Callum and Chris celebrate their bug mugs
30 Apr 2025
MoT London Meetup. 03/04/25. We have a winner! And another, and yet another and more! While there were many options to take away when finding a bug, the bug mugs were a hit! And rightly so. Look how cool they are!
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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.
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