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Name: Vincent Dirks e-mail: nospam1@dirksonline.net

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Linkedin: https://nz.linkedin.com/in/vincent-dirks-937aa557

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.

1993 Graduated ME (Elec) University of Auckland

1991 Graduated BE (Elec) Hons. University of Auckland

Senior Software Test Analyst – Trade Me

– Testing changes to the iconic NZ Trade Me website (Motors Group)