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Simon Tomes
Community Lead at MoTaverse
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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. I get real joy working with and supporting our wonderful MoTaverse community.

“Thanks for making me feel so confident about myself.” | “I'm so grateful for all you do in the MoTaverse community, I learn so much as a result!” | “A simple chat with Simon in person absolutely changed everything.” | “Simon is one of the best people that I've ever met to have conversations with. He's so grounded in his way of thinking and articulates his thoughts so well and his feelings and his knowledge about community and everything.”

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Amplified community members
Bug congrats for reaching your 45th call for insights and bringing the voices of so many different people to the rest of us in the MoTaverse.

(P.S. liking the the award star button!).
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Amazing work
Thanks for another Call for insights, really enjoyed our conversation.
Thanks the good work for the community.
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It was great getting to chat with you again yesterday!
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