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=== my cv is a wiki ===and I think that's pretty cool. {{ContactDetails}}
Welcome, feel free to explore to your heart's content.{{PersonalIntroduction}}
Hopefully I've arranged it so that you get a nice overview, and if you see something interesting you can dig deeper.{{SummarySkillsMatrix}} {{Work Experience}}
Its still early days, ==Related wiki pages==*[[References_-_Full_List|References]]*[[Volunteering]]*[[Professional Development]]*[[Education]]*[[Presentations and there's plenty more things I will add given a bit more time.Posts]]
== Introduction ==I'm an agile software test analyst. I love adjusting the test process to match it to the context * Setting up Docker Desktop 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 home to be run the best[https://github.com/Splunk/docker-Splunk Docker Splunk Image]
== Education ==<br>1993 Graduated ME (Elec) University '''[[Archive What I'm Reading, Watching, Listing, Learning, and Trying Out|Archive of Auckland1991 Graduated BE (Elec) Hons. University of Aucklandpre-2024 entries]]'''
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== Contact Details What I'm reading, watching, listening, learning, and trying out in 2024==Name: Vincent Dirks e-mail: nospam1@dirksonline.netAddress: Kelvin RdRemueraAuckland 1050Mob: 021-0269-6216===Interesting Reads===Linkedin: *[https://nzwww.linkedinsatisfice.com/inblog/archives/vincent-dirks-937aa557 4947 Round Earth Test Strategy] by James Bach:Interesting alternative to the "test automation pyramid". There are testing problems to consider at every level, ''Quality above requires quality below''.
===My '''[[Observability Project]]'''===
* [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
* [https://www.atlassian.com/microservices/microservices-architecture/kubernetes-vs-docker Kubernetes vs. Docker] by Josh Campbell at Atlassian <br>
:I want to learn the difference between these technologies to see how it might apply to my [[Observability Project]]
== Work Experience <end> == Senior Software Test Analyst – Trade Me– 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 2016Software Tester – LeasePlan NZ– Testing various bespoke developed applications (for internal use)– Developing a test automation framework for LeasePlan Apr 2013Dec 2014Volunteering 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 2009Apr 2013Research Assistant – University of AucklandSet up database for research into a cyclist's exposure to air pollution when commuting to and from work in AucklandSend [http://dirksonline. Aug 2011 May 2012Logistics Manager - Monitor Business Machines NZ LtdTotal management of all aspects of production and delivery of all electronic hardware sold by the companynet/cvwiki/index. Aug-2005Aug 2009BTech Lab Coordinator & Physics Tutor – University of Auckland Feb-2004 – Dec 2005Bluetooth Software Engineer – UoA Bioengineering Institute Sep-2002 – Aug 2003Physics Tutor – University of Auckland Jul-2002 – Sep2002Senior Development & Support Engineer, Project Manager php?title=Talk:Curriculum_Vitae_- Monitor Business Machines NZ Ltd Aug 1997 – Nov 2001Short Term Contracts - Cerebos Greggs – Production Planner & documentation - Auckland City Council – Ph PABX maintenance & support 1996 – 1997Production Scheduler – Charter Holt Harvey – Tissue Groupsales forecasting, product specifications, Continuous improvement projects 1994 – 1996_Vincent_Dirks <u>feedback</u>]
