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''It's early days still== Intro Vincent Dirks - Software Quality Engineer ==As a versatile Software Quality Engineer, I aim to understand the nuances of the product, team dynamics, technological landscapes, and there's plenty more things organizational structures so that I can adapt and contribute effectively. I specialize in adapting to dodiverse contexts, and look beyond traditional testing methodologies to consider the design of the whole quality ecosystem necessary for delivering quality software solutions efficiently. [http://dirksonline.net/cvwiki/index.php?title=Talk:Curriculum_Vitae_-_Vincent_Dirks <u>feedback is welcome</u>]''
!e-mail|* Node.js* Express.js* React.js* Jest* Cypress.io* Webdriver.io|nospam1@dirksonline.net* Cucumber (BDD)* Tidal Wave UI automation library* Selenium* REST Assured* JUnit, TestNG* LeJOS (Lego mindstorm) Robotics|* Appium* XCUITest* C#: Specflow (BDD)* SQL* GraphQL* C++: Arduino, ESP32
!Mob|colspan="3"|* Splunk (log aggregation & analysis)* Postman, Newman* Github/Bitbucket* Jenkins, Azure Devops, TFS, Google Cloud Platform* Bash & Powershell scripting* SoapUI & ReadyAPI|} === General ==={| class="wikitable"| 021-0269style="vertical-6216align:top;"|* Platform Engineering* Staff Mentoring & Induction* Agile Squad Master* Manufacturing Resource Planning -Logistics Manager!LinkedIn| https://nz.linkedin.com/in/vincent* Physics -dirksWeather Radar Systems, Lasers, Fibre-937aa557optics* Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Feb===My '''[[Observability Project]]'''===* [https://expressjs.com/en/starter/hello-2004 – Dec 2005world.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]]
===Bluetooth Software Engineer UoA Bioengineering Institute===Sep* Setting up Docker Desktop at home to run the [https://github.com/Splunk/docker-2002 – Aug 2003Splunk Docker Splunk Image]
===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[[#Intro Vincent Dirks - Software Quality Engineer|Back to Top]], product specifications, Continuous improvement projects 1994 – 1996Send [http://dirksonline.net/cvwiki/index.php?title=Talk:Curriculum_Vitae_-_Vincent_Dirks <u>feedback</u>]
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== Contact Details Skills ===== Testing ===
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== Intro Work Experience ==I'm an agile software test analystam currently on a [[Mental Health and Wellbeing Break]] (Jan-2024 - Present) to give myself time for self-care and recovery following significant life events in recent years. === [[TTC - Dept. of Internal Affairs - Senior Test Automation Engineer]] (Nov-2023 - Jan-2023) ===: Contracting. I love adjusting Part of the Test Automation team for the test process to match it to Three Waters Project, developing a UI Automation suite in Java using the context at hand[https://wave.tidalcode.dev/ Tidal. I like manual wave] Selenium automation library === [[Westpac NZ - Senior Automation Quality Engineer]] (exploratoryApr-2021 - Nov-2023) ===: Served as a Roving Automation Quality Engineer, bridging testingand automation gaps across multiple teams. Tested and automated mobile apps (Appium & XCUITest), a D365 web UI (Java, Selenium, POM's), and various APIs (Java, but I also have fun coding some automated checksREST Assured). Also undertook a secondment as a platform engineer supporting Splunk, and later developed a ReactJS web app for viewing the test environment landscape. === [[FirstAML - Test Analyst]] (Oct-2020 - Mar-2021) ===: Served as a quality coach for a startup company developing a ReactJS Web App for the AML/CFT (Anti-Money Laundering/Countering Financing of Terrorism) industry. I gravitate towards Context Driven Testing === [[Weather Radar NZ limited - Weather Radar Systems Engineer]] (CDTJun-2020 - Oct-2020)===: Contracting 4 days/week. Helping modify legacy weather radars with some embedded Arduino micro controllers. Designing new electronics, PCB's, maintaining power waveguide systems, and tend performing signal analysis. === [[Grappler- Agile Quality Analyst]] (Jun-2020 - Oct-2020) ===: Contracting 1 day/week. Developed a Postman collection to agree with test the thoughts API and expressions from implemented a node in Google Cloud Platform to execute the leaders of the CDT communitycollection using Newman, such as James Bach and Michael Boltona simple Web UI (Node. I'm also really enjoying learning about Agile methods and philosophies; for mejs, Agile is best summed up as "Autonomy with Responsibility through Trust"Express. When you distil software development js) to its true essence, it is still about people; it is driven by people, made by people, trigger test runs