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=== my cv is a wiki ===
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and I think that's pretty cool.
 
  
Welcome, feel free to explore to your heart's content.
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Hopefully I've arranged it so that you get a nice overview, and if you see something interesting you can dig deeper.
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Its still early days, and there's plenty more things I will add given a bit more time.
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==Related wiki pages==
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*[[References_-_Full_List|References]]
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== Contact Details ==
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==What I'm reading, watching, listening, learning, and trying out in 2024==
Name: Vincent Dirks e-mail: nospam1@dirksonline.net
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===Interesting Reads===
Address:
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*[https://www.satisfice.com/blog/archives/4947 Round Earth Test Strategy] by James Bach
Kelvin Rd
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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''.
Remuera
 
Auckland 1050
 
Mob: 021-0269-6216
 
Linkedin: https://nz.linkedin.com/in/vincent-dirks-937aa557
 
  
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===My '''[[Observability Project]]'''===
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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
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* [https://www.atlassian.com/microservices/microservices-architecture/kubernetes-vs-docker Kubernetes vs. Docker] by Josh Campbell at Atlassian <br>
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:I want to learn the difference between these technologies to see how it might apply to my [[Observability Project]]
  
== Introduction ==
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* Setting up Docker Desktop at home to run the [https://github.com/Splunk/docker-Splunk Docker Splunk Image]
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.
 
  
== Education ==
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1993 Graduated ME (Elec) University of Auckland
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'''[[Archive What I'm Reading, Watching, Listing, Learning, and Trying Out|Archive of pre-2024 entries]]'''
1991 Graduated BE (Elec) Hons. University of Auckland
 
  
== Work Experience ==  
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Senior Software Test Analyst – Trade Me
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Send [http://dirksonline.net/cvwiki/index.php?title=Talk:Curriculum_Vitae_-_Vincent_Dirks <u>feedback</u>]
– 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 2013
 
Dec 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)
 
– Eastern Suburbs Montessori Primary School - PTA (2011-2012) Aug 2009
 
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 and delivery of all electronic hardware sold by the company. Aug-2005
 
Aug 2009
 
BTech Lab Coordinator & Physics Tutor – University of Auckland Feb-2004 – Dec 2005
 
Bluetooth Software Engineer – UoA Bioengineering Institute Sep-2002 – Aug 2003
 
Physics Tutor – University of Auckland Jul-2002 – Sep2002
 
Senior Development & Support Engineer, Project Manager
 
- Monitor Business Machines NZ Ltd Aug 1997 – Nov 2001
 
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
 

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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