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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}}
!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| 021-0269-6216colspan="3"||-* Splunk (log aggregation & analysis)!LinkedIn* Postman, Newman| https:* Github//nz.linkedin.com/in/vincent-dirks-937aa557Bitbucket* Jenkins, Azure Devops, TFS, Google Cloud Platform* Bash & Powershell scripting* SoapUI & ReadyAPI
===Physics Tutor University of Auckland===----Jul-2002 – Sep2002---
xxx===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]]
test * Setting up Docker Desktop at home to run the [https://github.com/Splunk/docker-Splunk Docker Splunk Image]
sales forecasting, product specifications, Continuous improvement projects 1994 – 1996--------
→Intro Vincent Dirks - Software Quality Engineer
== 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 organizational structures so that I can adapt and contribute effectively. I specialize in adapting to diverse contexts, and look beyond traditional testing methodologies to consider the design of the whole quality ecosystem necessary for delivering quality software solutions efficiently. == Skills ===== Testing ==={| class="wikitable" |- style="floatvertical-align:righttop; margin"|* Context Driven Testing* API Testing* Testing Native Mobile Apps* Testing Web Apps * Testing Firmware/Embedded systems* Testability Concepts| * Observability Concepts* Exploratory Testing (Session & Thread Based)* Visual Modelling* Metrics Driven Development (A/B Testing)* Accessibility Testing|} === Programming and Automation ==={| class="wikitable"|- style="vertical-leftalign: 10pxtop;"!Namestyle="text-align:left"| Javascript! style="text-align:left"|Vincent Izaak DirksJava! style="text-align:left"| Other
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== Intro = General ===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 {| class="Autonomy with Responsibility through Trustwikitable". When you distil software development to its true essence, it is still about people|- style="vertical-align:top; it is driven by people"|* Platform Engineering* Staff Mentoring & Induction* Agile Squad Master* Manufacturing Resource Planning - Logistics Manager* Physics - Weather Radar Systems, made by peopleLasers, 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.Fibre-optics* Electrical & Electronic Engineering|}
== Work Experience ==
I am 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 Software Test Analyst – Trade Me Automation Engineer]] (Dec 2014 Nov-2023 - Jan- Aug 20162023)===:Contracting. Part of small squad (cross functional agile the Test Automation team) testing software changes to for the Three Waters Project, developing a UI Automation suite in Java using the iconic [https://wave.tidalcode.dev/ Tidal. wave] Selenium automation library === [[Westpac NZ Trade Me website - Senior Automation Quality Engineer]] (Motors GroupApr-2021 - Nov-2023) covering ===:* DBServed as a Roving Automation Quality Engineer, bridging testing and automation gaps across multiple teams. Tested and automated mobile apps (Appium & XCUITest), a D365 web UI(Java, Selenium, POM's), and various APIs (Java, APIREST Assured). Also undertook a secondment as a platform engineer supporting Splunk, and architecture changeslater developed a ReactJS web app for viewing the test environment landscape.:* deployment:* agile methods and squad mastering=== [[FirstAML - Test Analyst]] (Oct-2020 - Mar-2021) ===:* new staff induction and junior staff support:* test automation Served as a quality coach for a startup company developing a ReactJS Web App for API the AML/CFT (Ready!APIAnti-Money Laundering/SoapUICountering Financing of Terrorism) and UI changes industry. === [[Weather Radar NZ limited - Weather Radar Systems Engineer]] (tractor/protractorJun-2020 - Oct-2020)===:* test planning 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 test reviewsperforming signal analysis. :* test guild contributor=== [[Grappler- Agile Quality Analyst]] (Jun-2020 - Oct-2020) ===:Whilst at Trade Me I continued Contracting 1 day/week. Developed a Postman collection to attend many WeTest MeetUps test the API and have developed implemented a well connected network of professionals node in Google Cloud Platform to execute the Auckland as well as New Zealand collection using Newman, and a simple Web UI (Node.js, Express.js) to trigger test runs and display HTML test communityreports. The Web UI implemented access restrictions for whitelisted IPs and authenticated users. :Attended:*WeTest 2015 annual conference:*Rapid === [[Fiserv Auckland - Intermediate Software Testing by James Bach Test Engineer]] (was awarded the coveted James Bach starJan-2017 - Apr-2020) ===: Native Mobile App functional and accessibility testing. API testing and automation. Using Postman/Newman, Specflow with C#, Javascript(3 day coursePostman/Node.js/Express.js), Splunk for dashboards, TFS & Powershell for System deployment automation. Created a [[Postman Testrunner Framework]] for automated API integration checks and environment health monitoring.:*Critical Thinking by Michael Bolton === [[Engel Consulting - Contracting]] (1 day courseSep 2016 - Dec 2016)=== :*Visual Modelling by Adam Howard (=== [[Trade Me internal training- Senior Software Test Analyst]] (Dec-2014 - Aug-2016)===:Presented:*Gather 2016Part of a 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, an interactive session on Metrics Driven Development utilizing BDD and the analysis of AB Testing data:*Agile Aucklandvisual test tools. I gained experience with implementing agile methods, Splunk, ReadyAPI, XMind, Jira, Three Agile testing Lessons and Confluence. I learned at Trade Mealso enjoyed onboarding new staff and contributing to the test and agile guilds.
