Curriculum Vitae - Vincent Dirks

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Name	Vincent Izaak Dirks
e-mail	nospam1@dirksonline.net
Address	Kelvin Rd Remuera Auckland 1050
Mob	021-0269-6216
LinkedIn	https://nz.linkedin.com/in/vincent-dirks-937aa557

Intro

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; for me, Agile is best summed up as "Autonomy with Responsibility through Trust". When you distil software development to its true essence, it is still about people; 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.

Work Experience

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

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

Set up database for research into a cyclist's exposure to air pollution when commuting to and from work in Auckland. Aug 2011

May 2012

Logistics Manager - Monitor Business Machines NZ Ltd

Total management of all aspects of production and delivery of all electronic hardware sold by the company. Aug-2005 Aug 2009

BTech Lab Coordinator & Physics Tutor University of Auckland

Feb-2004 – Dec 2005

Bluetooth Software Engineer UoA Bioengineering Institute

Sep-2002 – Aug 2003

Physics Tutor University of Auckland

Jul-2002 – Sep2002

Senior Development & Support Engineer, Project Manager

Monitor Business Machines NZ Ltd	Aug 1997 – Nov 2001

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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, product specifications, Continuous improvement projects 1994 – 1996

Education

1993 ME (Elec) University of Auckland
1991 BE (Elec) Hons. University of Auckland
1989 Secondary School Dux Literarum. Rutherford High School