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Simon Tomes

Community Lead at Ministry of Testing

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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.

February 2026

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Accessibility Charters Introduction

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Reskill, Upskill, Grow: Empowering Quality Engineering Skills

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Reskill, Upskill, Grow: Empowering Quality Engineering Skills

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Quality Dun Our Way – Top Tips On How To Grow A Successful Quality Culture & Community

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Quality Dun Our Way – Top Tips On How To Grow A Successful Quality Culture & Community

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The Quality Coach: Testing & Quality Leadership In Today's World

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The Quality Coach: Testing & Quality Leadership In Today's World

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Perspectives from a QA Mentor and Mentee: How Mentorship Can Help Your Testing Career

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Perspectives from a QA Mentor and Mentee: How Mentorship Can Help Your Testing Career

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🏁 My 2026 Goals: Escape the House, Hack the World, and Write About It

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Is AI the best friend quality professionals have been looking for?

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Is AI the best friend quality professionals have been looking for?

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Pizza options (including a little affirmation!)

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This Week in Quality

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This Week in Quality

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This Week in Quality

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MoTaCon 2025 - Memories

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Happy SmartBear representing at MoTaCon

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Itchy feet: A year for exploration

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2026 Goals - Progress already!

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Lambda Love: Old Friends, New Swag

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Do more of what makes you feel privileged to be here.

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Here's Your MoTaCon MoTivation

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What happens when you explore My Reports?

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I blame Ministry of Testing for this!

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I blame Ministry of Testing for this!

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I blame Ministry of Testing for this!

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I blame Ministry of Testing for this!

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I blame Ministry of Testing for this!

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I blame Ministry of Testing for this!

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I blame Ministry of Testing for this!

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I blame Ministry of Testing for this!

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Test Heuristics Cheat Sheet

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I blame Ministry of Testing for this!

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I blame Ministry of Testing for this!

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I blame Ministry of Testing for this!

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Meet quality people with Ministry of Testing

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Who are we really talking to? Do we need a MoTaverse collective?

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The antithesis of see ya later learning

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Measuring our value is difficult

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Measuring our value is difficult

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Lemmy & Torpedo - Guardians of the MoTaverse

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Who are we really talking to? Do we need a MoTaverse collective?

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Measuring our value is difficult

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"Thank" you for your contribution in Into the MoTaverse Episode 2! I really enjoyed hearing about your time as a Community Manager with MoT and all about the community contribution algorithm - it was a really insightful conversation!