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''It's early days still== 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>]''
!Name|Vincent Izaak Dirks- style="vertical-align:top;"|-!e-mail* Context Driven Testing|nospam1@dirksonline.net* API Testing|-* Testing Native Mobile Apps!Address* Testing Web Apps |Kelvin Rd<br * Testing Firmware/>Remuera<br />Auckland 1050Embedded systems* Testability Concepts|-!Mob* Observability Concepts| 021-0269-6216* Exploratory Testing (Session & Thread Based)|-* Visual Modelling!LinkedIn* Metrics Driven Development (A/B Testing)| https://nz.linkedin.com/in/vincent-dirks-937aa557* Accessibility Testing
===BTech Lab Coordinator & Physics Tutor University of Auckland=== * Setting up Docker Desktop at home to run the [https://github.com/Splunk/docker-Splunk Docker Splunk Image]
Feb-2004 – Dec 2005=== Test Community Events ===* Registered to go to the [https://nztestingconf.nz/ NZTestingConf 2024] in Wellington to listen to ** Shay Naiki, QA Manager @ Alphero: Creating a collaborative culture in the testing world: lessons from life in a digital agency** Nevetha Mani, Product Human @ Hectre: Off the beaten path: rethinking quality in the startup world** Emma Procter & Jonathan Shirley, @ PikPok: Finding the fun: researching and playtesting games at PikPok** Patricio Miner, Content Creator @ Free Range Testers: ETL: the testing niche you've never thought of** Toby Martin, QA Practice Lead @ Pushpay: Stop automating, start investigating: a guide to slowing down to speed up ** Ryan Bevens, QA Community Manager @ Potentia: Diary of a reluctant recruiter: your value as a tester:''== Watch this space for conference notes ==''
===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 =Programming and Automation ==={| class="wikitable"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|- style="vertical-align:top; for me, Agile is best summed up as "Autonomy with Responsibility through Trust! style="text-align:left". | JavascriptWhen you distil software development to its true essence, it is still about people! style="text-align:left"| Java! style="text-align:left"| Other|- style="vertical-align:top; it is driven by people, made by people, 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."
|* Node.js, npm* Express.js* React* Jest* Cypress.io* Webdriver.io* mermaid.js|* Cucumber (BDD)* Maven* Tidal. Wave UI automation library* Selenium* REST-assured* JUnit, TestNG* LeJOS (Lego mindstorm) Robotics|* Appium* XCUITest* C#: Specflow (BDD)* SQL & [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SQL_Server_Management_Studio SSMS]* GraphQL* C++: Arduino, ESP32|} === Tools == Education ={| class="wikitable"1993 Graduated ME |- style="vertical-align:top;"|* [https://www.splunk.com/ Splunk] (Eleclog aggregation & analysis) University of Auckland<br * Postman, Newman* VS Code, IntelliJ, Visual Studio* Github, Bitbucket* Docker, Linux* Chrome Ext's [https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/custom-javascript-for-web/ddbjnfjiigjmcpcpkmhogomapikjbjdk?pli=1 CJS], [https:/>/chromewebstore.google.com/detail/bug-magnet/efhedldbjahpgjcneebmbolkalbhckfi Bug Magnet], [https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/clear-session/maejjihldgmkjlfmgpgoebepjchengka Clear Session] 1991 Graduated BE * [https://icecreamapps.com/Screen-Recorder/ Icecream Screen Recorder]|* Browser Dev Tools* [https://www.telerik.com/fiddler Fiddler], [https://www.charlesproxy.com/ Charles Proxy], [https://www.wireshark.org/ Wireshark]* Jenkins, Azure Devops (ElecTFS) Hons, Google Cloud Platform* Bash & [https://learn.microsoft. University of Auckland<br com/>en-us/powershell/ PowerShell] scripting1989 Completed Secondary School Dux Literarum* [https://www. Rutherford High Schoolatlassian.com Atlassian], [https://www.atlassian.com/software/jira Jira], [https://www.atlassian.com/software/confluence Confluence]* [https://www.soapui.org/ SoapUI], [https://smartbear.com/product/ready-api/ ReadyAPI]|} === General ==={| class="wikitable"|- style="vertical-align:top;"|* Banking and finance sector* AML/CFT Solutions* Online Auction Platforms* Vehicle Leasing systems* Platform Engineering* Staff Mentoring & Induction| * Agile Squad Master* Micro-services architecture* Manufacturing Resource Planning - Logistics Manager* Physics - Weather Radar Systems, Lasers, Fibre-optics* Electrical & Electronic Engineering* Dinghy Sailing|}
== Work Experience ==
