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=== LeasePlan NZ - Software Tester (Apr-2013 - Dec-2014) ===
===Primary Caregiver (Sep 2009 - Mar 2013) ===
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Full time testing contractor to the IS department, testing a variety of bespoke applications primarily for internal use.
:'''Volunteering'''
 
:* Eastern Suburbs AFC –Junior Girls Co-ordinator
 
:* Glendowie Boating Club - Arrow Class Convenor
 
:* MOTAT Tramways Volunteer Conductor
 
:* Eastern Suburbs Montessori Primary School - PTA
 
::Also see '''[[Curriculum_Vitae_-_Vincent_Dirks#Volunteering|Volunteering]]'''
 
:'''Research Assistant – University of Auckland (part time Aug 2011 - May 2012)'''
 
:*Set up a 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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* 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, emailing)
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* Legacy AS-400 system testing
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* Developed a test automation framework for AS-400.
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At LPNZ I was introduced to testing as a proper profession by my friend [https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinalinwood/ Christina Linwood].
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Attended the NZ Tester Magazine conference, and the Risk Based Testing Workshop by Matt Mansell, it was exhilarating to learn from people passionate about testing.
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=== Primary Caregiver (Sep-2009 - Mar-2013) ===
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Looking after my two school age children, the house chores, and '''[[Volunteering]]''' for the community
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=== Monitor Business Machines NZ Ltd - Logistics Manager (Aug-2005 - Aug-2009)===
 
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:Management of all aspects of production and delivery of the electronic hardware goods sold by the company. Including stock management, procurement, packing and shipping to local and overseas customers, coordinating sub-assemblies from third party suppliers and management of one staff and some casual workers. Reviewed of related company procedures and developed new systems & procedures to boost work-flows, increase business information accuracy/completeness and improve production quality and efficiency.
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* Managed end-to-end logistics and quality control for electronic hardware production and delivery, including procurement, packing, and global shipping.
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* Managed all aspects of sourcing sub-assemblies from third-party suppliers.
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* Supervised staff and casual workers, fostering a culture of customer service and product quality.
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* Continuously reviewed and optimized company procedures to enhance workflows and business information accuracy.
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* Implemented innovative solutions to improve production quality and efficiency.
  
===Primary Caregiver (Sep 2003 - Jul 2005) ===
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=== Primary Caregiver (Sep-2003 - Jul-2005) ===
:'''BTech(Opto-electronis) Lab Coordinator (part time)'''
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Looking after my two young children and facilitating the renovations of our first home prior to selling and moving to larger home.
::University of Auckland, Dept of Physics, managed the lab for 20 students and assisting them with their final year projects and also primary academic supervisor for several students.
 
  
:'''Physics Tutor (part time)'''
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=== University of Auckland - Lab Coordinator & Physics Tutor (Sep-2003 - Jul-2005 part time) ===
::University of Auckland, Dept of Maori & Pacific Health, Physics tutor for pre-stage 1 MAPAS course.
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BTech Opto-electronics lab coordinator & Dept of Maori & Pacific Island Health physics tutor
  
:'''Home Renovations'''
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=== Bioengineering Institute - Embedded Software Engineer (Sep 2002 - Aug 2003)===
::Completed the renovations of our small 1st home prior to selling and upscaling to accomodate the new arrivals.
 
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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.  
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Developed an embedded solution with Bluetooth protocol stack for data telemetry from devices implanted in rabbits used for medical research at the University of Auckland.  
:*Bluetooth HCI commands
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* Bluetooth HCI commands
:*Protocol stack implemented in extremely low resource PIC micro controler
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* Protocol stack implemented in low resource PIC micro controler
:*Code base written mainly in C and shared across multiple device types, and different compilers.
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* Code written in C and cross compiled for multiple device types
:*LabView integration
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* LabView integration
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====Physics Tutor University of Auckland (part time Jul 2002 - Sep 2002)====
 
::Dept of Maori & Pacific Health, Physics tutor for pre-stage 1 MAPAS course.
 
