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<u>my cv is {{ContactDetails}} == 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="vertical-align:top;"|* 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-align:top;"! style="text-align:left"| Javascript! style="text-align:left"| Java! style="text-align:left"| Other|- style="vertical-align:top;" |* 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</u> SQL_Server_Management_Studio SSMS]* GraphQL* C++: Arduino, ESP32|} === Tools ==={| class="wikitable"|- style="vertical-align:top;"|* [https://www.splunk..and I think thatcom/ Splunk] (log aggregation & analysis)* Postman, Newman* VS Code, IntelliJ, Visual Studio* Github, Bitbucket* Docker, Linux* Chrome Ext's pretty cool[https://chromewebstore.google. Welcome and explore! Hopefully you'll find what you're looking 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] * [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 (TFS), Google Cloud Platform* Bash & [https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/ PowerShell] scripting* [https://www.atlassian.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]|}
''It's early days still, but I believe in === General ==={| class="wikitable"do and improve|- style=", so there's plenty more things to do. I'd love to hear what you think. [httpvertical-align:top;"|* Banking and finance sector* AML//dirksonline.net/cvwiki/index.php?title=Talk:Curriculum_Vitae_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-_Vincent_Dirks <u>feedback is welcome</u>]''optics* Electrical & Electronic Engineering* Dinghy Sailing|}
{{ContactDetails}}== 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 Test Automation Engineer]] (Nov-2023 - Jan-2024) ===: 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 [https://wave.tidalcode.dev/ Tidal. wave] Selenium automation library === [[Westpac NZ - Senior Automation Quality Engineer]] (Apr-2021 - Nov-2023) ===: 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), and various APIs (Java, REST Assured). Also contributed as a platform engineer supporting Splunk, and developed a React web app for visualizing test environments (Node.js, React, 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 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 a 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 & 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 2016) === === [[Trade Me - Senior Software Test Analyst]] (Dec-2014 - Aug-2016) ===: Conducted context-driven exploratory testing for 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 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]] ===: Laingholm & Districts Community Association, [[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.
{{PersonalIntroduction}} === [[Education]] ===: University of Auckland: ME(Elec)
{{SummarySkillsMatrix}} {{Work Experience}} {{References}} === [[Presentations, Posts, and blogs]] ===
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{{Education}} ==What I'm reading, watching, listening, learning, and trying out in 2024==
{{Presentations}}===My Personal [[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]]
==Blogs I've Written==:2016:*[https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/exploratory-testing-automated-auckland-presentation-vincent-dirks Exploratory Automation - Using dynamic data in automation] :*[https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-agile-helps-you-spend-less-time-regression-testing-vincent-dirks How agile helps you spend less time regression testing]:*[https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/processes-my-passion-vincent-dirks Processes are my Passion]:*Setting up Docker Desktop at home to run the [https://www.linkedingithub.com/pulseSplunk/agile-developers-need-speed-when-fast-too-vincent-dirks Agile developers' need for speed docker- When is fast too fast?Splunk Docker Splunk Image]
:2014=== Test Community Events ===:*Registered to go to the [https://wwwnztestingconf.linkedin.comnz/pulse/20140923105352-202766587-oh-what-fun-it-is-NZTestingConf 2024] in Wellington to listen to-do-** Shay Naiki, QA Manager @ Alphero: Creating a-little-coding Oh what fun it is to do collaborative culture in the testing world: lessons from life in a little coding...]digital agency** Nevetha Mani, Product Human @ Hectre: Off the beaten path:rethinking quality in the startup world**[httpsEmma Procter & Jonathan Shirley, @ PikPok://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20140914032250-202766587-testers-mind-Finding the-developers-ego fun: researching and playtesting games at PikPok** Patricio Miner, Content Creator @ Free Range Testers: mind ETL: the developertesting 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 ==''s ego!]
