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