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===Senior Development & Support Engineer, Project Manager - Monitor Business Machines NZ Ltd (Aug 1997 - Nov 2001)===
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===Monitor Business Machines NZ Ltd - Development & Support Engineer (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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Monitor Business Machines developed a cost management system (mainly tracking photocopying) through networked electronic swipe card terminals.
:*Global customer support lead
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:*Testing
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My roles and responsibilities covered
:*Release Management
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* Global customer support lead
:*Global training  
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* Development and Testing of Hardware, embedded firmware, and software
:*Project Manager to develop a premium player loyalty program (Terminal & infrastructure hardware and software) for Burswood Casino (Perth)
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* Release Management
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* Global training  
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* Project Manager to develop a casino premium player loyalty program (Terminal & infrastructure hardware and software) for Burswood Casino (Perth)
  
 
===Short Term Contracts (1996 - 1997)===
 
===Short Term Contracts (1996 - 1997)===
:*Cerebos Greggs – Production Planner & documentation
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* Cerebos Greggs – Production Planner & documentation
:*Auckland City Council – Ph PABX maintenance & support
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* Auckland City Council – Ph PABX maintenance & support
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===Production Scheduler - Carter Holt Harvey - Tissue Group (1994 - 1996)===
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=== Carter Holt Harvey(Tissue Group) - Production Scheduler (1994 - 1996)===
:*Production scheduling (MRPII) of diapers and facial tissues
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* Production scheduling (MRPII) of diapers and facial tissues
:*Sales forecasting
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* Sales forecasting
:*Product specifications
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* Product specifications
:*Continuous improvement projects
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* Continuous improvement projects
:*Developed a VB application to automate the generation of excel productions plans from data in AS-400
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* Developed a VB application to automate the generation of productions plans from data in AS-400

Latest revision as of 03:26, 13 May 2024

LeasePlan NZ - Software Tester (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, emailing)
  • Legacy AS-400 system testing
  • Developed a test automation framework for AS-400.

At LPNZ I was introduced to testing as a proper profession by my friend Christina Linwood.

Attended the NZ Tester Magazine conference, and the Risk Based Testing Workshop by Matt Mansell, it was exhilarating to learn from people passionate about testing.

Primary Caregiver (Sep-2009 - Mar-2013)

Looking after my two school age children, the house chores, and Volunteering for the community

Monitor Business Machines NZ Ltd - Logistics Manager (Aug-2005 - Aug-2009)

Reference
2009 Mike Ogram
  • Managed end-to-end logistics and quality control for electronic hardware production and delivery, including procurement, packing, and global shipping.
  • Managed all aspects of sourcing sub-assemblies from third-party suppliers.
  • Supervised staff and casual workers, fostering a culture of customer service and product quality.
  • Continuously reviewed and optimized company procedures to enhance workflows and business information accuracy.
  • Implemented innovative solutions to improve production quality and efficiency.

Primary Caregiver (Sep-2003 - Jul-2005)

Looking after my two young children and facilitating the renovations of our first home prior to selling and moving to larger home.

University of Auckland - Lab Coordinator & Physics Tutor (Sep-2003 - Jul-2005 part time)

BTech Opto-electronics lab coordinator & Dept of Maori & Pacific Island Health physics tutor

Bioengineering Institute - Embedded Software Engineer (Sep 2002 - Aug 2003)

Reference
2004 Simon Malpas

Developed an embedded solution with Bluetooth protocol stack for data telemetry from devices implanted in rabbits used for medical research at the University of Auckland.

  • Bluetooth HCI commands
  • Protocol stack implemented in low resource PIC micro controler
  • Code written in C and cross compiled for multiple device types
  • LabView integration

Monitor Business Machines NZ Ltd - Development & Support Engineer (Aug 1997 - Nov 2001)

Reference
2001 Mike Ogram

Monitor Business Machines developed a cost management system (mainly tracking photocopying) through networked electronic swipe card terminals.

My roles and responsibilities covered

  • Global customer support lead
  • Development and Testing of Hardware, embedded firmware, and software
  • Release Management
  • Global training
  • Project Manager to develop a casino premium player loyalty program (Terminal & infrastructure hardware and software) for Burswood Casino (Perth)

Short Term Contracts (1996 - 1997)

  • Cerebos Greggs – Production Planner & documentation
  • Auckland City Council – Ph PABX maintenance & support

Carter Holt Harvey(Tissue Group) - Production Scheduler (1994 - 1996)

  • Production scheduling (MRPII) of diapers and facial tissues
  • Sales forecasting
  • Product specifications
  • Continuous improvement projects
  • Developed a VB application to automate the generation of productions plans from data in AS-400