:''Oct 2016'' ----:*bootcamp@elementalselenium.com:*''Selenium'' - setting it up on my mac with Maven. Exploring it with ole.saintkentigern.com. :*''Bootstrap'' - writing a static page showing 10 iFrames to show on a mobile - no joy so far:*''HTML'' - showing 10 iFrames side by side horizontally, one for each subject my son has at school.
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==What I'm reading...watching...listening=Interesting Reads===:''Regular Podcasts & publications'':*TestTalks by Joe Colantonio (link TBD):''in progress or on the to do list'':*[https://www.amazonsatisfice.com/Blackdownload/a-Swancontext-Improbabledriven-Robustnessapproach-Fragility/dp/081297381X The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable. by Nassim Nicholas Taleb] (Book):*[https://www.amazon.com/Lessonsto-Learnedautomation-Software-Testing-Context-Driven/dp/0471081124/ref=sr_1_8?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1477450378&sr=1in-8&keywords=software+testing Lessons Learned in Software Testing: A Context-Driven Approach. by Cem Kaner, to Automation in Testing]''' By James Bach, Bret Pettichord] (Book, Testing)and Michael Bolton:*[httpsQuote://channel9.msdn.com/Events/Machine-Learning-''"dynamically evaluating context and-Data-Sciences-Conference/Data-Science-Summit-2016/K001/player Opening Keynote Session with Drselecting, designing, or adjusting our actions to solve the problems that we encounter. Joseph Sirosh: Azure - the Cloud Supercomputer for AI]"'':*'''[httphttps://www.software-testing-tutorials-automationsatisfice.com/2014blog/02archives/selenium-webdriver-difference-between.html Selenium WebDriver : Difference Between findElement and findElements with example4947 Round Earth Test Strategy]:*[https://youtu.be/TUX7ntXlVkc Cucumber with Selenium] (Automation, series of videos):''Oct 2016'' by James Bach:*[https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/kenj/2014/05/19/Interesting alternative to the-future-of-quality-is-easy-with-eaasy-and-mvq/ The future of quality is easy with EaaSy and Minimum Viable Quality blog by R.K.Johnston] (Agile Testing):*[https://vimeo.com/44133409 Functional Automated Testing Best Practices with Selenium WebDriver by Ben Burton] (Video, Testing, ''"Test Automation):*[http://www.joelonsoftware.com/articles/fog0000000043Pyramid"''.html The Joel Test: 12 Steps to Better Code by Joel Spolsky] (Blog):*[httpsQuote://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_of_triviality Parkinson's law of triviality (aka Bike-shedding)] (Wikipedia):*[https://zxsecurity.co.nz/presentations/201607_Unrestcon-ZXSecurity_GPSSpoofing.pdf, You 'There are not where you think you are - GPS Spoofing How testing problems to by David Robinson/Karit (@nzkarit) – ZX Securityconsider at every level, Unrestcon 2016]:*[https://solavirtusinvicta"Quality above requires quality below".wordpress.com/2016/03/25/heuristic-testing-dice/ Heuristic Testng Dice] (Testing):*[http://techbeacon.com/uncle-bob-martin-agile-manifesto-15-years-later Uncle Bob Martin: The Agile Manifesto, 15 years later] (Agile):*[https://youtu.be/ZK3jSXYBNak?list=UUcyq283he07B7_KUX07mmtA 4 essential body language tips from a world champion public speaker] (Presenting):*[http://www.testingtrapezemagazine.com/magazine/october-2016/ Testing Trapeze Magazine - October 2016] (Testing):*[https://gds.blog.gov.uk/2016/10/07/platform-as-a-service-team-takes-even-handed-approach-to-meetings/ Hand Signals at meetings to reduce interruptions] (Agile)''
==New things I'm learning and trying out==:''Nov 2016'' :*I did a [[W3C tutorial on XPATH]]. Archive What I'll give it a go next time I write some web automation scripts. :*Made a [[Protractor m Reading, Watching, Listing, Learning, and node.js automation suite for Crimson Login PageTrying Out|Archive]]===:*Made a [[Selenium automation suite for www.provokesolutions.com]]Old pre-2024 entries
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