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== Contact Details Skills ===== Testing ===
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== Intro Work Experience ==I'm an agile software test analystam taking a break from work to give myself some time for self-care after some difficult periods over the last couple of years. === [[TTC - Dept. of Internal Affairs - Senior Test Automation Engineer]] (Nov-2023 - Jan-2024) ===: 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, REST Assured). Also undertook a secondment as a platform engineer supporting Splunk, but I also have fun coding some automated checksand later developed a ReactJS web app for viewing the test environments and interconnections. === [[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 the leaders of implemented a node in Google Cloud Platform to execute the CDT communitycollection using Newman, such as James Bach and Michael Boltona simple Web UI (Node.js, Express. I'm also really enjoying learning about Agile methods js) to trigger test runs and philosophies; display HTML test reports. The Web UI implemented access restrictions for mewhitelisted 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, Agile is best summed up as "Autonomy Specflow with Responsibility through Trust"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. When you distil === [[Engel Consulting - Contracting]] (Sep 2016 - 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 development changes to its true essencethe iconic website. My responsibilities included testing DBs, it is still about people; it is driven by peopleUIs, APIs, and mobile apps, made by peopleleading deployments, conducting test planning and most importantlypeer reviews, it is made for peopleutilizing BDD and visual test tools. People have emotionsI gained experience with implementing agile methods, passionsSplunk, ReadyAPI, XMind, Jira, motivators and moreConfluence. We're all different, I also enjoyed onboarding new staff and we all have something unique contributing to givethe test and agile guilds. === [[Pre-2014 Roles]] ===: [[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]] == 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]] === -------- ==What I'm looking to work with people that have a passion for what they doreading, watching, and have fun doing it! For melistening, testing is my professional passionlearning, and Itrying out in 2024=====Interesting Reads===* '''m looking for [https://www.satisfice.com/download/a new role where I can work with people who share their passions -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 challenge me selecting, designing, or adjusting our actions to be solve the bestproblems 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".''
== Education =My '''[[Observability Project]]'''===1993 Graduated ME (Elec) University of Auckland<br * [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] repo1991 Graduated BE (Elec) Hons* [https://www.atlassian. University of Aucklandcom/microservices/microservices-architecture/kubernetes-vs-docker Kubernetes vs. Docker] by Josh Campbell at Atlassian <br />1989 Completed Secondary School Dux Literarum. Rutherford High School:I want to learn the difference between these technologies to see how it might apply to my [[Observability Project]]
* Setting up Docker Desktop at home to run the [https://github.com/Splunk/docker-Splunk Docker Splunk Image] == Work Experience == Senior Software Test Analyst – Trade Me– Testing changes to the iconic NZ Trade Me website (Motors Group) covering DB, UI[[Archive What I'm Reading, APIWatching, deploymentListing, agile methodsLearning, squad mastering,new staf induction and junior staff support, API & UI automation checks Dec 2014 Trying Out|Archive]]=== Aug 2016Software Tester – LeasePlan NZ– Testing various bespoke developed applications (for internal use)– Developing a test automation framework for LeasePlan Apr 2013Dec 2014:Old pre-2024 entriesVolunteering 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 Auckland. 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 company. Aug-2005Aug 2009BTech Lab Coordinator & Physics Tutor – University of Auckland Feb[[#Intro Vincent Dirks -2004 – Dec 2005Bluetooth Software Quality Engineer – UoA Bioengineering Institute Sep-2002 – Aug 2003Physics Tutor – University of Auckland Jul-2002 – Sep2002Senior Development & Support Engineer|Back to Top]], Project Manager - Monitor Business Machines NZ Ltd Aug 1997 – Nov 2001Short Term Contracts - Cerebos Greggs – Production Planner & documentation Send [http://dirksonline.net/cvwiki/index.php?title=Talk:Curriculum_Vitae_- 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>]