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− | + | | Vincent Dirks | |
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+ | ! e-mail | ||
+ | | [mailto:vincent@dirksonline.net?Subject=Enquiry%20from%20CV%20Wiki vincent@dirksonline.net] | ||
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+ | ! Mob | ||
+ | | 021-0269-6216 | ||
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+ | ! LinkedIn | ||
+ | | [https://nz.linkedin.com/in/vincent-dirks-937aa557 nz.linkedin.com] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! Location | ||
+ | | [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parau Parau], West Auckland | ||
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+ | ! Download | ||
+ | | [https://dirksonline.net/CV/2024%20Curriculum%20Vitae%20-%20Vincent%20Dirks.pdf Curriculum Vitae pdf] | ||
+ | |} | ||
− | + | == Vincent Dirks - [[What's in a title?|Software Quality Engineer]] == | |
+ | As a versatile Software Quality Engineer, I aim to understand the nuances of the product, team dynamics, technological landscapes, and organisational structures so that I can adapt and contribute effectively. I specialise 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 === | |
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+ | | | ||
+ | * 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 === |
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− | + | ! style="text-align:left"| Javascript | |
− | + | ! style="text-align:left"| Java | |
+ | ! style="text-align:left"| Other | ||
+ | |- style="vertical-align:top;" | ||
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+ | * 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 | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | * C#: Specflow (BDD) | ||
+ | * SQL & [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SQL_Server_Management_Studio SSMS] | ||
+ | * Appium | ||
+ | * XCUITest | ||
+ | * GraphQL | ||
+ | * C++: Arduino, ESP32 | ||
+ | |} | ||
− | { | + | === Tools === |
+ | {| class="wikitable" | ||
+ | |- style="vertical-align:top;" | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | * [https://www.splunk.com/ Splunk] (log aggregation & analysis) | ||
+ | * 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] | ||
+ | * [https://icecreamapps.com/Screen-Recorder/ Icecream Screen Recorder] | ||
+ | | | ||
− | + | * [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 | |
+ | * Browser Dev Tools | ||
+ | * [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 === |
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− | + | * Banking and Finance Sector | |
+ | * AML/CFT Solutions | ||
+ | * Online Auction Platforms | ||
+ | * Vehicle Leasing systems | ||
+ | * Platform Engineering | ||
+ | * Staff Mentoring & Induction | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | * Agile Squad Master | ||
+ | * Microservices Architecture | ||
+ | * Manufacturing Resource Planning - Logistics Manager | ||
+ | * Physics - Weather Radar Systems, Lasers, Fibre-optics | ||
+ | * Electrical & Electronic Engineering | ||
+ | * Dinghy Sailing | ||
+ | |} | ||
− | + | == Work Experience == | |
− | + | Currently on a health and wellbeing break after some significant life changes. | |
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− | == | + | === [[Water Services Reform, DIA - Senior Test Automation Engineer]] (Nov-2023 - Jan-2024) === |
− | : | + | : Contracting through [https://ttcglobal.com TTC Global]. Test Automation team, Three Waters Project, developing a UI Automation suite in Java using the [https://wave.tidalcode.dev/ Tidal. wave] Selenium automation library |
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− | + | === [[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 visualising test environments (Node.js, React, mermaid.js). | |
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− | + | === [[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. Retrofitting legacy weather radars with embedded Arduino micro controllers. Designing new electronics, PCB's, maintaining power waveguide systems, and performing signal analysis. | |
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− | == | + | === [[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. |
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− | + | === [[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. |
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− | + | === [[Engel Consulting - Contracting]] (Sep 2016 - Dec 2016) === | |
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− | + | === [[Trade Me - Senior Software Test Analyst]] (Dec-2014 - Aug-2016) === | |
− | + | : 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, utilising 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. | |
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− | + | === [[Pre-2014 Roles]] === | |
− | : | + | : [[Pre-2014 Roles#LeasePlan NZ - Software Tester (Apr-2013 - Dec-2014)|Software Tester]], [[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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− | + | == 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. | ||
+ | |||
+ | === [[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== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===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]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | * Setting up Docker Desktop at home to run the [https://github.com/Splunk/docker-Splunk Docker Splunk Image] | ||
+ | |||
+ | === 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 =='' | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===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 Pyramid"''. | ||
+ | :Quote: ''There are testing problems to consider at every level, "Quality above requires quality below".'' | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Archive What I'm Reading, Watching, Listing, Learning, and Trying Out|Archive]]=== | ||
+ | :Old pre-2024 entries | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | ---- | ||
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+ | [[#Intro Vincent Dirks - Software Quality Engineer|Back to Top]], Send [http://dirksonline.net/cvwiki/index.php?title=Talk:Curriculum_Vitae_-_Vincent_Dirks <u>feedback</u>] |
Latest revision as of 02:54, 13 May 2024
Name | Vincent Dirks |
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vincent@dirksonline.net | |
Mob | 021-0269-6216 |
nz.linkedin.com | |
Location | Parau, West Auckland |
Download | Curriculum Vitae pdf |
Contents
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 organisational structures so that I can adapt and contribute effectively. I specialise 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
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Programming and Automation
Javascript | Java | Other |
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Tools
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General
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Work Experience
Currently on a health and wellbeing break after some significant life changes.
Water Services Reform, DIA - Senior Test Automation Engineer (Nov-2023 - Jan-2024)
- Contracting through TTC Global. Test Automation team, Three Waters Project, developing a UI Automation suite in Java using the 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 visualising 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. Retrofitting legacy weather radars with 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)
- Context-driven exploratory testing for software changes to the iconic Trade Me website, focussing on the Motors page & features. My responsibilities included testing DBs, UIs, APIs, and mobile apps, leading deployments, conducting test planning and peer reviews, utilising 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
Related wiki pages
References
- TTC, Westpac , Fiserv , Trade Me Motors
Volunteering
- Laingholm & Districts Community Association, 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 reading, watching, listening, learning, and trying out in 2024
My Personal Observability Project
- Express.js basic hello world and my node.js-in-the-cloud repo
- Kubernetes vs. Docker by Josh Campbell at Atlassian
- 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 Docker Splunk Image
Test Community Events
- Registered to go to the 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 ==
Interesting Reads
- 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."
- 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".
Archive
- Old pre-2024 entries
Back to Top, Send feedback