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delete me below=== [[Pre-2014 Roles]] ==={{Work Experience}}: [[Pre-2014 Roles#Monitor Business Machines NZ Ltd - Logistics Manager (Aug-2005 - Aug-2009)|Logistics Manager]], [[Pre-2014 Roles#Primary Caregiver (Sep-2003 - Jul-2005)|Caregiver]], [[Pre-2014 Roles#Bioengineering Institute - Software Engineer (Sep 2002 - Aug 2003)|Software Engineer]], [[Pre-2014 Roles#Monitor Business Machines NZ Ltd - Development & Support Engineer (Aug 1997 - Nov 2001)|Development & Support Engineer]], [[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]]
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== 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. My approach extends I specialize in adapting to diverse contexts, and look beyond traditional testing methodologies; I to consider the design of the whole quality ecosystem that facilitates excellence and efficiency in software development. I specialize in adapting to diverse contexts to deliver high-necessary for delivering quality software solutions efficiently, and I'm passionate about testing and tool development, they are both critical to driving software excellence and maintaining delivery speed.
== Skills ==
=== Testing ===
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* Context Driven Testing
* API'sTesting* Testing Native Mobile Apps* Testing Web App and Web UI front endsApps * Testing Firmware/Embedded systems* Testability Concepts| * Observability Concepts* Exploratory Testing, eg. (Session and & Thread Based Testing)
* Visual Modelling
* Metrics Driven Development, such as (A/B Testing)* Accessibility Testing|} === Programming and Automation ==={| class="wikitable"|- style="vertical-align:top;"! style="text-align:left"| Javascript! style="text-align:left"| Java! style="text-align:left"| Other|-|* Node.js* Express.js* React.js* Jest* Cypress.io* Webdriver.io|* 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|-!colspan="3" style="text-align:left"| Tools|-|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"|- style="vertical-align:top;"|* Platform Engineering
* Staff Mentoring & Induction
* Firmware and embedded TestingAgile Squad Master* Manufacturing Resource Planning - Logistics Manager* Physics - Weather Radar Systems, Lasers, Fibre-optics* Electrical & Electronic Engineering|}
=== Programming =Work Experience ====== Javascript ====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.
===x[[TTC - Dept. of Internal Affairs - Senior Test Automation Engineer]] (Nov-2023 - Jan-2023) ===: Contracting. Part of the Test Automation team for the Three Waters Project, developing a UI Automation suite in Java using the [https://wave.tidalcode.dev/ Tidal. wave] Selenium automation library
===x[[Westpac NZ - Senior Automation Quality Engineer]] (Apr-2021 - Nov-2023) ===: Served 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, REST Assured). Also undertook a secondment as a platform engineer supporting Splunk, and later developed a ReactJS web app for viewing the test environment landscape.
===Automation===[[Curriculum_Vitae_-_Vincent_Dirks#Senior_Automation_Test_Engineer_-_Westpac_.28Apr-2021_FirstAML -_Nov-2023.29|''Westpac(2.5yr)''Test Analyst]]: '''R'''EST Assured ... XXX TBD <br/>[[Curriculum_Vitae_(Oct-_Vincent_Dirks#Test_Engineer_2020 -_Fiserv_.28Jan_2017_Mar-_Apr-2020.29|''Fiserv (3.3yr2021)'']]===: '''P'''ostman & '''N'''ewman, '''J'''avaScriptServed as a quality coach for a startup company developing a ReactJS Web App for the AML/CFT ('''N'''ode.js, '''E'''xpress.js, '''P'''ug), '''T'''FS, '''P'''owershell, '''S'''pecFlow & '''C'''#, '''S'''oapUI, '''S'''QL.<br/>[[Curriculum_Vitae_Anti-_Vincent_Dirks#Senior_Software_Test_Analyst_.E2.80.93_Trade_Me_.28Dec_2014_-_Aug_2016.29|''Trade Me (2yr)'']]: '''S'''oapUIMoney Laundering/'''G'''roovy scripting, '''S'''QL, '''P'''rotractor, '''X'''PATH & CSS locators. <br/>[[Curriculum_Vitae_-_Vincent_Dirks#Software_Tester_.E2.80.93_LeasePlan_NZ_.28Apr_2013_-_Dec_2014.29|''LeasePlan (2yrCountering Financing of Terrorism)'']]: '''V'''BA/'''A'''ccess, '''S'''QLindustry.
