):* Eastern Suburbs Montessori Primary School - PTA (2011//github.com/Splunk/docker-2012)Splunk Docker Splunk Image]
===Research Assistant – University <br>'''[[Archive What I'm Reading, Watching, Listing, Learning, and Trying Out|Archive of Auckland (part time Aug 2011 pre- May 2012)===:Set up large database (MS Access) of historic Auckland traffic flows for research into a cyclist2024 entries]]'''s exposure to air pollution when commuting to and from work.
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== Work Experience Related wiki pages== ===Contracting - Engel Consulting (since Sep 2016)===:Helping Kim Engel on some interesting smaller projects, whilst hunting for my next big career challenge.:<u>Presented</u>:* Automated Testing Auckland - Whiteboard Session - Automation Checks that find bugs now and into the future (http://www.meetup.com/Automated-Testing[[References_-Auckland/events/234011605/)_Full_List|References]]===Senior Software Test Analyst – Trade Me (Dec 2014 - Aug 2016)===: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:* deployment:* agile methods and squad mastering[[Volunteering]]:* new staff induction and junior staff support[[Professional Development]]:* test automation for API (Ready!API/SoapUI) and UI changes (tractor/protractor)[[Education]]:* test planning [[Presentations and test reviews:* test guild contributorPosts]]
===Software Tester – LeasePlan NZ (Apr 2013 - Dec 2014)My '''[[Observability Project]]'''===* [https:Full time testing contractor to //expressjs.com/en/starter/hello-world.html Express.js basic hello world] and my [https://github.com/VincentDirks/node.js-in-the IS department, testing a variety of bespoke applications primarily for internal use-cloud node.:*Complex quotation app for car leasing built js-in MS-Access the-cloud] repo:*Online driver FBT data collection portal (UI, web security, data flows from web to and from LPNZ, emailing)[https:*Character based legacy (AS//www.atlassian.com/microservices/microservices-architecture/kubernetes-vs-400) system testing:*Developed a test automation framework for above character based systemdocker Kubernetes vs. Docker] by Josh Campbell at Atlassian <br>:At LPNZ I was introduced want to testing as a proper profession by my friend Christina Linwood. I attended learn the NZ Tester Magazine conference, and went difference between these technologies to a full day workshop on Risk Based Testing by Matt Mansell. It was exhilarating see how it might apply to be with people passionate about testing.my [[Observability Project]]
===Logistics Manager - Monitor Business Machines NZ Ltd (Aug-2005 - Aug 2009)=<end> ==Send [http:Total management of all aspects of production and delivery of all electronic hardware sold by the company//dirksonline. ===BTech Lab Coordinator & Physics Tutor University of Auckland (part time Feb 2004 – Dec 2005)===:*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. :*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.:*LabView integration ===Physics Tutor University of Auckland (part time Jul-2002 – Sep2002)===:Physics tutor for Dept of Maori & Pacific Health ===Senior Development & Support Engineer, Project Manager - Monitor Business Machines NZ Ltd (Aug 1997 – Nov 2001)==php?title=:Monitor developed a cost management solution primarily for tracking photocopying through electronic swipe card terminals:*Global customer support leadTalk:*Testing:*Release Management:*Global training :*Project Manager for Burswood Casino to develop a terminal based system for a premium player loyalty program ===Short Term Contracts (1996 – 1997)===:*Cerebos Greggs – Production Planner & documentation:*Auckland City Council – Ph PABX maintenance & support ===Production Scheduler – Charter Holt Harvey – Tissue Group (1994 – 1996)===:*Production scheduling (MRPII) of diapers and facial tissues:*Sales forecasting:*Product specifications:*Continuous improvement projects:*Developed a VB application to automate the generation of excel productions plans from data in ASCurriculum_Vitae_-400 == Education ==:*1993 ME (Elec) University of Auckland:*1991 BE (Elec) Hons. University of Auckland:*1989 Secondary School Dux Literarum. Rutherford High School_Vincent_Dirks <u>feedback</u>]