and most importantly, it is made display HTML test reports. The Web UI implemented access restrictions for peoplewhitelisted IPs and authenticated users. People have emotions, passions, motivators === [[Fiserv Auckland - Intermediate Software Test Engineer]] (Jan-2017 - Apr-2020) ===: Native Mobile App functional and moreaccessibility testing. We're all different, API testing and we all have something unique to giveautomation. I'm looking to work Using Postman/Newman, Specflow with people that have a passion for what they doC#, and have fun doing it! For meJavascript(Postman/Node.js/Express.js), testing is my professional passionSplunk for dashboards, and I'm looking TFS & Powershell for System deployment automation. Created a new role where I can work with people who share their passions [[Postman Testrunner Framework]] for automated API integration checks and challenge me to be the bestenvironment health monitoring. === [[Engel Consulting - Contracting]] (Sep 2016 - Dec 2016) ===
== Education = [[Trade Me - Senior Software Test Analyst]] (Dec-2014 - Aug-2016) ===1993 Graduated ME (Elec) University : Part of Auckland<br />1991 Graduated BE (Elec) Honsa small squad at Trade Me, I conducted context-driven exploratory testing for software changes to the iconic website. My responsibilities included testing DBs, UIs, APIs, and mobile apps, leading deployments, conducting test planning and peer reviews, utilizing BDD and visual test tools. I gained experience with implementing agile methods, Splunk, ReadyAPI, XMind, Jira, and Confluence. University of Auckland<br />1989 Completed Secondary School Dux LiterarumI also enjoyed onboarding new staff and contributing to the test and agile guilds. Rutherford High School
== Work Experience == ===Senior Software Test Analyst – Trade Me[[Pre-2014 Roles]] ===– Testing changes to the iconic : [[Pre-2014 Roles#Monitor Business Machines NZ Trade Me website Ltd - Logistics Manager (Motors GroupAug-2005 - Aug-2009) covering DB|Logistics Manager]], UI[[Pre-2014 Roles#Primary Caregiver (Sep-2003 - Jul-2005)|Caregiver]], API[[Pre-2014 Roles#Bioengineering Institute - Software Engineer (Sep 2002 - Aug 2003)|Software Engineer]], deployment[[Pre-2014 Roles#Monitor Business Machines NZ Ltd - Development & Support Engineer (Aug 1997 - Nov 2001)|Development & Support Engineer]], agile methods, squad mastering[[Pre-2014 Roles#Carter Holt Harvey(Tissue Group) - Production Scheduler (1994 - 1996)|Production Scheduler]],[[Pre-2014 Roles#University of Auckland - Lab Coordinator & Physics Tutor (Sep-2003 - Jul-2005 part time)|Physics Tutor]]new staf induction and junior staff support, API & UI automation checks Dec 2014 Aug 2016== Related wiki pages =====Software Tester – LeasePlan NZ[[References_-_Full_List|References]] ===– Testing various bespoke developed applications :[[References_-_Full_List#Dept. of Internal Affairs (for internal useTTC)| TTC]], [[References_-_Full_List#Westpac| Westpac ]], [[References_-_Full_List#Fiserv| Fiserv ]], [[References_-_Full_List#| Trade Me Motors]]– Developing a test automation framework for LeasePlan Apr 2013Dec 2014===[[Volunteering whilst Primary Caregiver]] ===– : [[Ministry of Testing - Auckland Branch|Ministry of Testing]], 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 2013===Research Assistant – University of Auckland[[Professional Development]] ===Set up database for research into a cyclist's exposure to air pollution when commuting to and from work in Auckland: Conferences, workshops, meetups etc. Aug 2011 May 2012===Logistics Manager - Monitor Business Machines NZ Ltd[[Education]] ===Total management : University of all aspects of production Auckland: ME(Elec) === [[Presentations, Posts, and delivery of all electronic hardware sold by the company. Augblogs]] === ----2005Aug 2009----
==What I'm reading, watching, listening, learning, and trying out in 2024=BTech Lab Coordinator & Physics Tutor University of Auckland=== =Interesting Reads===* '''[https://www.satisfice.com/download/a-context-driven-approach-to-automation-in-testing A Context Driven Approach to Automation in Testing]''' By James Bach and Michael Bolton:Quote: ''"dynamically evaluating context and selecting, designing, or adjusting our actions to solve the problems that we encounter."''* '''[https://www.satisfice.com/blog/archives/4947 Round Earth Test Strategy]''' by James Bach:Interesting alternative to the ''"Test Automation Pyramid"''. :Quote: ''There are testing problems to consider at every level, "Quality above requires quality below".''
===Physics Tutor University of Auckland[[Archive What I'm Reading, Watching, Listing, Learning, and Trying Out|Archive]]===Jul:Old pre-2002 – Sep20022024 entries