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Simon Tomes
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Hello, I'm Simon. Since 2003 I've had various roles in testing, tech leadership and coaching. I believe in the power of collaboration, creativity and community. 🎓 MoT-STEC qualified.
December 2025
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Stashing Mobile Testing thoughts from TWiQ...
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SER — Simon, Eamon and Rosie
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Simon, Simon, Rosie
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What Is Exploratory Testing? PQIP: Four Simple Words To Level Up Your Testing Efforts
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