At the moment I am taking a break from work to give myself some time for self-care after some difficult periods over the last couple of years. ===[[Water Services Reform, Dept of Internal Affairs (NZ Govt) - Senior Software Test Analyst – Trade MeAutomation Engineer]] (Nov-2023 - Jan-2024) ===– Testing changes to : Contracting through [https://ttcglobal.com TTC Global]. Part of the Test Automation team 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 DB: Served as a roving Automation Quality Engineer, addressing testing and automation needs across multiple teams. Conducted testing and automation for mobile apps (Appium & XCUITest), a D365 web UI(Java, Selenium, POM's), APIand various APIs (Java, deploymentREST Assured). Also contributed as a platform engineer supporting Splunk, agile methodsand developed a React web app for visualizing test environments (Node.js, squad masteringReact,mermaid.js). === [[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. === [[Weather Radar NZ limited - Weather Radar Systems Engineer]] (Jun-2020 - Oct-2020) ===: Contracting 4 days/week. Helping modify legacy weather radars with some embedded Arduino micro controllers. Designing new staf induction electronics, PCB's, maintaining power waveguide systems, and performing signal analysis. === [[Grappler- Agile Quality Analyst]] (Jun-2020 - Oct-2020) ===: Contracting 1 day/week. Developed a small solution to run a Postman collection in Google Cloud Platform and junior staff supporta simple Web UI (Node.js, Express.js) to trigger test runs and display HTML test reports. === [[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 & UI Powershell for System deployment automation . Created the Postman Testrunner Framework (PTF) for automated API integration checks and environment health monitoring. === [[Engel Consulting - Contracting]] (Sep 2016 - Dec 2014 2016) === Aug 2016===[[Trade Me - Senior Software Tester – LeasePlan NZTest Analyst]] (Dec-2014 - Aug-2016) ===– Testing various bespoke developed applications (: Conducted context-driven exploratory testing for internal use)– Developing software changes to the iconic [https://www.trademe.co.nz/ Trade Me] website, focussing on the [https://www.trademe.co.nz/a /motors Motors] page & features. 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 automation framework for LeasePlan Apr 2013and agile guilds.Dec 2014===Volunteering whilst Primary Caregiver[[Pre-2014 Roles]] ===– Eastern Suburbs AFC –Junior Girls Co: [[Pre-2014 Roles#Monitor Business Machines NZ Ltd -ordinator Logistics Manager (2011Aug-2005 - Aug-2009)|Logistics Manager]], [[Pre-2014Roles#Primary Caregiver (Sep-2003 - Jul-2005)|Caregiver]], [[Pre-2014 Roles#Bioengineering Institute - Software Engineer (Sep 2002 - Aug 2003) – Glendowie Boating Club |Software Engineer]], [[Pre-2014 Roles#Monitor Business Machines NZ Ltd - Arrow Class Convenor Development & Support Engineer (2011Aug 1997 - Nov 2001)|Development & Support Engineer]], [[Pre-2014Roles#Carter Holt Harvey(Tissue Group)– MOTAT Tramways Volunteer Conductor - Production Scheduler (20121994 - 1996)|Production Scheduler]], [[Pre-2014Roles#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]] ===– : Laingholm & Districts Community Association, [[Ministry of Testing - Auckland Branch|Ministry of Testing]], Eastern Suburbs AFC, Glendowie Boating Club, MOTAT, Eastern Suburbs Montessori Primary School - PTA (2011-2012) Aug 2009Apr 2013===Research Assistant – [[Professional Development]] ===: Conferences, workshops, meetups etc. === [[Education]] ===: University of Auckland: ME(Elec) ===[[Presentations, Posts, and blogs]] === Set up database for research into a cyclist-------- ==What I's exposure to air pollution when commuting to m reading, watching, listening, learning, and from work trying out in Auckland. Aug 20112024== May 2012===Logistics Manager - Monitor Business Machines NZ LtdMy Personal [[Observability Project]]===Total management of all aspects of production * [https://expressjs.com/en/starter/hello-world.html Express.js basic hello world] and delivery of all electronic hardware sold by my [https://github.com/VincentDirks/node.js-in-the-cloud node.js-in-the company-cloud] repo* [https://www.atlassian. Augcom/microservices/microservices-architecture/kubernetes-vs-2005docker Kubernetes vs. Docker] by Josh Campbell at Atlassian <br>Aug 2009:I want to learn the difference between these technologies to see how it might apply to my [[Observability Project]]
===Bluetooth Software Engineer UoA Bioengineering InstituteInteresting Reads===Sep* '''[https://www.satisfice.com/download/a-2002 – Aug 2003context-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