===Software Tester – LeasePlan NZ (Apr 2013 [[Pre- Dec 2014)Roles]] ===:Full time testing contractor to the IS department[[Pre-2014 Roles#Monitor Business Machines NZ Ltd - Logistics Manager (Aug-2005 - Aug-2009)|Logistics Manager]], testing a variety of bespoke applications primarily for internal use.:*Complex quotation app for car leasing built in MS[[Pre-Access :*Online driver FBT data collection portal 2014 Roles#Primary Caregiver (UISep-2003 - Jul-2005)|Caregiver]], web security[[Pre-2014 Roles#Bioengineering Institute - Software Engineer (Sep 2002 - Aug 2003)|Software Engineer]], data flows from web to and from LPNZ[[Pre-2014 Roles#Monitor Business Machines NZ Ltd - Development & Support Engineer (Aug 1997 - Nov 2001)|Development & Support Engineer]], emailing[[Pre-2014 Roles#Carter Holt Harvey(Tissue Group):*Character based legacy - Production Scheduler (AS1994 -4001996) system testing:*Developed a test automation framework for above character based system. :At LPNZ I was introduced to testing as a proper profession by my friend Christina Linwood. I attended the NZ Tester Magazine conference|Production Scheduler]], and went to a full day workshop on Risk Based Testing by Matt Mansell. It was exhilarating to be with people passionate about testing.[[Pre-2014 Roles#University of Auckland - Lab Coordinator & Physics Tutor (Sep-2003 - Jul-2005 part time)|Physics Tutor]]
==Related wiki pages =Primary Caregiver (Sep-2009 ==== [[References_- Mar-2013) _Full_List|References]] ===:* Eastern Suburbs AFC –Junior Girls Co-ordinator (2011-2014) :* Glendowie Boating Club [[References_- Arrow Class Convenor _Full_List#Dept. of Internal Affairs (2011-2015TTC):* MOTAT Tramways Volunteer Conductor (2012| TTC]], [[References_-2014):* Eastern Suburbs Montessori Primary School _Full_List#Westpac| Westpac ]], [[References_- PTA (2011_Full_List#Fiserv| Fiserv ]], [[References_-2012)_Full_List#| Trade Me Motors]]
===Research Assistant – University of Auckland (part time Aug 2011 - May 2012)[[Volunteering]] ===:Set up large database (MS Access) [[Ministry of historic Testing - Auckland traffic flows for research into a cyclist's exposure to air pollution when commuting to and from work.Branch|Ministry of Testing]], Eastern Suburbs AFC, Glendowie Boating Club, MOTAT, Eastern Suburbs Montessori Primary School
===Logistics Manager - Monitor Business Machines NZ Ltd (Aug-2005 - Aug 2009)[[Professional Development]] ===:Total management of all aspects of production and delivery of all electronic hardware sold by the companyConferences, workshops, meetups etc.
===BTech Lab Coordinator & Physics Tutor University of Auckland (part time Feb 2004 – Dec 2005)[[Education]] ===:*Managed the lab for approximately 20 students doing their final year projects in BTechUniversity of Auckland: ME(Opto-electronicsElec):*Primary academic supervisor for several students:*Physics tutor for Dept of Maori & Pacific Health
===Bluetooth Software Engineer UoA Bioengineering Institute (Sep-2002 – Aug 2003)[[Presentations, Posts, and blogs]] ===: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 compilers.:*LabView integration
==What I'm reading, watching, listening, learning, and trying out in 2024=Senior Development & Support Engineer, Project Manager====Interesting Reads=== Monitor Business Machines NZ Ltd Aug 1997 – Nov 2001* '''[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".''
===Short Term Contracts[[Archive What I'm Reading, Watching, Listing, Learning, and Trying Out|Archive]]=== :Old pre- Cerebos Greggs – Production Planner & documentation - Auckland City Council – Ph PABX maintenance & support 1996 – 1997===Production Scheduler – Charter Holt Harvey – Tissue Group===2024 entries
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