===Programming[[Weather Radar NZ limited - Weather Radar Systems Engineer]] (Jun-2020 - Oct-2020) ==='''J'''avascript ('''N'''ode: Contracting 4 days/week.js, '''E'''xpressHelping modify legacy weather radars with some embedded Arduino micro controllers.jsDesigning new electronics, PCB'''P'''ugs, '''C'''ypress.iomaintaining power waveguide systems, '''W'''ebdriverand performing signal analysis.io), '''J'''ava (Selenium, GWT, Robotics, JUnit), '''S'''QL, '''C'''#, '''P'''owershell, '''C''', '''C'''++
===Other[[Grappler- Agile Quality Analyst]] (Jun-2020 - Oct-2020) ==='''S'''plunk, '''S'''quad master, '''C'''I: Contracting 1 day/CD, '''D'''eploy lead, '''P'''roduct demo's, '''T'''raining, '''M'''anufacturing Resource Planning, '''L'''ogistics, '''E'''xternal Relationships, Radars, Lasers, Fibre-optics, Physicsweek. Developed a Postman collection to test the API and implemented a node in Google Cloud Platform to execute the collection using Newman, Roboticsand a simple Web UI (Node.js, StatisticsExpress.js) to trigger test runs and display HTML test reports. The Web UI implemented access restrictions for whitelisted IPs and authenticated users.
=== [[Fiserv Auckland - Intermediate Software Test Engineer]] (Jan-2017 - Apr-2020) ===
: Native Mobile App functional and accessibility testing. API testing and automation. Using Postman/Newman, Specflow with C#, Javascript(Postman/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.
== Work Experience == {{WestpacShort}} ----{{FirstAML}}----{{Weather Radar NZ limited}}----{{Grappler}}----{{FunStuff2020}}----{{FiservShort}}<!--:[[FiservLong|see more]]... TBD...commented out for now-->----{{EngelConsultingShort}} [[EngelConsultingLong|see more]]...-Engel Consulting ---{{TradeMeShort}}:[[TradeMeLong|see moreContracting]]...(Sep 2016 ----{{LeasePlanShort}}---- ===[[Prior to 2013]]Dec 2016) ===----
=== [[Trade Me - Senior Software Test Analyst]] (Dec-2014 - Aug-2016) ===
: Part 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, utilizing BDD and visual test tools. I gained experience with implementing agile methods, Splunk, ReadyAPI, XMind, Jira, and Confluence. I also enjoyed onboarding new staff and contributing to the test and agile guilds.
== Related wiki pages ==
=== [[References_-_Full_List|References]] ===
:[[References_-_Full_List#Dept. of Internal Affairs (TTC)| TTC]], [[References_-_Full_List#Westpac| Westpac ]], [[References_-_Full_List#Fiserv| Fiserv ]], [[References_-_Full_List#| Trade Me Motors]]
=== [[Volunteering]] ===
: [[Ministry of Testing - Auckland Branch|Ministry of Testing]], Eastern Suburbs AFC, Glendowie Boating Club, MOTAT, Eastern Suburbs Montessori Primary School
=== [[Professional Development]] ===
: Conferences, workshops, meetups etc.
=== [[Education]] ===
: University of Auckland: ME(Elec)
=== [[Presentations, Posts, and blogs]] ===
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==What I'm reading, watching, listening, learning, and trying out in 2024==
===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 pyramidTest Automation Pyramid"''. :Quote: ''There are testing problems to consider at every level, ''"Quality above requires quality below".''.
===My '''[[Observability Project]]'''===
* Setting up Docker Desktop at home to run the [https://github.com/Splunk/docker-Splunk Docker Splunk Image]