== {{Work Experience == ===Contracting - Engel Consulting (since Sep 2016)===:Helping Kim Engel on some interesting smaller projects, whilst hunting for my next big career challenge.:<u>Presented</u>:* Automated Testing Auckland - Whiteboard Session - Automation Checks that find bugs now and into the future (http://www.meetup.com/Automated-Testing-Auckland/events/234011605/)===Senior Software Test Analyst – Trade Me (Dec 2014 - Aug 2016)===:Part of small squad (cross functional agile team) testing software changes to the iconic NZ Trade Me website (Motors Group) covering :* DB, UI, API, and architecture changes:* deployment:* agile methods and squad mastering:* new staff induction and junior staff support:* test automation for API (Ready!API/SoapUI) and UI changes (tractor/protractor):* test planning and test reviews:* test guild contributor:Whilst at Trade Me I continued to attend many WeTest MeetUps and developed a good network of fellow test professionals in the Auckland and New Zealand test communities. :<u>Attended</u>:*WeTest 2015 annual conference:*Rapid Software Testing by James Bach (was awarded the coveted James Bach star) (3 day course):*Critical Thinking by Michael Bolton (1 day course):*Visual Modelling by Adam Howard (Trade Me internal training):<u>Presented</u>:*Gather 2016, an interactive session on Metrics Driven Development and the analysis of AB Testing data:*Agile Auckland, Three Agile testing Lessons I learned at Trade Me===Software Tester – LeasePlan NZ (Apr 2013 - Dec 2014)===:Full time testing contractor to the IS department, testing a variety of bespoke applications primarily for internal use.:*Complex quotation app for car leasing built in MS-Access :*Online driver FBT data collection portal (UI, web security, data flows from web to and from LPNZ, emailing):*Character based legacy (AS-400) 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, and went to a full day workshop on Risk Based Testing by Matt Mansell. It was exhilarating to be with people passionate about testing.===Primary Caregiver (Sep-2009 - Mar-2013) ===:* Eastern Suburbs AFC –Junior Girls Co-ordinator (2011-2014) :* Glendowie Boating Club - Arrow Class Convenor (2011-2015):* MOTAT Tramways Volunteer Conductor (2012-2014):* Eastern Suburbs Montessori Primary School - PTA (2011-2012)===Research Assistant – University of Auckland (part time Aug 2011 - May 2012)===:Set up large database (MS Access) of historic Auckland traffic flows for research into a cyclist's exposure to air pollution when commuting to and from work.===Logistics Manager - Monitor Business Machines NZ Ltd (Aug-2005 - Aug 2009)===:Total management of all aspects of production and delivery of all electronic hardware sold by the company.===BTech Lab Coordinator & Physics Tutor University of Auckland (part time Feb 2004 – Dec 2005)===:*Managed the lab for approximately 20 students doing their final year projects in BTech(Opto-electronics):*Primary academic supervisor for several students:*Physics tutor for Dept of Maori & Pacific Health===Bluetooth Software Engineer UoA Bioengineering Institute (Sep-2002 – Aug 2003)===: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===Physics Tutor University of Auckland (part time Jul-2002 – Sep2002)===:Physics tutor for Dept of Maori & Pacific Health===Senior Development & Support Engineer, Project Manager - Monitor Business Machines NZ Ltd (Aug 1997 – Nov 2001)===:Monitor developed a cost management solution primarily for tracking photocopying through electronic swipe card terminals:*Global customer support lead:*Testing:*Release Management:*Global training :*Project Manager for Burswood Casino to develop a terminal based system for a premium player loyalty program===Short Term Contracts (1996 – 1997)===:*Cerebos Greggs – Production Planner & documentation:*Auckland City Council – Ph PABX maintenance & support===Production Scheduler – Charter Holt Harvey – Tissue Group (1994 – 1996)===:*Production scheduling (MRPII) of diapers and facial tissues:*Sales forecasting:*Product specifications:*Continuous improvement projects:*Developed a VB application to automate the generation of excel productions plans from data in AS-400}}
