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Simon Tomes
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.
June 2025
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Simon, thank you for taking time out of the talks at SIGiST to support me and help me get to know you a little better. 💚
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